How can we help young people become active, engaged citizens in an increasingly complex world? CIVIC STAGE is a new Horizon Europe project led by Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) that will explore how participatory theatre can strengthen democratic engagement, critical thinking, inclusion, and civic participation among young people across Europe. By combining theatre-based methods with digital practices, the project will create innovative learning experienc

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming the Irish Ambassador to Norway and Iceland, Claire Buckley, for a visit to Western Norway University of Applied Sciences where we got to present Theatre SPACEs and the work we’re doing. It was a great opportunity to present our vision, highlight our ongoing collaboration, and discuss how we can continue to strengthen and develop this partnership moving forward. Thank you for visiting, Embassy of Ireland Norway & Iceland!

This year, Theatre SPACEs received exactly 1,100 applications from 110 countries around the world. For a brand-new programme, this level of interest is both inspiring and humbling. We are delighted to see such strong global interest in Theatre SPACEs as we prepare for the programme’s first cohort starting in 2026. As the first-ever Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programme dedicated to theatre in social, participatory art, community and educational contexts, Theatre SPACEs brings