Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre — N.E.W. Program 2027
The Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre announces an open call for participation in the N.E.W. Program 2027 as part of its 2027 International Artistic Program. With this call we invite independent artists, artistic groups, state companies and cultural organizations to submit proposals. Proposals may be submitted exclusively by completing the online application form available on the Festival website.
Submission period starts now and will end on January 29, 2027.
Initiated several years ago, the N.E.W. Program was successfully relaunched in 2026 after a short pause. Building on this successful return, we continue with renewed enthusiasm and a commitment to discovering new artistic movements, emerging tendencies, and innovative approaches to contemporary performing arts.
The main theme of this year’s call and priority will be given to “Art and Technologies” - in the selection process priority will be given to performances that engage with this theme and incorporate modern technologies into their scenography, creating new visual, spatial, and theatrical experiences. But not only! We are looking for theatre and performing arts in all its manifold forms.
Application Period
The application is currently open and deadline is January 29, 2027.
Selected participants will be notified by email by February 8, 2027.
Eligible Applicants
Individual artists, performing arts companies, producers, theatres.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applications are open to professional artists and companies.
- Productions that correspond with the main theme, “Art and Technologies,” and demonstrate innovative uses of modern technologies in scenography will be prioritized during the selection process.
Participation Conditions
The Festival will provide selected participants with
- Artist fees
- A performance venue
- Technical support
- Publicity and promotion
- Accommodation
Please note that the Festival does not cover travel expenses.
Application Materials
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- A completed application form (with technical and touring conditions)
- A link to a full, high-quality video recording of the production, preferably hosted on Vimeo
- Short Trailer of the Performance
Submission of the application form constitutes acceptance of the following terms and conditions
· Proposed productions must not have been previously presented in Georgia.
· The Festival is under no obligation to provide feedback or justification regarding proposals that are not selected.
· All information submitted with the application is considered binding. The Festival reserves the right to reconsider a proposal should any of its essential elements change after submission (including, but not limited to, changes to lead performers or key creative collaborators, substantial alterations to the original artistic concept, or significant deviations from the submitted budget).
Questions regarding the submission process should be addressed exclusively to: new@tbilisiinternational.com
Notes on Application Submission
- Performances must be scheduled within the Festival dates: May/June, 2027.
- Performance venues will be coordinated by the Festival Office. A maximum of three venue options will be proposed, and selected participants must be prepared to adapt their productions to the available venues and technical conditions.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online to the following email addresses: