The National Theatre of Greece is inviting emerging artists, regardless of gender, who hold the nationality of an EU member state (excluding Greek nationality), are based in the European Union, and are active in the field of theatre as writers, directors, or dramaturgs to express their interest in participating in the 3rd Artistic Residency Programme at the National Theatre.
During the programme, three artists-in-residency will have the opportunity to join the National Theatre of Greece, collaborate with its staff, gain in-depth knowledge of how the theatre operates, familiarize themselves with current artistic trends and the cultural life of Athens, and deepen their own research and practice.
The programme is aimed at playwrights, directors, and dramaturgs up to 39 years old, from EU member states (excluding Greek nationality) and based in the EU.
The artistic residency will last 68 days and it will take place from 7 September to 14 November 2025.
The National Theatre of Greece will cover:
Travel expenses to and from the artist's country of residence and Athens.
Accomodation and living expenses during the residency.
Note that the programme does not offer a paid position, and each participant will need to arrange their own health insurance during their stay in Greece.
Application Process:
To apply, please follow these steps:
1. Fill out the online application form with the applicant's details in English:
2. Send the following documents in PDF format, in English, to interdept@n-t.gr, Subject: 3rd Artistic Residency:
I. CV
II. Motivation letter explaining why you want to participate in the programme
III. Artistic portfolio, if available (optional)
IV. At least 1 recommendation letter (preferably from a theatre or a theatre institution, or an esteemed professional in the theatrical field)
Notes:
• Applicants can declare only one professional identity in the online form.
• If applicants have video links with samples of their work, they can include them either in their CV or artistic portfolio.
• For questions, contact the International Relations Department and Dr. Irene Moundraki at interdept@n-t.gr.
• Only applications with complete information will be accepted.
• Valid applications will receive an electronic receipt number.
Specialties:
Playwrights, Directors, Dramaturgs
Number of Participants:
3
Application Deadline:
June 23d, 2025 (until 15.00).
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Programme Duration:
68 days from September 8 to November 14 2025.
Working Language:
English
Selection:
The selection of the participants will be realized by the National Theatre of Greece in accordance to its standard procedure for artistic collaborators. The selection results are binding for the National Theatre.
Announcement of Results:
By July 10, 2025.
All applicants who have submitted an application to the National Theatre will be informed of the decision via the National Theatre's website in the News section.
You can find detailed information about the residency at the National Theatre of Greece here, and at the European theatres here.
