L'Os à Moelle, Brussels
L'Os à Moelle is a cafe-theatre located in a basement in Schaerbeek, situated directly beneath an old residential building. The compact space features a small stage, seating, a bar, and a backstage area arranged to bring performers and audiences close together.
The cellar originally served as a mushroom cultivation space in the 19th century and later sheltered resistance fighters during World War II. In 1960, a local parish priest transformed it into a performance venue with help from parishioners.
The name L'Os à Moelle refers to marrow, symbolizing the essence of Brussels artistic life. Visitors experience the space as intimate and welcoming, where the boundary between audience and performers feels close and personal.
The theatre is located below street level in Schaerbeek, requiring a short descent down a narrow staircase to enter. Arriving early allows you to find good seating and grab a drink from the bar before the show starts.
The cellar sits directly beneath the birthplace of Belgian singer Jacques Brel, giving the venue special cultural significance. Numerous notable Belgian and international artists have performed on its small stage and left their mark on this intimate space.
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