ECC Brussels

The English Comedy Club is an amateur society dedicated to performing English language theatre for th

The English Comedy Club was formed in 1909 as an amateur society dedicated to performing English language theatre for the expatriate community in Brussels. It is the oldest established English language theatre company on mainland Europe. It has since been joined by several other companies including the American Theatre Company (ATC), the Irish Theatre Group (ITG), the Brussels Shakespeare Society

(BSS) and the Brussels Light Opera Company (BLOC), to provide a thriving English Language Theatre community in the Capital of Europe. The club is based in "The Warehouse", a complex of buildings in the Schaerbeek area of the city which it co-owns with the ATC and ITG. The buildings include rehearsal rooms, a set building workshop, store rooms containing our extensive collection of props, furniture, costumes and set building materials, and a small but well equipped Studio Theatre with a capacity of 60.

04/06/2026

REMINDER: ALADDIN AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2027 Brussels panto Aladdin are coming very soon!

Aladdin is one of the most popular panto stories, and as usual the ECC version will feature spectacular set pieces, show-stopping dance numbers and more terrible puns than should be allowed together in one place at the same time. So if you fancy joining Aladdin, Wishy Washy and their mum Widow Twankey, princess Zahara and her family, evil Abanazar, not one but two genies, two very familiar policemen and three cheeky monkeys on a magical journey from the laundry to the Cave of Wonders and beyond, sign up to audition below!

All the information you need to audition for a principal role is in the audition form. Only people who have submitted a form will be able to audition, so don’t delay.

See you at the audition!

PS: Chorus auditions will be held after the summer break - more information on those will come in September!

PPS: We’re also looking to expand our team of behind-the-scenes helpers, on everything from costumes to props and set design, so if you’re interested in that, please let the panto team know.

Here's the link to the audition form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfoA51OFr8gsG.../viewform

29/05/2026

NEXT PLAY READING

Chers Parents / Dear Parents
By Emmanuel et Armelle Patron

3 June, 8pm
Chez Janet & Tim

How would you react if your two closest relatives won the lottery – and shared not a centime with you? When the Gauthier parents have such a win, the family’s resentments and secrets are revealed with dramatic effect.

This is an unofficial English translation of a modern French classic - only written in 2021 and yet already a successful French stage play and (this year) a film.

As ever, please let me know you are coming by signing up on the Google Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12VQn-lecaJy5WqHKglMHjeHE9yc6FihO14kPUCTTuhc/edit?gid=896929965 =896929965

Or by emailing me at [email protected].

The ECC runs a play reading group on the first Wednesday of every month. The group is open to anyone interested in enjoying a range of English language plays, regardless of acting ability or native tongue. Plays read range from ancient to modern and from the serious to the absurd. We warmly welcome new members to the group, and I am happy to provide further details of how to join us. Janet

22/05/2026

Still looking for an exciting summer activity for your child? 🦸‍♀️🎭

Week 1 may be full, but there’s still time to join the adventure! Limited places remain for Week 2 (13–17 July) of our EEC Youth Theatre School — a week packed with creativity, theatre, superheroes, and hands-on fun.

Give your child a summer of confidence, imagination, and unforgettable memories!

Register here: https://www.billetweb.fr/superheroes-ecc-summer-camp-2026

21/05/2026

AUDITIONS....AUDITIONS....AUDITIONS....AUDITIONS....AUDITIONS

The sun has finally arrived in Brussels and the summer is on its way - so its the perfect time to be thinking about next year's panto!

Auditions for Aladdin are right around the corner, so if you're interested in being part of the magical experience, sign up now!

All the information about the show and the audition process are in the audition form. Follow the link or the QR code to sign up.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoA51OFr8gsGV7uJsHBsaZyD1PydWtg6-kyai2DsE6FCF-Cg/viewform

30/04/2026

REMINDER

MAY PLAY READING
6 May 7.30pm
Chez Janet & Tim
Prima Facie
by Suzie Miller
Firstly, many thanks to Joe and Muriel for last month: I hear it was a highly successful and happy evening. Thank you!
As some of you are aware I've had a pretty bumpy month or two with Mother, but that all comes to an end in a couple of weeks when she will be moving into a care home.
I therefore propose a relatively 'easy' play for May. I recently saw Le Public's version of Prima Facie and it is easily the best play I have ever been to in French!
It is a one person performance, so I will simply divide up the (English) script on the day by the number of people who come along!
I don't want to tell you too much about the play. If you know it, you know. If you don't, well it's a young, successful lawyer who talks about her career and a career-changing experience.
Originally played by Jodie Comer in London, the play is highly acclaimed, and won theatrical awards for both the play and Comer herself.
As ever, please let me know you are coming by signing up on the Google Sheet https://docs.google.com/.../12VQn.../edit...
Or by emailing me at [email protected]. We warmly welcome new members to the group, and I am happy to provide further details of how to join us. Janet

13/04/2026

MAY PLAY READING
6 May 7.30pm
Chez Janet & Tim

Prima Facie
by Suzie Miller

Firstly, many thanks to Joe and Muriel for last month: I hear it was a highly successful and happy evening. Thank you!

As some of you are aware I've had a pretty bumpy month or two with Mother, but that all comes to an end in a couple of weeks when she will be moving into a care home.

I therefore propose a relatively 'easy' play for May. I recently saw Le Public's version of Prima Facie and it is easily the best play I have ever been to in French!

It is a one person performance, so I will simply divide up the (English) script on the day by the number of people who come along!

I don't want to tell you too much about the play. If you know it, you know. If you don't, well it's a young, successful lawyer who talks about her career and a career-changing experience.

Originally played by Jodie Comer in London, the play is highly acclaimed, and won theatrical awards for both the play and Comer herself.

As ever, please let me know you are coming by signing up on the Google Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12VQn-lecaJy5WqHKglMHjeHE9yc6FihO14kPUCTTuhc/edit?gid=896929965 =896929965

Or by emailing me at [email protected]. We warmly welcome new members to the group, and I am happy to provide further details of how to join us. Janet

08/04/2026

All signs point to: OPENING NIGHT in under a week! Any night will be a blast, but join us this Tuesday April 14th & enjoy your 2nd drink free as you toast our brilliant casts and the European premiere of Santiago Mallan’s HOMUNCULUS and the WORLD premiere of Aravind Dhakshinamoorthy’s TRASH DAY.

ECC’s double bill of new comedies by playwrights under 30 performs 8pm, Tuesday-Saturday, April 14-25 at the Studio Warehouse Theatre, Rue Waelhem 69A, 1030 Brussels

Make sure to get your tickets!
https://www.billetweb.fr/trash-day-homunculus

Adres

The Warehouse, Rue Waelhem 69A
Schaerbeek
1030

Website

http://ecc.theatreinbrussels.com/

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