28 CULTURE & EVENTS
THE BULLETIN
14 DAYS The best of Brussels Performance
Events SAINTS MICHAEL AND GUDULA CATHEDRAL PARK
THEATRE 140
Brussels, sustainable city!
Stand Up Brussels
Brussels’ green credentials may not be obvious, but they are impressive – so impressive that the city has put in a confident bid for the title ‘European Green City’ of 2014. For starters, fully one-half of the region is green space. In addition, and just for instance, it is the first region anywhere to impose a zero-carbon standard on all new buildings from 2015 forward. Many more social, economic and environmental measures intended to transform Brussels into a liveable, sustainable city are presented in an exhibition housed in a purpose-built 25-metre-tall tower now standing in front of the cathedral. It’s made of metal scaffolding, and don’t worry: it’s only temporary. Visiting the show is fun, educational and inspiring. It’s also accessible to people with reduced mobility, or so they say. Those who make it to the top level are rewarded with a great view from an elevated garden created by the artist Bob Verschueren, whose solo show ‘Bioadversity’ is on view at Le Botanique. You’ve got to see it. Sept 22 listing
Need a fix of English-language humour? Look no further than the UK comedy circuit that takes up residence at Théâtre 140 for a monthly series of shows. It kicks off the new season with Seann Walsh deftly delivering punch lines along with fellow Brits Phil Butler and Josh Widdicombe. The series continues on October 22 with EastEnd cabaret in a musical romp that sends bawdy gags flying from start to finish. For the full ‘anglophile’ experience, tuck in to an Indian buffet laid on from 19.15 (€10). Sept 24 listing
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Comic draw Seann Walsh KIDS' STUFF
NIGHTLIFE
THURSDAY SEPT 22 NOTHING HURTS + DEUX VOIX UNTIL OCT 1 19.00
Double bill opens the new season: Deux Voix by Pier Paolo Pasolini and Cor Herkströter; Nothing Hurts by Falk Richter (in French). Théâtre Les Tanneurs, 75 Rue des Tanneurs, www.tanneurs.be LE TOUR DU MONDE EN 80 JOURS SEPT 22-OCT 22
Jules Verne’s celebrated work staged by Thierry Debroux. Terrific family fare (in French). Théâtre Royal du Parc, 3 Rue de la Roi, www.theatreduparc.be ISELP CELEBRATES 40 YEARS SEPT 22-25
Four-day celebration at the contemporary art space with exhibitions, talks, performances and films. ISELP, 31 Blvd de Waterloo www.iselp.be
MUSEUM NOCTURNES SEPT 22-DEC 15
Late opening every Thursday in selected museums. Check the changing list each week. www.nocturnes.brusselsmuseums.be BRUSSELS,SUSTAINABLE CITY
Brussels really is going green. Find out how in this tall, environmentally friendly, makeshift tower. Description above Saints Michael and Gudula Cathedral Park www.villedurable.be FRIDAY SEPT 23 MEDEA SEPT 23 & 24
Butoh dancer Carlotta Ikeda enacts the eroticism and violence of the legendary tragic figure. Text by French writer Pascal Quignard, music by Alain Mahé. Bozar, 3 Rue Ravenstein www.bozar.be
AUGUSTE ORTS SEPT 23 & 24
Video projects by the esteemed Belgian artists grouped under this monniker plus several guests. Bozar, 3 Rue Ravenstein www.bozar.be RALLYE CHANTONS FRANCAIS SEPT 23-25
Free French chanson concerts in 15 venues. City-wide www.rallyechantonsfrancais.be BRUSSELS BIKE TOURS UNTIL OCT 31
Daily four-hour tours in English take in most of downtown plus the EU district. Pit stop for frites at the famous Maison Antoine and beer in a local bar. Tourist Information Office Hôtel de Ville, Grand’Place www.brusselsbiketours.com
LA NUIT DES CHERCHEURS 18.00
The mutual dependence of art and science is elucidated in child-friendly workshops, talks, demonstrations, 3-D projections and more, presented in three Brussels institutions: the Museum of Fine Arts, IRPA (Institut Royal du Patrimoine artistique) and the Royal Planetarium. Find out from a watercolourist whose special subject is mushrooms, why, in this high-tech age, botanical drawing is still a thriving occupation. Multiple venues www.nuitdeschercheurs.be RED STRIPE REGGAE BUS FESTIVAL SEPT 23 & 24
Indoor fest of reggae and dub music. Tour & Taxis, 86 Ave du Port www.reggaebus.be