Groups

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BLOC: The Zoo/Trial By Jury (11-14 June 2026)

BLOC presents 2 One-Act musicals composed by Arthur Sullivan

The Zoo by Sullivan and Rowe

At the zoo we meet two young men, in love with different women. One man faces rejection from his beloved’s father due to his low social status as an apothecary, while the other has a more favourable situation with a lady working at a refreshment stall. Following suicide attempts and dramatic revelations, will love prevail in the end?

Trial by Jury: Gilbert and Sullivan

Edwin, having fallen in love with another woman, has jilted Angelina, who is suing him for Breach of Promise of Marriage. The Judge and Jury all favour Angelina. Edwin proposes to marry both women on consecutive days, to which Angelina objects, but in the end the Judge finds a solution which will satisfy everyone.

Directed by Marie Rousseaux and Lilian Horner; Musical Director, Lionel Bams

Thursday, 11.06.2026 at 20:00
Friday, 12.06.2026 at 20:00
Saturday, 13.06.2026 matinée at 14:30
Saturday at 20:00 (be sure to book for the Saturday performance you want!)
Sunday, 14.06.2026 matinée at 14:30

Venue: De Bosuil Cultural Centre in Jezus-Eik/Overijse
Googlemap of location

TICKETS HERE

ETC: La Périchole (2-5 July 2026)

The European Theatre Club presents ‘La Périchole’ by Jacques Offenbach, a brilliant operetta brought to you by the producers of ‘La Verbena de la Paloma’ and The Grand Duchess of Gérolstein’.

La Périchole is Offenbach at his most irresistible, blending comic exuberance with moments of genuine tenderness. Inspired by the real-life Peruvian street singer Micaela Villegas, it tells the story of a pair of impoverished musicians in Lima, Peru. Their attempts to be together are constantly thwarted by a wicked Spanish viceroy.

This production is directed by Andy Fisk and features one of Offenbach’s most joyful musical scores, conducted by Steven De Mesmaeker with a live orchestra, full chorus, and some of the best soloists in Brussels musical theatre.

Performance in French with surtitles in English and Spanish.

Venue: Comédie Royale Claude Volter, Avenue des Frères Legrain 98 – 1150 Brussels

Performances:
2nd to 4th July 2026 at 8pm.
Matinées on Saturday 4th July and Sunday 5th July at 2.30pm.

Ticket sales: Full price: 25€; Student/Child 22€
www.billetweb.fr/perichole

ITG: Monkey Business (29 Sept-3 Oct)

Monkey Business is an evening in two parts.

We start, obviously, with the last point on the agenda: Any Other Business, which brings together a variety of voices and writings looking at forced migration. Why would anyone leave the place they call home?

The evening concludes with Colin Teevan’s highly acclaimed short play, Kafka’s Monkey, setting the spotlight firmly on questions of identify, memory, and forced assimilation. What is it that makes one forget – or at least try to forget – home?

Info and Tickets

Post expires on Sunday October 4th, 2026

ECC: Entertaining Angels (14-24 Oct 2026)

In Richard Everett’s Entertaining Angels, newly widowed vicar’s wife Grace is struggling to come to terms with her loss of status and the impending loss of her home as the new vicar is waiting to move in. She enjoys the freedom to say exactly what she thinks at the expense of being ‘difficult’ until her missionary sister arrives with a life-changing revelation. A sharp, warm-hearted comedy about grief, faith and the secrets a marriage can hold.

You can book your tickets at https://www.billetweb.fr/entertaining-angels.

Doors open at 19.30 and the bar will be open until shortly before curtain up.  The show starts promptly at 20.00 and should finish by 22.30.  Given the configuration of the space, we cannot admit latecomers.

Post expires on Sunday October 25th, 2026

The New Musical Company: The Awakening (14-16 Oct 2026)

An original new musical comedy, written and directed by Alexandre Diaconu.

14th,15th and 16th of October at 20.00 (8pm)

Venue: Centre Culturel d’Auderghem , Boulevard du Souverain 183, Bxl 1160. Googlemap

Two aliens arrive. One woman begins to return to life.

After burying her husband, Ellie retreats into the apartment they shared, unable to imagine a life beyond grief. Then Argo and Arpi materialise beside her bed. They are visitors from another galaxy, one disciplined and severe, the other affectionate, chaotic, and fascinated by broccoli.

