Théâtre Varia, Performance theatre in Ixelles, Belgium
Théâtre Varia is a performance theatre in Ixelles with two separate halls and multiple rehearsal spaces across two connected buildings in central Brussels. The layout allows for different types of productions to run alongside artist development work.
Established in 1981, the venue grew into one of the major performing arts centers supported by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Its development reflected the region's growing commitment to supporting experimental artistic work.
The venue shows work by contemporary artists and collectives from Belgium who explore theater, dance, and experimental forms of performance. You can see how the local artistic community pushes creative boundaries through the programming here.
The venue is located at 154 rue Gray in the Ixelles neighborhood and is accessible by public transport. Check the schedule ahead of your visit to see what production or event matches your interests.
The Studio Varia section functions as both a venue for public shows and a laboratory where artists develop and test new work in progress. This means visitors sometimes encounter performances that are still being shaped and refined.
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