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BSS: Merry Wives of Windsor (11-16 June 2024)

It’s summer 2024. Falstaff arrives at the Garter Hotel in Windsor with his semi-criminal ‘retinue’, looking to scam some easy money by romancing two wealthy wives there with his fading charms, Mrs Ford and Mrs Page. His overtures to the former excite the jealousy of Mr. Ford, leading to comically furious scenes.

Meanwhile the hotel’s host enjoys setting up practical jokes between two other guests, the Reverend Sir Hugh and Doctor Caius. A further guest, the ancient retired Justice Shallow, is there to find a suitable wife for his cellar-dwelling video gamer nephew, Slender.The Pages are on the same quest for their daughter Anne. Her father favours Slender; Mrs Page, Doctor Caius. But anyone is better than Anne’s current squeeze, louche aristo ‘bad boy’ Fenton.

Will the scatterbrained Ms. Quickly – personal message deliverer to all of them – manage to get the right messages to the right people? Who will marry Anne? Who will come out top practical joker? Will Falstaff’s scheming succeed? Come and enjoy Shakespeare’s light frothy farce – and the worst joke he ever wrote!

11-16 of June at 20:00
Matinée: Saturday 15th of June 14:00
Venue: Théâtre Mercelis, Rue Mercelis 13, 1050 Ixelles
Googlemap of location

Tickets on sale here: https://thelittleboxoffice.com/bss

ATC Audition (28 June-2 July)

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

The ATC is holding auditions for its next mainstage show, to be performed at the Centre Culturel Jacques Franck from January 30-February 3, 2024.
Set in Mississippi in 1955, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams is a classic family drama soaking in secrets, recriminations, and booze.
The characters:
Brick, late 20s, a former football star
Maggie, late 20s, his wife
Gooper, mid-30s, his brother, a lawyer
Mae, mid-30s, Gooper’s wife
Big Daddy, 65, the patriarch
Big Mama, the matriarch
Doc Baugh, the family doctor
Reverend Tooker
4 servants (3w, 1m)
Auditions will take place in the Studio Theatre, rue Waelhem 69A (entrance through the gate at rue Waelhem 73) on the following dates:
Wednesday, June 28, 8 pm
Saturday, July 1, 4 pm
Sunday, July 2, 4 pm
To sign up, please contact the director, Carrie Ellwanger, at cortothecat@yahoo.com. Please note that American accents (Southern) are crucial for this production.

cortothecat@yahoo.com

ECC Audition (27th June-12th July)

‘Rules For Living’

Life’s a game…but are we all playing by the same rules? The ECC’s November 2023 production will be the darkly comic ‘Rules for Living’ by Sam Holcroft, directed by Antonia Mochan.

We all have our own coping strategies, but what do we do when those rules we live by are out in the open? This play, set at a family Christmas, is Alan Ayckbourn for the therapy generation.

The production calls for 7 actors – 3 male and 4 female. Age ranges are specified, but malleable, as are accents. The main thing will be comic timing and an ability to play absurd with a straight bat.

Roles:
Matthew – Thirties, boyfriend of Carrie.
Carrie – Thirties, girlfriend of Matthew.
Sheena – Forties, married to Adam.
Adam – Forties, married to Sheena.
Edith – Sixties, married to Francis, mother of Adam and Matthew.
Francis – Seventies, married to Edith, father of Adam and Matthew, almost mute and using a wheelchair.
Emma – Fourteen, daughter of Adam and Sheena, small speaking role.

Auditions will be held on:
27 June (19:30)
1 July (15:00)
12 July (19:30)
in the Warehouse.

Please pre-register via bit.ly/RulesForLiving_ECC

BLOC: The Mikado (20-23 June 2024)

Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado, is head over heels in love with Yum-Yum, and he is willing to lose his head to marry her! But, whilst Katisha is trying to claim Nanki-Poo for herself, Yum-Yum is about to be married to Ko-Ko …! The Mikado, meanwhile, is ordering that heads must roll in Titipu! Will anyone keep their head in this crazy, colourful, classic comic opera? 

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ETC La Grande Duchess (5-6 July 2024)

For two nights in July ETC brings back its successful summer ’23 production of Offenbach’s opera bouffe comedy ‘La Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein’, before the show transfers to a theatre run in France..

Directed by Andy Fisk, with Musical Direction by Steven de Mesmaeker.

Dates: 5 and 6 July 2024 – 20h

Venue: Théâtre Comédie Claude Volter, Avenue des Frères Legrain 98, 1150 Bruxelles

Link to Googlemap of venue

In French with English and Dutch surtitles
With small orchestra/ avec petit orchestre / met klein orkest

Tickest €20 available at https://etcetera.littleboxoffice.com

ITG: Auditions (23 & 26 July 2023)

From the 17th to the 21st October we will be presenting Ulster American by award winning playwright David Ireland. Director: Hugh Dow

The play is a witty, full length, no interval, farce noir which toys with identity, faux woke-ism, shallow national romanticism, and artistic pretentiousness.

