Building on the legacy of the Prospero network, launched in 2006, Prospero NEW European Wave evolves into a dynamic European theater platform.

Now comprising 19 partners ( festivals and institutions) , Prospero NEW aims to support  emerging theatre artists at a European level and empower directors and theater professionals over the next four years (2025–2028) by addressing cultural and financial barriers to gaining European recognition. The platform will support artists through initiatives like a dedicated label, residencies, tours, co-productions, workshops, and networking opportunities, while leveraging its digital platform for professional and artistic development.

At the forefront of shaping the future of theater, Prospero NEW will also lead research on pressing sector challenges, including sustainability, diversity, and working conditions.

1. Théâtre de Liège (Coordinating Organization) – Belgium, Liège
2. Temporada Alta Festival – Spain, Girona
3. Centro Cultural de Belém – Portugal, Lisbon
4. Ivan Zajc Croatian National Theatre – Croatia, Rijeka
5. Dublin Theatre Festival – Ireland, Dublin
6. Emilia Romagna Teatro Fondazione – Italy, Modena
7. Göteborg Dance and Theatre Festival (Goteborgs Stadsteater) – Sweden, Gothenburg
8. Avignon Festival – France, Avignon
9. Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre – Ukraine, Kyiv
10. Ivan Vazov National Theatre – Bulgaria, Sofia
11. Kaunas National Drama Theatre – Lithuania, Kaunas
12. National Theatre Prague – Czech Republic, Prague
13. NTGent – Belgium, Ghent
14. Onassis Stegi – Greece, Athens
15. Powszechny Theatre – Poland, Warsaw
16. Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz – Germany, Berlin
17. Sibiu International Theatre Festival – Romania, Sibiu
18. Tbilisi International Theatre Festival – Georgia, Tbilisi
19. Wiener Festwochen – Austria, Vienna