A venue for a young audience and a hub for young talent.

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De Studio is a creative hub based at the Mechelseplein in the heart of Antwerp. At De Studio, children and young adults are spectators as well as artists/creators.

In 2011, the Province of Antwerp bought the building that used to house the famous drama and acting school Studio Herman Teirlinck. The arts organization Villanella acquired the long lease of the building. It was renamed De Studio and in addition to that new name, Villanella also gave it a new focus: theatre, cinema, music, literature, dance, parties, debates,… De Studio is a unique venue where every lover of performing arts feels at home.

Today, De Studio provides space and support to, among others, Theater FroeFroe, Laika, De Spiegel, fABULEUS, ZEBARBAR, Compagnie Barbarie and Theater Artemis. Artists turn their dreams into reality at De Studio, in order to blow the audience’s mind. 24/7.

One can never know what tomorrow brings, but as long as it innovates and surprises, what tomorrow brings deserves its place at De Studio.

We hope to see you soon at a theatre matinée by day or at a funky party in the middle of the night!

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January

20u00     Wed 22 Jan
PEEKABOO
Maxime Dreesen & De Studio
theatre
tickets

What would your life look like if you could rediscover your sexuality in public space?

PEEKABOO is a vision of a world transformed into a sex playground. This universe depicts new ways of contact through ‘cruising’: seeking fleeting, sexual contacts in the open air.

Theatre maker Maxime Dreesen approaches this phenomenon as getting lost in a web of experimental relationships and unexpected encounters.

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première

20u00     Thu 23 Jan
PEEKABOO
Maxime Dreesen & De Studio
theatre
tickets

What would your life look like if you could rediscover your sexuality in public space?

PEEKABOO is a vision of a world transformed into a sex playground. This universe depicts new ways of contact through ‘cruising’: seeking fleeting, sexual contacts in the open air.

Theatre maker Maxime Dreesen approaches this phenomenon as getting lost in a web of experimental relationships and unexpected encounters.

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20u00     Sun 26 Jan
Happy New Queer
Antwerp Queer Arts Festival & Queer Leuven
theatre
tickets

On Sunday, January 26, we celebrate Happy New Queer in Antwerp! Dena Vahdani, your favorite stand-up comedian and our radiant host, will lead you through an evening full of surprises.

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February

20u30     Sun 23 Feb
Rhythm Section On Tour 2025
Tatsuya Nakatani & Peter Jacquemyn With Georg Wissel & Paul Lytton
music
tickets

An inspiring encounter featuring the virtuosic Belgian-Japanese rhythm section of Tatsuya Nakatani and Peter Jacquemyn (bass), the legendary English, in Belgium residing, drummer Paul Lytton, and the innovative German reed player Georg Wissel.

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March

20u30     Wed 5 Mar
Dull Boy Johnny
EP-release The Move
music
tickets

After Dull Boy Johnny's previous release, a double EP with a tropical A-side and an erotic B-side, this time the three gentlemen are out on the dance floor. After all, the neighbors decided as much.

Unlike the recordings of their previous work that took place abroad, this time they stayed in a steamy attic room in Belgium, where guitarist and producer Jan built a studio. Unable to record at night because of neighbors who did not (yet) appreciate Dull Boy Johnny's music, they dove into Antwerp's nightlife.

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19u00     Sat 8 Mar
Rocket Sugar Factory
Invited by Belgian Improvisation League
comedy
tickets

The Belgian Improvisation League (BIL) is since 36 years the most renowned organization dedicated to the art of improvisational theater. BIL brings together talented performers who specialize in creating spontaneous, unscripted performances. These shows are characterized by their creativity, humor, and audience interaction, making each performance a unique experience. Over the years the BIL has worked together with some of the best improvisors from all over the world. And now it's a good time to bring them to Antwerp.

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19u00     Sat 8 Mar
Luisa Omielan
@Mad Goat
comedy
tickets

LUISA OMIELAN (UK)

Luisa Omielan is a BAFTA breakthrough comedian from the U.K who is credited with creating her own genre of comedy. She broke through with her one woman stand up show ‘What Would Beyonce Do?!’ At Edinburgh fringe festival over a decade ago. The show was called genre defining a paved the way for a new style of comedy seen by women. She has toured the world ever since. Like the moon, she is better to capture, live in real life. 

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22u00     Sat 8 Mar
Ria Lina, Kae Kurd, TK Kirkland
Gala Night
comedy
tickets

Close Mad Goat Comedy Festival with a bang! This edition, we once again have the beloved galas featuring comedy toppers of the moment. Laugh along with Ria Lina, Kae Kurd and TK Kirkland.

RIA LINA (VK) 

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20u00     Mon 24 Mar
Grafixx EXTD. #8
visual art
tickets

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this edition of EXTD. cannot take place.
But postponement is not a cancellation: The integral programme will be shifted to Monday 24 March 2025.
Thank you for your understanding.

 

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May

20u30     Thu 15 May
The Colorist Orchestra
music
TICKETS

The Colorist Orchestra plays new instrumental pop music. The orchestra reworks well-known instrumental hits into new compositions, often with only subtle references to the original. This 'recomposed music' is inspired by genres as diverse as disco, electronica, classical music and traditional folklore, with one goal in mind: to make you dance. The Colorist Orchestra aims to reevaluate lost music and breathe new life into it, by recoloring recognizable melodies and experimenting with new sound combinations.

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