We are looking for three characters:

Jay Conway – American actor and Oscar winner. Very up himself, precious, and hopelessly ignorant about the complexities of Ireland

Leigh Carver – British or Irish director who has nabbed a big fish in Jay and must watch his plans to put him on in the London stage unravel before his eyes

Ruth Davenport – Ulster Protestant playwright. Gutsy, fearless, possessive of her talent and her identity crucial to the plot so authenticity essential.

Auditions

Sunday 23rd July at 3pm

Wednesday 26th at 8pm

Where? 38 av d’Italie 1050 [Trams 8 and 25 bus 41 stop Brésil]

Let Hugh know that you are planning to audition.

If neither of those dates suit, just get in contact with Hugh( via Msg, text, or WhatsApp 0494 337 025)

Rehearsals start beginning September. “And I am so damned excited about this” Hugh Dow

ITG: Stones in his Pockets (29/10/2024)

In March 2025 the ITG plans to present, Stones in his Pockets by Marie Jones and directed by Csaba Bartos

The play is set in Kerry. The main characters are locals, one has lived in the US. We are looking for two men in their 30’s (which means +/- 20-50) who will play more than a dozen characters between them.

Come along and audition. We’d love to meet you. You might well be just who we are looking for.

Tuesday 29th October 20:00

The Warehouse, 73 rue Waelhem (via metal gates), 1030 Schaerbeek

Drop us an email (itg.asbl@gmail.com) if you have any questions or to let us know if you are going to attend this audition.

ITG: Jump! (22-26 Oct 2024)

Who hasn’t had an utterly disappointing New Year’s Eve? While yours may have ended without a snog in a half-empty nightclub, it probably doesn’t compare to the New Year’s Eve journey we’ll take you on in JUMP! In this comedy-thriller by Lisa McGee of Derry Girls fame, three “party gals”, a couple of hapless, wannabe gangsters and two strangers struggling to find meaning in life collide in overlapping stories full of heartbreak, shock, and hilariously sharp dialogue. You’re guaranteed a night you’ll remember with more fondness than your last New Year’s Eve!

Sold out!

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

Buy tickets here

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. 

Get your tickets now.

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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! 

Buy your tickets here.

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

BSS: Antony And Cleopatra Auditions (20,27 Sept 2025)

directed by Patrick Stephenson.

Auditions for our May 2026 production, Antony and Cleopatra directed by Patrick Stephenson, will take place on Saturdays, 20th and 27th of September at The Warehouse Studio Theatre from 2pm to approximately 5pm. 

The events of Antony and Cleopatra will take place in the near future (the 2030s), some 15-20 years after Caesar’s assassination, a period comparable to the 13 years that separated Caesar’s assassination in 44 BC and the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The context will be a power struggle that follows a populist takeover of the European Union. Much action will be depicted as unfolding here in Brussels.

If you wish to audition please go to our online audition form through this link. There you will find more information about the production, a full list of parts available and a form to fill in and send to the director requesting an audition.

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.

Green Parrot: Grease Auditions (Oct 2025)

Auditions will be held on 18 and 19 October 2025 with callbacks on 25 and 26 October 2025, all at De Kam G.C., Wezembeek Oppem
Download GREASE Info Sheet

Rydell High School may be out for the summer but if you’ve got the time and the energy to do a bit of homework you could have a look at the audition music extracts for the principal role or roles that you might be interested in!

The song extracts that we have selected for each role give a good idea of the vocal register and range required so it naturally follows that you should be comfortable singing the audition music for the role you have in mind. Don’t worry if you can’t decide which role – you can audition for several (and may be suggested for other roles after consideration by the directors and music director). NB. Audition dialogue extracts for principal and adult cameo roles will be uploaded in early September.
Any questions? Please email us: greenparrotbrussels@gmail.com

High School students
T-Birds: Danny, Kenickie, Roger, Doody, Sonny
Pink Ladies: Sandy, Rizzo, Jan, Frenchie, Marty
Other named students in specific scenes (also part of the ensemble): Patty, Eugene, Tom, Cha-Cha

Adult singing roles
Guardian Angel, Vince Fontaine, Solo band singer plus 4-part group  

Ensemble
The ensemble audition songs will be taught at the auditions but if you want to get ahead then you could look at “We Go Together” and make a start on learning the lyrics (don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be word perfect). You can find the music extract under the role of Sonny here below.

For the latest information about the auditions, please visit https://www.greenparrot.be/index.php/auditions

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