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ATC: POTUS (7-16 Nov 2024)

‘…Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive’
by Selina Fillinger – SOLD OUT

The subtitle pretty much sums it up: seven women managing mayhem, controlling chaos, keeping the world spinning on its axis – or ensuring the spin is right while the world looks the other way. Seven fierce, ambitious women working hard and being smart, cleaning up the mess, and living in the President’s shadow, until they find themselves at the epicenter of a frantic attempt to save face for America – and save POTUS from himself.

The play is about a group of women all affiliated in some way with the White House, one of the most powerful nerve centers in the world. But in the words of the author, it is dedicated to “any woman who’s ever found herself the secondary character in a male farce.”

Please note that the play contains profanity and adult subject matter and is therefore not suitable for children under the age of 16.

BSS: 2 Gentlemen of Verona (23 Nov-Dec ’24)

BRUSSELS SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY is casting TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA by William Shakespeare, for performance from 24th to 29th of June, 2025, directed by Tom Mallan.

Auditions will be held on Saturday 23rd and Sat, 30th of November, with possible callbacks on Sunday, 1st of December.

For fuller details please follow the link at: http://tinyurl.com/2GentsInfo

If you are interested in participating (either as an actor or in some other capacity) please follow the link to the submission form to book an audition time.

BLOC: Legally Blonde (21-24 Nov 2024)

Brussels Light Opera Company presents ‘Legally Blonde; the Musical’, directed by Cath Howdle, Musical Director Steven De Mesmaeker.

Based on the iconic movie, this smash hit musical tells the tale of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who, in a bid to win back an ex-boyfriend, works her way into Harvard law school. This bright and bubbly show follows Elle as she makes new friends and takes on the challenges of a high-profile court case in her journey to the love and happiness she seeks.

Legally Blonde is a high-energy production full of catchy songs and toe-tapping dance numbers and is sure to put a smile on your face!

Live Orchestra!

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ECC: Things I know to be true (10-14 Dec 24)

We’re delighted to announce a fabulous cast and crew for our next production, Andrew Bovall’s family drama, Things I know to be true. The production will be at the Warehouse on 10-14 December 2024.

Cast
Aravind Dhakshinamoorthy, Hattie Easton, Jane McBride, Hugo Shotter, Conrad Toft, Izzy Vivian

Crew
Director – Leslie Holden, Producer – Kerry Lydon, Stage Manager – Andy Ing, Technical Director – Steve O’Byrne, Props – Michelle van der Straaten, Costumes – Iona Hamilton

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BSS: Julius Caesar (21-25 Jan 2025)

The Brussels Shakespeare Society presents Julius Caesar directed by Emily Bowles.

With a few brief exceptions, Rome’s proud boast was that it had been a republic for several hundred years. But the familiar internal strains of Left and Right – the ‘Plebeians’ versus the wealthy ‘Patrician’ families – had always been there. They came to a head in 44 BCE with Caesar, a deeply ambitious Roman general, the darling of his troops and of the Roman populace who had benefited from the spoils of his foreign conquests. It suited him well to be seen in that light, even though he himself was descended from one of Rome’s oldest Patrician families, the Claudian line. Does this seem familiar…?

Tickets available at https://thelittleboxoffice.com/bss.

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ECC: Cinderella (24-26 Jan 2025)

Step into a world of enchantment and wonder with our spectacular pantomime, Cinderella! 🌟 Join us for a magical journey where dreams come true (eventually), pumpkins (if seasonally available) transform into dazzling carriages, and a glass slipper will change a life forever… but whose?

With a cast of unforgettable characters, from the no-nonesense Cinderella, lovable Buttons, the wickedly funny stepsisters and their evil parents, not one but two fairy godparents, a King and Queen who really want to retire and the ever-charming eco warrior Prince plus his latin sidekick Dandini, this timeless tale with our own personal twist is brought to life with stunning costumes, breathtaking scenery, and laugh-out-loud comedy. Perfect for the whole family, our Cinderella pantomime promises an evening of joy, laughter, and a sprinkle of fairy dust. Don’t miss out on the most magical event of the season—book your tickets now and let the magic begin! ✨👠🎭

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BLOC: All is Calm (6-9 Feb 2025)

Stage Director – James Klarich, Music Director – Matthew Carver

Producers – Barbara Bauer, Alexander Just

All is Calm is a moving musical production that brings to life one of the most extraordinary moments in history. Set during World War I, it recounts the remarkable, spontaneous truce between enemy soldiers on Christmas Eve, when men from opposing sides laid down their weapons and shared songs, stories, and goodwill.

