The Royal Flemish Theatre (KVS), the Flemish municipal theatre of Brussels, unveiled its 2025-2026 season on Thursday evening. This year, the KVS is putting the spotlight on international collaboration – with a particular focus on Spain – while also making room for local talent, both established and emerging.
The upcoming season promises to be one of “big themes, passionate artistic voices and collaboration across languages, countries and cultures,” according to the KVS. Of note is the strong emphasis on Spanish and Latin American productions.
Audiences can look forward to The Bones, a co-production by Manuela Infante and Michael De Cock, inspired by the experiences of a South American forensic anthropologist. The play, which deals with victims of enforced disappearance, will premiere in Chile.
Spanish connection
KVS will also continue its collaboration with the National Theatre of Catalonia, and new theatre makers from Madrid are expected to appear as part of Territorio, a cultural festival arising from this Spanish connection.
Belgian theatre also remains at the heart of the programme. Highlights include Valentijn Dhaenens’ directorial debut Powerplay, which explores intergenerational power dynamics, Sara Oklobdzija’s critique of the integration system in M.O.L, and Michael Disanka’s poetic tribute to the Congo.
Returning favourites include Julie Cafmeyer, Ann Miller, Dimitri Leue and Sofie Decleir with Alkibiades, based on Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer’s bestseller.
New this season: Saturday performances begin at 6 p.m. Students, regardless of their field of study, can attend shows for just €8. Performing Arts students are entitled to free last-minute tickets, where available, through a special laisser-passer scheme.
