Barnas verdensdag Fredrikstad 2025: Mandala

Join artist Durga Bishwokarma in creating a big, colorful mandala outside ØIT during Barnas verdensdag Fredrikstad!

In Search of Democracy 3.0 – Installation

Can art and theatre contribute to better urban development and increased participation? Yes, says Østfold International Theater and Company New Heroes. We draw your dream for the city of the future!

Ny Sus from Spydeberg to Det Norske Teatret

Youth theatre company NY SUS Natur og Ungdom from Spydeberg has been selected to show their performance at the national DUS festival at Det Norske Teatret in Oslo, May 23.

Barnas verdensdag Fredrikstad 2025: Ønskedrøm

See children's dreams come to life in the performance Ønskedrøm (Wishful Thinking)!

JUNI
Tirsdag 10.06-13.06 Hele dagen

Onsdag 11.06 kl.17:00

Torsdag 12.06 kl.11:15

Mandag 23.06-25.06 Hele dagen

Tirsdag 24.06 kl.15:00 – 16:15
In Search of Democracy 3.0 – performance
Kulturytring | Drammen Kulturhus, Laboratoriet
Open performance

In Search of Democracy 3.0 – Installation

Can art and theatre contribute to better urban development and increased participation? Yes, says Østfold International Theater and Company New Heroes. We draw your dream for the city of the future!

Ny Sus from Spydeberg to Det Norske Teatret

Youth theatre company NY SUS Natur og Ungdom from Spydeberg has been selected to show their performance at the national DUS festival at Det Norske Teatret in Oslo, May 23.

Happy easter

We wish the public and our partners a happy Easter! ØIT's offices are closed from April 14. to 22. 2025. Read more about what you can do in May here:

Open audition Østfold

Østfold Internasjonale Teater invite actors from or living in Østfold to an open audition !

– Let’s get curious!

– I wish for more intentional acts of togetherness, says ØITs new aspirant, Mohammed Ellyas Lehry.

Eger-Schøyen to be new artistic director

Erik Eger-Schøyen will be the new artistic director of Østfold Internasjonale Teater when Thomas Østgaard's term expires at the end of the year.

Young voices wanted!

Are you between 15 and 20 and curious about theatre and dance? We're looking for editorial team members of the online magazine Unge stemmer!

Open Call: IN SITU PLATFORM

Open call: IN SITU PLATFORM is a collaborative program to support emerging artists who are creating works for public space and unconventional venues. Apply before January 31!

Happy holidays and 2025!

Østfold International Theatre thanks you for accompanying us in 2024! The theater will be closed from 14. December to 6. January. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and welcome back in 2025!

Joint warning against proposed cuts in the county’s art education

13 arts and cultural institutions in Østfold are raising the alarm about proposed cuts and closures of the county's arts education programs, including the Norwegian Theatre Academy at Østfold University College.