Through captivating a capella music and powerful storytelling, this production offers a poignant reminder of our shared humanity, even in the darkest of times. It is an unforgettable celebration of peace, unity, and hope that resonates across generations.

Tickets available now at The BLOC box office

ITG: Stone in his pockets (14-22 March 2025)

EXTRA PERFORMANCES: With the scheduled run selling out, we have added two more performances. Friday 14th and Saturday 15th March. (If you already have tickets for the show and these new performance dates suit you better, you can change your ticket via the link to ‘Manage my Order’ link at the bottom of the ticketing email).

A Hollywood film crew arrives in Kerry. They have a film to make.
We’re introduced to a cast of characters who each have a story to tell. Laughter, tragedy, and lemon meringue pies. The stuff of life.

The playwright, Marie Jones, needs no introduction. You loved our previous productions of A Night in November, and Fly me to the Moon. 

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ITG: Jump! (4-7-8-10 April)

ITG is holding auditions for our October production of Jump! by Lisa McGee of Derry Girls fame. 

We are looking for 7 actors (4 female, 3 male) to play characters in their 20s to early 30s. The play is set in Newcastle in northern England, most of the characters have lived in the area for many years and have been to school together, therefore native English-speakers and slight non-native accents are welcome, one of the roles (female) is explicitly Irish in the text. 

The director Anna Holmén will be waiting for you in the bar room in the Warehouse Studio Theatre, 73 rue Waelhem, Schaerbeek, the following dates:

  • Thursday 4 April, 19.30-21.00
  • Sunday 7 April, 15.00-18.00
  • Monday 8 April, 19.30-21.00
  • Wednesday 10 April, 19.30-21.00

ETC: What’s In A Name? (8-12 April 2025)

As it turns out, quite a lot! This April, ETCetera invites you to an unforgettable night of comedy, controversy, and revelations with “What’s in a Name?”, the English adaptation of the smash-hit French play Le Prénom.

Originally written by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière and later adapted for the big screen, this witty, fast-paced play has captivated audiences worldwide. In Jeremy Sams’ English version, the setting shifts from Paris to London, but the themes of friendship, family, and fiery debates remain as universal as ever.


An intimate dinner among close friends and family turns upside down when one guest drops a bombshell: he’s chosen a highly controversial name for his unborn child. What follows is a rollercoaster of sharp wit, shocking revelations, and hilarious misunderstandings, questioning the very foundation of their relationships.

Directed by Janet Middleton, with English and French surtitles. The play will be preceded by Blind Date, a comic two-hander by renowned British playwright Peter Quilter, directed by Hugh Dow

VENUE: Warehouse Studio Theatre, rue Waelhem 69A, 1030 Brussels
DATES: April 8–12, 2025, at 8:00 PM, plus a matinée on April 12 at 2:30 PM

TICKETS: https://etcetera.littleboxoffice.com

ECC: Wyrd Sisters (29 Apr – 10 May 2025)

The ECC is getting ready to bring the Discworld ® to Brussels with its spring 2025 production of Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs, and directed by Chris Jones. 

A story of witches, villains, acting and magic that bears more than a passing resemblance to the works of one W. Shakespeare, Wyrd Sisters will be performed at the Warehouse Studio Theatre, Rue Waelham 69a in Schaerbeek, on April 30, May 1-3 and May 7-10 2025. 

Please note that the May 10 show will be a benefit performance, with all proceeds donated to the Ligue Alzheimer charity. This show will start slightly earlier than usual (18.30 instead of 20.00) and we would like to encourage our audience to come dressed as their favourite Pratchett character – if you feel inspired!

Book your tickets here!

