In this episode, Global Connectors Solanyi Robayo Solarte (Chile) and Mia Shen (China) discuss the critical need to build supportive ecosystems that provide emerging makers with sustainable opportunities, creative safety, and the "second and third chances" necessary to develop their craft.

The conversation is hosted by Magnus Nordberg (Sweden).

New episodes of the IETM Global Pod are released every other Thursday at 14:00 CEST/Brussels time.

In this first episode, Global Connectors Brahim Jumaa (Syria) and Silvia Tomotaki (Peru) delve into the political dimensions of theatre-making. The conversation is hosted by Michael De Cock, Artistic Director of KVS in Brussels.

New episodes of the IETM Global Pod are released every other Thursday at 14:00 CEST/Brussels time.

After welcoming 10 new Global Connectors into IETM at the beginning of 2026, five IETM members hosted a series of conversations with them to get to know more about them and their values, as well as the ways their work shapes both their local communities and international collaborations.

The result? A brand-new podcast series! Introducing IETM Global Pod, where across five episodes we bring together two Global Connectors in dialogue. For professionals from across the globe, this is your opportunity to discover new perspectives, new ideas and potential new collaborators!