About
Le groupe de l'Ouest lointain is a play by Merlin Vervaet about Douglas Mawson, who leaves Brussels to search for an undiscovered village in Antarctica. It mixes absurd comedy with an exploration story and lasts 1h35.
What to expect
The play follows Douglas Mawson, a 30-year-old unemployed Brussels man, as he searches for an undiscovered village in Antarctica.
- He gathers a team at a café
- An old arthritic pianist
- A superhumanly strong woman
- A quiet philosopher who can heal souls
- Cold, hunger and crevasses threaten the trip
- It mixes absurd comedy and exploration
- For ages 14+, duration 1h35
- After-scene talk on 27 May and 3 June
Dates
Questions
When does Le groupe de l'Ouest lointain start and end?
Le groupe de l'Ouest lointain is on Tuesday, 25 May 2027, 20:00.
Where is Le groupe de l'Ouest lointain?
Le groupe de l'Ouest lointain takes place at Le Rideau, Rue Goffart, 7a, Ixelles.
How much are tickets for Le groupe de l'Ouest lointain?
Tickets for Le groupe de l'Ouest lointain cost from €5 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
How long is it and what age is it for?
It lasts 1h35 and is for ages 14 and up.
Are there after-show talks?
Yes. After the performances on 27 May and 3 June 2027, the show team stays for an after-scene talk.
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Getting there
Le Rideau, Rue Goffart, 7a, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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