‘Terry Pratchett’ and ‘Discworld’ are registered trademarks

ATC: The Dining Room (20-24 May 2025)

By A.R. Gurney

Directed by Ashley Norman and Aravind Dhakshinamoorthy

A dining room is more than just a space—it’s where families come together, traditions take root, and generations leave their mark. Once a symbol of status and formality in upper-middle-class American homes, it was a place for structured meals, rigid etiquette, and family rituals. But as time passes and social norms evolve, so too does the way we gather, the role of the dining room shifting over time.

A.R. Gurney’s The Dining Room is a poignant and witty exploration of these changes, told through a series of interwoven vignettes. Across time and households, we see moments of laughter, tension, celebration, and quiet reflection unfold at the dining table. Through birthday toasts, family confrontations, whispered secrets, and fading traditions, the play reveals how memory lingers in the rituals and relationships that shape us—how a single room can hold a family’s history. this production brings to life the bittersweet beauty of family memory— one moment at a time.

This is a Studio Nights production – which means that in addition to a great selection of drinks, the bar will feature an American-themed bake sale of snacks and goodies before and after the show as well as during a slightly extended intermission!

Tickets are available at https://www.billetweb.fr/the-dining-room

BLOC: The Gondoliers (19-22 June 2025)

Two Venetian gondoliers discover that one of them has become the King of the distant isle of Barataria – but which of the two is it? They also learn that he (whichever it is) was married when a baby – but as both gondoliers are already married, this makes one of them (but which one?) an unintentional bigamist. Two husbands, three wives – that’s two-thirds of a husband to each wife … but you can’t marry a vulgar fraction! “The Gondoliers” is Gilbert’s topsy-turvydom at its best, and Sullivan’s music at its most sparkling! Join us in Venice and Barataria! 

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BSS: Two Gentlemen of Verona (24-29 June 2025)

'The Two Gentlemen Of Verona' poster image

Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before! The Brussels Shakespeare Society presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona, reimagined in a groovy, campy, and dance-filled version set in the Swinging Sixties. Expect romance, betrayal, fabulous fashion, and a whole lot of boogie—plus, a scene-stealing dog!

June 24–29, 2025 | La Maison Qui Chante, Brussels!

Tickets at:

https://www.billetweb.fr/the-two-gentlemen-of-verona

ECC: Home, I’m Darling (23-27 Sept 2025)

Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade is a darkly comedic exploration of modern domesticity and gender roles.

Set in the 21st century, it centres on Judy, a woman who’s devoted herself to recreating the idyllic 1950s housewife fantasy, complete with vintage dresses and traditional values. However, as the cracks in this picture-perfect life begin to show, Judy is forced to confront the tension between her nostalgic desires and the reality of her modern life. The play humorously and poignantly examines the complexities of identity, marriage, and the pressures of societal expectations.

It is directed by Kateryna Sakhanevych and will be performed at the Warehouse Studio Theatre, Rue Waelhem 69a, 1030 Brussels. Tickets are €18.

This amateur production of “Home, I’m Darling” is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

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Doors open at 7:30pm and the bar will be open until shortly before curtain up, as well as during the interval. The show starts at 8pm and should finish by 10.30pm. Given the configuration of the space we cannot admit latecomers.

Buy your tickets at https://www.billetweb.fr/home-im-darling.

ETC: La Verbena De La Paloma (1-4 Oct 2025)

La Verbena de la Paloma is one of the most popular Spanish zarzuelas (a type of Spanish operetta), with music by Tomas Breton, and a libretto by Ricardo de la Vega, first staged in 1894 in Madrid.

Warm-hearted, of the people, funny, energetic. With live music, singing and dancing, including flamenco.

The zarzuela is performed in Spanish, with surtitles in French and English.  It will be preceded by some famous arias from Bizet’s Carmen, in French.

Musical director: Steven de Mesmaeker, Stage Director: Lluis Bronsoms

Venue: Jacques Franck Cultural Center, Chaussée de Waterloo 94, St Gilles, 1060 Brussels

Performances: 1st to 4th October 2025 at 8pm; plus matinée on Sat 4th October at 2.30pm.