Their mission leads to ETADD, the secret agency where Ellie works. Its director has captured the Monarch of Velarrion Prime, whose absence threatens their world. To rescue him, the aliens need Ellie’s access, her trust, and a series of increasingly improbable disguises.

What begins as a forced alliance becomes an unexpected friendship. While Ellie teaches Argo and Arpi what it means to be human, their chaotic presence draws her back towards laughter, connection, and the beauty of ordinary life.

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Post expires on Friday October 16th, 2026

ITG: The House of Bernarda Alba (9,10,15 Nov)

The Irish Theatre Group asbl is auditioning for its March 2026 production, directed by Jane McBride.

Frank McGuinness’ version of Lorca’s classic text is intense and shockingly still relevant today.

There is a diverse array of complex multi-layered roles for women between 18-80+

No particular accent is required but fluency in English is essential.

Auditions will take place at The Warehouse (rue Waelhem, 73) :

  • Sunday 9 November at 14:00
  • Monday 10 November at 19:00
  • Saturday 15 November at 15:00

Drop us an email ( itg.asbl@gmail.com ) and let us know when you would like to audition.

Would you like to direct a show for BLOC ? – Call for pitches for shows in 2027

BLOC is looking for ideas for its Spring and Autumn shows for 2027.  Do you have a proposal and see yourself as the stage director? Do you have a friend or acquaintance who does? Then this information is for you!

The Spring show will most likely be performed at De Bosuil Cultural Centre in Overijse (350 seats) at the end of May or the beginning of June, the Autumn show will be performed in November at the Cultural Centre in Auderghem (670 seats). 

BLOC is looking for shows which accommodate a cast from a range of ages and nationalities, with good chorus opportunities, as BLOC has quite large membership. The spring show can be more edgy, innovative or just more suitable for a smaller audience than the Autumn show. Auditions will most likely be held in January 2027 for the Spring and in June 2027 for the Autumn show.

If you want to make a successful pitch, it is important to have (most of) your team in place (stage director, stage manager, musical director and, where relevant, choreographer). The BLOC Committee is happy to point you in the right direction, if you should be missing candidates for one or the other position during pitch preparation. The producer of the show will be proposed by the BLOC Committee.

You should also find out if the rights (if necessary) are available for your proposed show. Please do not make inquiries regarding this yourself, but contact our treasurer Alex Just (treasurer.bloc@proximus.be), who will do this on BLOC’s behalf.

If you are interested in becoming a director for BLOC (this is an unpaid position), please send your pitch to BLOC’s chairman (blocchairman@gmail.com) by 18 January 2026. Please be ready to present your ideas to the Committee on the 11 February 2026.

ETC: Chers Parents (2-18 June 2026)

ETCetera is delighted to announce auditions for its Spring 2027 production: Chers Parents , directed by Janet Middleton, to be performed in French and English at La Petite salle, Auderghem Cultural Centre 24th-27th February and 3rd-6th March 2027.

When the Gauthier parents win the lottery, the family’s resentments, hypocrisies and secrets are revealed with dramatic effect.

The early audition date is due to the nature of the piece: how the play will be divided between the two languages will depend upon the casting of the piece. In addition Janet has prior commitments which means that the rehearsal process will be sporadic and only fully commence in mid November.

Dates
Tuesday 2nd June:  7.30pm
Thursday 4th June:  7.30pm
Sunday 7th June:  11.00am
Thursday 18th June:  7.30pm

Location: Rue des Atrebates 27, 1040 Brussels

Casting: The Gauthier Family:

The Parents:
In their late 60s, Jeanne, Vincent The casting of these 2 roles will be that one parent is a native French speaker, the other a native English speaker. The designation of these 2 roles will directly affect the French/English division of the play.

The Children:
Pierre: the eldest, and seemingly most successful child. Married with 2 children and a successful Eco business.
Jules: younger brother, wants to write his epic novel, but for now is a poor and somewhat unsuccessful journalist supported by his parents.
Louise: youngest child. Trainee doctor who cannot settle to a speciality, single with only her cat for company and not entirely happy with her life. Slightly dippy.

Rehearsals will be in Etterbeek.

For further information, to get the address for auditions and to let us know when you would like to audition, please contact Janet Middleton: 0495 94 2991 / email: middletonjanetk@gmail.com