Partners
Kaaitheater
Welcoming other cultural houses on our stages is an obvious thing for us to do, a desire. For the Théâtre National, this is a way of giving concrete expression to our desire to contribute to redefining the cultural landscape of Brussels. From a fixed horizon, we are creating a territory in perpetual redefinition.
With its auditorium closed for renovation, the Kaaitheater is roaming. Rather than being nowhere, it is everywhere. To serve as a model for this new geography of places of culture. This project is the perfect opportunity to initiate this movement towards a diversity of audiences and places of reception and creation.
This is reflected this season in the co-production and presentation on the Main Stage of the Théâtre National of The Romeo de Trajal Harrell, Schauspielhaus Zürich Dance Ensemble and of Monument 0.10 : The Living Monument de Eszter Salamon, Carte Blanche – Compagnie nationale norvégienne de danse contemporaine.
Midis de la poésie
Nomadic and multidisciplinary, Les Midis de la Poésie take place in prestigious venues in Brussels, such as the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, the Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles, the Café Congo, the Théâtre des Martyrs, La Bellone, Le Rideau ...
Here, poetry should be taken in its broadest and most specific sense. It evokes what, in literature or in everyday life, is of the order of the poetic.
For fifty minutes over lunchtime, Les Midis de la Poésie approach themes that cross our time and literature from an original angle, through conferences, conversations and readings. Authors, directors and artists develop a literary question or one related to the creative process. They are accompanied by actors for the reading of the works discussed.
Les Midis de la Poésie are also a series of apéros, soirées, publications, writing workshops, the #poesielab and a collection of poetry books that can be consulted on demand.
In 2021 the commune of Saint-Gilles selected the joint project Maison poème led by Les Midis de la Poésie and FrancoFaune to reinvest the former Théâtre Poème. A project built around emergence, at the crossroads of poetry and music, and above all a place of experimentation and work for artists.
Cinéma Palace
Not just geographically close, Cinéma Palace and the Théâtre National share a commitment and a desire, sometimes naive, that their audiences will be transformed for the better. Through a selection of films, Palace offers the possibility to enrich certain themes touched on during the season.
Lundis en coulisse
To promote new playwriting to theatre professionals. To bring contemporary pieces to the attention of directors and actors. Les Lundis en coulisse allow showbusiness professionals – actors, directors, playwrights and translators – to get together and discover texts chosen by that day’s guest. Three works will be read aloud followed by discussions and analysis. The partners will rotate as invitee of the week.
02.12.2024 → Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles
Jorge León
A project of Silvia Berutti-Ronelt
Université libre de Bruxelles
When they signed a framework agreement in 2023, the Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles and the Université libre de Bruxelles were strengthening their partnership at both the local and national level. As part of their respective missions, they jointly implement innovative projects aimed at the student community. Their objectives? To stimulate meetings between the university and artistic creators in new cultural areas that are open to the city. Also, to play an active part in the collective drive to democratize culture. It is also a way of affirming that artistic practices and culture can help to reduce inequalities while promoting the success and emancipation of each individual in their personal, professional and/or research projects.