Buy your tickets here: billetweb.fr/la-verbena-de-la-paloma

Seats are not numbered; we suggest you get there early for the best seats.

ATC: The Gun Monologues (21-25 Oct 2025)

Mass shootings in the U.S. happen with shocking frequency. Police brutality has also become more prevalent in the American news. But what doesn’t always make the headlines are the dozens of smaller-scale instances of both kinds of violence happening every single day across the USA. A frequent and reasonable question Americans living abroad often get asked is, why? And just as reasonable: Why can’t something be done? The answers are as tangled up with American culture as are the roots of the problems themselves. In many ways the perplexities only start to unravel when the strands of individual experience are tugged free and examined. Personal stories, after all, are the threads that form the patterns of the whole cultural cloth.

Robynn Colwell’s story, “Wayne Dawson’s Bullet,” revolves around an incident in her father’s life as a cop in rural Colorado, a story that, like childhood itself, is reshaped by time.

E.M. Lewis’s, “The Gun Show,” performed by Jace Jasper, is a series of true stories from the author’s life that recount a personal and complex relationship with guns.

These are only two American stories among millions, but each is drawn from real life. And, crucially, each is driven by the fundamental truth that, with time, perspectives can change.

Tickets are available at https://www.billetweb.fr/the-gun-monologues

BSS: Measure for Measure (5-9 Nov 2025)

Director: Esther Pozo Vera. 5th to 9th of November

Venue: La Maison Qui Chante, Rue Viaduc 122, 1050 Ixelles

Set in a fictional modern-day America under an ultra-conservative religious regime, this production explores the State’s control over private life, sexual morality, and personal freedom. It delves into questions of consent, hypocrisy, and the tension between mercy and strict moral judgment—issues as urgent today as in Shakespeare’s time. The production contains mature references to sexuality, religious belief, and power dynamics.

For student groups of 10 students or more, contact us via bss.boxoffice@gmail.com to benefit from the special large-group student discount. 

TICKETS HERE

ITG: Friends Help You Move / The Fifth Step (24-29 Nov 2025)

The ITG presents a November Double Bill of Friends Help You Move & The Fifth Step from Monday, 24 November to Saturday, 29 Nove.ber at the Warehouse Studio Theatre.

Directed by Lyn Wainwright, John L. Ward’s “Friends help you move” is a short comedy about a couple of petty criminals who want to step up their credentials with their next coup, by involving the local crime lord. Kevin O’Connor, Eoin O’Leary and Paul Musiol will have you in stitches.

David Ireland’s “The Fifth Step” is directed by Hugh Dow. Starring Caraigh McGregor and Neale McDonald as two men struggling to overcome their addictions. They discover their inner strength by sharing some conflicting values in their sharp, moving but also funny exchanges.

Tickets available from https://www.billetweb.fr/itg

ECC: Puss in Boots (30 Jan – 1 Feb 2026)

Join us for a magical tale of cats, ogres, millers and postmen in the ECC’s 2026 pantomime, Puss in Boots!

When Tom is tricked out of his inheritance by his wicked but not very bright brothers Dick and Harry, he sets out to make his fortune with nothing but a cat to keep him company. And so begin Puss and Tom’s adventures… with a sprinkle of magic, more than one pair of boots and a trio of naughty kittens, the pair wend their way to Castle Hazard, ancestral home of the eponymous Duke and Duchess and their headstrong daughter Daisy. Helped, and occasionally hindered, by their friends Auntie the nursemaid, Billy the postie and even a vaguely familiar ogre, Tom and Daisy seek their happy ending – via a whole lot of singing, dancing and slightly-less-terrible-than-last-year jokes.

Don’t miss out on the purrrrrfect way to dispel the winter blues, and book your tickets now!

