Play Your Part will be continuing our community events throughout the 2024-25 season with our first of 4 events….
If you want good friends, a couple of drinks and a lot of laughs on your menu, don’t miss this event! This is our way to hang out with like-minded people and build our community as a whole!
The bar will open from 7pm and the performances will begin at 8pm.
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!
‘…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.
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!
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
‘Tis the season… For Something Jolly with a Tinge of Folly!
Back by popular demand, PYP is hosting our another Christmas bash!
With music, singing, poetry and performances, some of Brussels’ finest, curated by the fabulous Caraigh McGregor, will entertain you with everything thing you need to get your Christmas cheer on.
Bring your own mistletoe !
For seating, there will be 6 cosy tables for upto 4 people on the floor, along with spacious theatre seating for 35 people to book individually. The ‘ticket prices’ are our suggested donation for this fantastic evening! The tables will be for max. 4 people and your donation will include a bottle of red or white for the table, depending on your preference on the day. The rest of the seating is open.
Celebrating Christmas Together!
all proceeds will go to CAST asbl to continue impoving our facilities
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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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! 
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
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 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:
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
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!
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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
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The 2025 Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies (FEATS) will be hosted by the Hamburg Players at the Altonaer Theater, Hamburg, Germany, 6–9 June 2025. It is four nights of one-act plays, performed in English by 12 groups from all over mainland Europe; a celebration of the artform of theatre and of the community it creates. Each year a different group hosts this four-day event in a different European city, and the Hamburg Players are happy to welcome theatre lovers from all over Europe this year.
At the same time, FEATS is also a competitive theatre festival, as all of the productions are critically watched by an invited adjudicator, who, according to the statutes, must be a member of the Guild of Drama Adjudicators (GoDA).
He or she appraises all 12 productions according to the GoDA rules, and on the last night of the festival, hands out awards for the three best productions as well as for best stage presentation, best actor and best actress. The host goup gives out an award for best stage management. The FEATS rules can be accessed at feats.eu/feats-rules.
As we near the festival, you can find out more information on the FEATS 2025 web site.
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More information will follow soon at https://bloc-brussels.com/.
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More information will follow soon at https://bss.theatreinbrussels.com.
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Twelfth Night meets The Thick of It in a modern-day reimagining of what might have become of Malvolio after his fall from grace. Mal, once a ministerial adviser, now defends fraudsters in a shabby law firm. Rosie, an idealistic young lawyer, offers him a way back to his old life – but in a world where the highest ideals are sustained by the grubbiest actions, what looks like redemption might be a trap.
Yellow was first staged in 2022 as part of the Brussels Shakespeare Society Summer Festival. It then went to FEATS in 2023, where it secured Best Actor nominations for Yorgos Filippakis (Mal) and Peter Wilding (Tony), both of whom return to the cast in 2025.
And now, in 2025, Yellow is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe! The show will be on at theSpace @ Niddry Street, a lovely venue right in the centre of Edinburgh’s Old Town, from 11 to 23 August.
Ahead of our appearance at the Fringe, we are previewing the show for three performances only at the Warehouse Studio Theatre in Brussels. The bar will be open after the show so you can chat with the team about our journey to the Fringe.
Tickets for the Edinburgh Fringe (11-23 August2025) are available at https://www.thespaceuk.com/shows/2025/yellow.
Tickets for the Brussels previews (3-5 July 2025) are available at https://www.billetweb.fr/yellowplay.
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We will celebrate the end of the season together. Voting for the annual Butties will open in the last week of June.
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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
Additional audition dates will soon be announced, with a specific audition date for dancers. Audtioners should be prepared to attend call-backs.
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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.
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