The ITG Mission

Membership

Membership of the Irish Theatre Group of Belgium (ITG) is open to all, and not just to people from Ireland! Membership of the ITG is now free! To become a member of the ITG you simply need to print, complete, sign and return the membership form.

General Philosophy

The Irish Theatre Group (ITG) is a not-for-profit organisation in Brussels promoting Irish and international theatre in the spirit of Irish drama.

The ITG aims to produce voluntary theatre of 'excellence', encompassing both innovative and more traditional styles and content.

While representing Irish interest in the Brussels theatre community, the ITG is primarily a forum for all those interested in theatre, in any capacity, to be involved and develop theatrical skills. An essential part of our philosophy is to encourage and nurture support from both new and established talent in all areas of theatre. All nationalities are welcome.

The ITG hopes to entertain, stimulate and train. While pursuing this mission, the process should be basically one of enjoyment and fun for all involved.

Activities

The ITG primarily aims to stage drama shows in Belgium (Brussels):

at least one main stage and one studio production per season, and,
where possible, provide other opportunities for performance during the year.

Additionally, the ITG will be open to producing shows outside Brussels where feasible (e.g. FEATS)

The ITG also aims to provide workshops for theatre skills development:

at least one technical workshop per season (includes direction, producing, lighting, make-up, stage management, assistant directing, props, set designing and building, and so forth); and,
at least one acting workshop per season to develop all round skills.

As for other goals, the ITG will endeavour to keep abreast of new developments in theatre, e.g. through play readings, theatre festival attendance, encouraging new writing and developing original approaches to performance.

Performance & Rehearsal Space

The ITG is based in "The Warehouse", a complex of buildings in the Schaerbeek area of Brussels which it co-owns with the American Theatre Company and English Theatre Brussels. 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 65. The creation of the Warehouse Studio Theatre has been made possible by donations from patrons, corporate and personal donations.