BSS ‘Measure for Measure’ (26 Feb-2 March 2025)

The director will be looking for dancers for a lavish choreography at the play’s start. She will also be looking for:

Duke, the President: male between 40 and 60 years old
Angelo, the Prime Minister: male between 40 and 60 years old
Lucio, a friend of Claudio: male between 40 and 60 years old
Claudio, a young man condemned to die: male between 20 and 35 years old
Escalus, State Secretary: male between 60 and 70 years old
Pompey, a pimp / Friar Thomas / officer: male between 30 and 40 years old 
Provost: male between 30 and 50 years old
Isabella, a novice who is Claudio’s sister: female between 20 and 35 years old
Julietta, Claudio’s girlfriend / Sister Francisca / prostitute: female between 20 and 35 years old
Mariana / Mrs Overdone: female between 35-50 years old

  • 26 February at 20:00
  • 1 March at 12:00
  • 2 March at 12:00

Additional audition dates will soon be announced, with a specific audition date for dancers. Audtioners should be prepared to attend call-backs. 

Want more details? Fill out this Form to receive the full what-when-where, and see you there!!

ATC: How I Learned to Drive (26 Feb-7 Mar 2026)

How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel is sharp, funny, and quietly devastating—in the best possible way. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play pairs laugh-out-loud humor with fearless storytelling, inviting audiences into a coming-of-age story that’s as entertaining as it is resonant. At a time when one in five girls worldwide experiences sexual violence or harassment, Vogel’s play feels urgent without ever becoming heavy-handed. Come for the wit, stay for the insight, and leave reminded of theater’s power to move, challenge, and delight.

​Directed by Carrie Ellwanger

Performing at the Warehouse Studio Theatre in Schaerbeek

Tickets: https://www.billetweb.fr/how-i-learned-to-drive

Green Parrot: Grease (19-22 Mar 2026)

“We got chills, they’re multiplying!”

Green Parrot Productions is delighted to announce that our next show will be Grease. Performances: 19th – 22nd March 2026 at the W:Halll, Woluwe-St-Pierre.

Stuffed full of deliriously catchy rock’n’roll songs, iconic one-liners and memorable characters, it’s the hit musical, it’s “the one that we want” and you won’t want to miss it!

When: 19th to 22nd March 2026
Where: W:HALLL, Avenue Charles Thielemans 93, 1150 Woluwe-St-Pierre
Book, Music and Lyrics: Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Stage Directors and Choreography: Kathy Lemerle and Jenny Clarkson
Music Director: Steven De Mesmaeker
Book, music & lyrics: Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey

It’s 1959 and we’re going back to High School!

For more information see https://www.greenparrot.be/

ITG: The House of Bernada Alba (24-28 March 2026)

The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca, in a new version by Frank McGuinness, is directed by Jane McBride. The play tells the story of the family of Bernada Alba immediately after her husband’s funeral and the estranged relationships she has with her daughters and her maid. There is humour, sadness and tragedy in this exciting play, with an all women cast. 

[The play contains depictions of domestic violence and suicide]

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ECC: Trash Day / Homunculus (14-25 April 2026)

The English Comedy Club presents two new one-act comedies:

Trash Day – Written and Directed by Aravind Dhakshinamoorthy

A strange incident on a quiet night in Brussels on trash day propels three people into frantic moral reasoning about their lives and unresolved failures. What follows is a collision of talk, assumptions, and self-justifications. Sometimes all it takes is a great listener to place the truth, like the trash bags, finally outside. Trash Day (white, yellow and blue) is a dark comedy about guilt, projection, and the chaos we create when no one is willing to shut up.

Homunculus – Written by Santiago Mallan, Directed by Tom Mallan

Art is the best revenge.  It’s their umpteenth breakup, but this time feels different to artist and self-styled sorceress Mimi. The obvious solution? Sculpt an idol of her ex during a thunderstorm, and top it off with the  foulest lovehate potion alchemy can brew! An “impish word-drunk play” giving “big laughs and sharp plot turns with confidence” (Rob Weinert-Kendt, American Theatre Magazine), Homunculus is a classic farce in modern verse, a romance for the ages, an explosion of creativity, and a monstrously good time.

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Smoosicals: Glensheen (2-5 May 2026)

On 27 June 1977 the city of Duluth was shaken by the murder of a Minnesota heiress – a crime that disturbed the quiet night-time shores of Lake Superior. But whodunnit and why?

Glensheen is a dark musical comedy collaboration between renowned American playwright Jeffrey Hatcher and Minnesota composer Chan Poling. Featuring a live band, this show’s humorous and powerful songs are vividly brought to life for its European Première.

