Barbeque

Hamlet Brick

It’s easy to have an idea, in this case “let’s have a BBQ/Fete as part of the Warehouse Fundraising Project”.  The reality only comes about because a lot of people put in a lot of work to make things happen.  Blannaid Naghten and Colma O’Luanaigh organised the day for us and many others baked, cooked, prepared food and donated prizes and saleable goods.  A donkey was drawn, a treasure map painted, a bottle stall wheel made, the buzz-buzz game created…  All we needed was great weather and for lots of people to turn up.

Well, we had both. The BBQers, drink sellers and small army of stall holders were kept busy all afternoon with about 150 people coming through the gates that afternoon.  Also, huge thanks to those who topped and tailed our day by setting up and clearing away.

The aim had been to bring together a group of people who were prepared to give time and money to a common cause, the Warehouse.  It ended up being far more than that, with people catching up with friends they hadn’t seen for a while, a chance to sit in the sun and eat together, have fun playing games and spend time browsing through books.

It was a lovely way to kick-start the campaign.

Thank you all!

Sue

ATC: The Yellow Wallpaper (20-24 Oct 2009)

  ATC     The Yellow Wallpaper 
Studio   20–24 October 2009 at 8pm

 

A classic American short story from the late 19th century, The Yellow Wallpaper provides “the detailed and chilling accounts of one woman’s entrapment, defeat, and movement toward madness [or otherness]….” This newly adapted stage version takes inspiration from the story’s diary entry format, rich post-Gothic vernacular, and the many issues resonating through the tale that continue today to form and challenge notions of self and society.

ECC/Swan: My Mother Never Said I Should (30-31 Oct ’09)

My Mother Said I Never Should

ECC & Bedford Swan Theatre Company present

Studio 30—31 October 2009 at 20.00  

 The ECC is delighted to host Bedford on their 5th visit to Brussels. Swan will be performing My Mother Said I Never Should, Charlotte Keatley’s critically acclaimed play exploring the lives and relationships of four generations of women – Doris, Margaret, Jackie and Rosie – and how different generations strive to break free from the traditions and culture of their parents. 

BSS: Julius Caesar (9-14 Nov ’09)

  BSS     Julius Caesar
Studio  9-14 November 2009 at 8pm 

Shakespeare’s savage exposé of the effect of power upon its seekers has only been performed once in Brussels in the last 30 years.   This all-female production will not pontificate on gender politics: it will try to create a a slanted look at a great and quotable play. The cast has many fine actresses, so come along, do!  

arcFAM: Castle (17-20 Nov ’09)

Château – Vár – Castle Theatre Productions presents a multilingual evening of Hungarian plays.
Performed in English, French and Hungarian with subtitles in each.
The Play is the Thing by Ferenc Molnár
Adapted by P.G. Wodehouse
Directed by Conrad Toft
A romantic farce without the usual door-slamming and comic entrances and exits.
Instead, the play combines beautifully formed characters with an exquisite text to provide a wonderful evening’s entertainment.
Heads for King Ferdinand
by Gábor Görgey
Directed by Bernard Antoine
An absurd economic comedy. Whether it is the philosophy or the mischief that fascinates you, this unusual play will charm you.
Performance Dates: 17-20 November 2010 at 19:30, 20 November 2010 at 13:30
Venue: Espace Senghor, 366, Chaussée de Wavre, (Place Jourdan), 1040 Etterbeek