We believe in the importance of active engagement in the performing arts for all. Not only does it give you an opportunity to enhance your skills, but it also builds confidence and engenders a sense of community.
Once you have participated in any of our Workshops, you become part of our family. We are building a network of like-minded the
We believe in the importance of active engagement in the performing arts for all. Not only does it give you an opportunity to enhance your skills, but it also builds confidence and engenders a sense of community.
Once you have participated in any of our Workshops, you become part of our family. We are building a network of like-minded theatre enthusiasts across Brussels and we invite you to join us.
Our Workshops are open to all to attend, regardless of experience or language-background. Most (but not all!) of our Workshops are currently tailored to those aged 16+.
In order to ensure everyone gets the most out of our Workshops, we do ask for some minimum skill requirements for some of them.
As a rule, a Workshop will run weekly for 5-10 weeks. For all Workshops, except ACT, you will need to commit to attending most of the sessions.
In addition to weekly classes, we also organise a one-week summer course for 10-18-year-olds and occasional Masterclasses. Keep an eye on our newsletter to get the latest!
"The Bridge is a welcoming, versatile, innovative, professional but relaxed outfit that really enriches Brussels' theatre scene! I'm a big fan :)"
– Anonymous Workshop Participant, Spring 2022 session
We open courses based on demand and space availability. Please fill out the short form linked below to let us know if you are interested in starting a course in January. Please note that the booking page will say that the course is sold out - this is not the case, rather the opposite: we are yet to put them on sale.
Saturdays, 10:00 - 12:00
"All work and no play makes Jack, Jill, others a dull boy, girl, person. We all play a lot of games while growing up and once we grow up, play seems to take a backseat and becomes a sweet memory of yesteryears. These workshops organised by The Bridge provide a safe place for people from different walks of life to come together, learn and have fun. It is a lot of fun. They help us to rediscover and connect with the child within each one of us. There is a sense of camaraderie while we learn together and learn from each other. It is amazing to see what all is possible within a short period of time when we are in a non-judgemental, trusting environment. With every workshop that I attend, I discover something new about myself. I am very grateful for these workshops."
– Anonymous Workshop Participant, Spring 2023 session
We are working hard to open registration for our new term of Workshops as soon as possible. We hope to be able to announce this by the end of July. The new term will start on 14 September.
All of our Workshops will take place in The Bridge Theatre Studio, a space dedicated to unlocking your creativity in St Gilles. Our Workshops are for all aged 16 and over.
Our Workshops from September will be slightly altered. We have taken on board the feedback we have received from you to give you greater differentiation of levels, more chances to progress, and more chances for performance
Our PLAY and MUSICAL THEATRE Workshops are 30-week course that run in 10-week modules. Each Workshop has five different levels (Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Master – differentiated by self-assessment) and each level is compromised of three 10-week modules (Module 1, Module 2, Module 3).
Module 1 focuses on technique.
Module 2 focuses on building performing experience.
Module 3 ends in a collective showcase performance.
You must have completed Module 1 to be admitted to Module 2, and you must have completed Module 2 to be admitted to Module 3. Nevertheless, there are multiple entry points throughout the year and Modules do not have to be completed consecutively.
The Bridge Show Choir also runs in 10-week terms, with a different focus each term. It is possible to join the Bridge Show Choir at the beginning of any term.
CONNECT is a 10-week course during which participants go through a transformative experience.
SPEECHES is a five-week course in which participants get to practice their public speaking skills from a theatrical perspective.
ACT Workshops are one-off masterclasses in different acting styles and techniques, with a different teacher each week!
We offer five levels, grouped according to a self-assessment. We may offer more courses in certain levels, depending on demand.
Beginners: Fridays 19.00 - 21.30
Elementary: Tuesdays 19.00 - 21.30
Intermediate: Saturdays 13.00 - 15.30
Advanced: Thursdays 19.00 - 21.30
Master: Not available at this time
Criteria for Entry
BEGINNER:
No requirements
ELEMENTARY:
Must be comfortable acting in front of others
INTERMEDIATE:
Must have experience of character analysis and physical theatre
ADVANCED:
Must have experience of monologues and performing in a full play to a paying audience
MASTER:
Must have experience with Shakespeare and have performed a character with lines in a full play to a paying audience
We offer five levels, grouped according to a self-assessment. We may offer more courses in certain levels, depending on demand.
All levels take place on Sundays.
Beginners: 17.30 - 19.00
Elementary: 15.30 - 17.30
Intermediate: 13.00 - 15.30
Advanced: 10.00 - 13.00
Master: Not available at this time
Criteria for Entry
BEGINNER:
No requirements
ELEMENTARY:
Must be able to hear a note and sing it
Must have a basic understanding of dance terminology
INTERMEDIATE:
Must have experience in singing in harmony
Must have some previous acting experience
Must be a confident dancer
ADVANCED:
Must be comfortable singing solo
Must have previous performance experience
Must be able to learn choreography quickly
All of our other Workshops are open level and are open to experienced thespians as well as complete beginners alike. This is except for The Bridge Show Choir for which it is necessary to be able to hold a harmony line.
ACT (one-offs):
Saturdays, 15.30 - 18.30
with some Sundays
The Bridge Show Choir (3 x 10-week terms):
Sundays, 19.00 - 21.00
SPEECHES (5 weeks):
Mondays, 19.00 - 21.00
Wednesdays, 19.00 - 21.00
CONNECT (10 weeks):
Wednesdays, 19.00 - 21.30
Accessible by multiple mean of transportation:
* Access to the Studio is only available through a
flight of stairs and is unfortunately
not wheelchair accessible
Our week-long summer workshop in August 2022 offered coaching in acting, singing and dancing to young people aged 10-18. The week was taught by industry professionals and included special workshops on performing techniques, ending with a performance for parents and friends.
The Bridge Theatre provided three scholarships for this workshop, widening access to those who could not otherwise afford to take part.
Photo: Kerrana McAvoy
From September 2021, The Bridge Theatre Workshops began weekly rehearsals for people of all ages, from 10 and above, for our November show – All Together Now! For more over 9 weekends, cast members were immersed in acting, singing and dancing.
The workshop culminated in a show at the Vaudeville Theatre in central Brussels.
The Bridge Productions ASBL
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We are bringing over two extremely talented actors for a unique Masterclass on 14+15 December.
Over the course of two days, two actors from the UK's Royal Shakespeare Company will take you through a fun and rewarding journey to get to know and love Shakespeare better