Performances: 2, 3 & 5 May 2026 at the Théâtre Comédie Claude Volter
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ITG: Double-bill Auditions (20,25,27 May 2025)

AUDITIONS for the ITG November 2025 Productions will be held in the Warehouse (rue Waelhem 73, Schaerbeek, Brussels).

 Tuesday May 20th     Back  Room            7.30pm

 Sunday May 25th     Studio                    4.00pm

 Tuesday May 27th     Studio                    7.30pm

The ITG will present a Double Bill

Friends Help You Move by John L. Ward and directed by Lyn Wainwright, together with The Fifth Step by David Ireland and directed by Hugh Dow

Friends Help You Move is a short play and was performed in Antwerp as part of FEATS 2024 where it won Third Prize overall and Best Original Script.

Nally and Macker have a plan and they decide to share it with the local hard man… Things do not turn out quite the way they imagined.

A great deal of black humour in an Irish setting.

Cast of 3 men, two younger and one a bit older. Irish accent delivery is important.

The Fifth Step is a full length two hander, one young man, one middle-aged.

An alcoholic is looking for an older mentor and they meet over coffee.  It does not end well!  Like our previous David Ireland play Ulster American, it is funny, dark and character-driven.

Smoosicals: Little Shop of Horrors (7-10 May 2026)

Flower shop assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new botanical species which he names “Audrey II” after his coworker crush. This persuasive plant promises the down-and-out Seymour that it can make all his dreams come true … just as long as he keeps feeding it HUMAN BLOOD!

A darkly hilarious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, featuring a live band, Little Shop Of Horrors is a wild ride of awesome tunes, giant puppets, murder and mayhem!

Performances: 7-10 May 2026 at the Théâtre Comédie Claude Volter
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BSS: Antony And Cleopatra (19-23 May 2026)

Antony and Cleopatra will play at the Jacques Frank theatre from 19 to 23 May. Set as a ‘future history’ in the 2030s, the show will portray a modern-day autocrat, Octavian, facing off against the lovers of the title in a battle for the soul of Europe. Get your tickets now!

In our shows, we like to highlight Shakespearean themes that might be more relevant for modern audiences. As our October 2024 show Measure for Measure considered how sexuality intersects with power and as our January 2024 show Julius Caesar explored how populism subverts democracy, Antony and Cleopatra will focus on how disinformation and AI, if left unchecked, could serve as a road leading from populism to dictatorship.

Historians note that Gaius Octavius’ war against his rival Antony was in part a disinformation war, and arguably one of the most successful disinformation wars in history. Among many examples, he compelled the Roman Senate in 32 BC to declare war against Cleopatra, not Antony. By doing so, he portrayed a Roman civil war as a fight against Egypt, a devious foreign enemy. His narratives lived on in his memoirs, now lost to us. But they influenced later accounts that survived, most famously Plutarch’s Life of Antony. Many centuries later, Shakespeare would use Plutarch’s work as the basis for his play.

Had Shakespeare been a lesser genius, he might have repeated the disinformation narratives about Cleopatra that Octavian Caesar Augustus promoted. But he could not help but portray Cleopatra as a real human being, with her own goals, passions, and contradictions. Among other themes, Antony and Cleopatra will explore this tension in a text that, at times, seems ambivalent about whether Cleopatra was an evil archetype or a tragic heroine.

TICKETS HERE

BSS: Othello Night, 2 short plays(21-23 May)

BSS Othello Night poster

‘Green-Eyed Monster’, inspired by Shakespeare’s play, is a new original one-act piece by Fintan O’Higgins. It will run in conjunction with Hugh Dow’s ‘speed adaptation’ of the original, ‘Othello In 40 Minutes’.

They will play in the Studio space at CC Jacques Franck, in tandem with our main house production of ‘Antony And Cleopatra’ (Hint: Don’t book tickets for both shows on the same day! – unless you want to catch the Saturday matinée of one and the evening show of the other.)

Tickets for ‘Othello Night’ and for ‘Antony And Cleopatra’ HERE