VTi (Vlaams Theater Instituut)

http://www.froefroe.be

Theater FroeFroe makes puppet theatre for children, young people and adults. Their productions contain all kinds of cross-overs between puppets, figures, objects, video, actors and live music. They are not afraid to try any experiment in form, concept or discipline. The result is hip puppet theatre, a children’s theatre without childishness, theatre that digs and pinches.
The performances are based on original work, books, repertory theatre or commissions from Dutch-speaking writers and composers.

http://www.compagnie-cecilia.be/

Compagnie Cecilia was founded in 2006 by Johan Heldenbergh, Marijke Pinoy and Arne Sierens. These three theatre-makers had previously worked together in various set-ups over a period of 10 years. Johan Heldenbergh performed in Arne Sierens’ production Mijn Blackie (1998), which forms the first reference point. Heldenbergh and Marijke Pinoy worked together intensively with Theater Zuidpool. Both performed in several productions by Arne Sierens, who previously worked at various theatre companies, including Dastheater.

http://www.needcompany.org

Jan Lauwers founded Needcompany together with Grace Ellen Barkey. They together are responsible for Needcompany larger-scale productions. The group of performers Jan Lauwers and Grace Ellen Barkey have put together over the years is quite unique in its versatility. Their associated artists are MaisonDahlBonnema (Hans Petter Dahl & Anna Sophia Bonnema), Lemm&Barkey (Lot Lemm & Grace Ellen Barkey), OHNO Cooperation (Maarten Seghers & Jan Lauwers) and the NC ensemble, which includes the inimitable Viviane De Muynck.

Tg Schemering was founded by Eric Vanthillo in 2003 to give theatrical form to various plans, thoughts, ideas and dreams, in productions for a varied audience which either is or feels young. The company creates visual performances about recognisable emotions and themes, in which music always plays an important role and where wonder and imagination are central features. Tg Schemering opts for an evocative approach, as this allows it to address the audience more quickly and more directly, rather than using an abundance of words.

http://www.lesballetscdela.be

Les Ballets C de la B was founded in 1984 by Alain Platel. This dance and theatre collective has now developed into a group that is successful both at home and abroad. Les Ballets C de la B is often mentioned in the same breath as Wim Vandekeybus, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Jan Lauwers and Jan Fabre, all artists, since referred to collectively as the Flemish Wave, who were responsible for bringing about changes in the Flemish theatre landscape.

http://www.ultima-thule.be

Ultima Thule is a theatre company with its headquarters in Ghent whose main activity is ‘figure’ or puppet theatre. Its productions always test the boundaries of the puppet theatre medium and are a crossover between several arts disciplines.

http://fr.vti.be/en/http/%252Fwww.unionsuspecte.be

Union Suspecte is a young, rebellious, challenging theatre and dance company. It is known for its radical, straight to the point performances like Onze Lieve Vrouw van Vlaanderen, Singhet ende Weset Vro and We People.

http://www.marthatentatief.be

MartHa!tentatief is a theatre company that has been working on urban themes for years, resulting in easy access performances (some on location) that often have a festive feel to them. The company makes theatre about the world and the times we live in. Everything it does stems from the belief that the enormous changes that confront us today do not have to lead to loneliness, alienation and immobility. Because whilst every change involves an element of loss, it also throws open new perspectives and opportunities.

http://www.luxemburgvzw.be

In 1997 Arlette Van Overvelt set up Luxemburg as a company making theatre for children and ‘anyone else who is curious’. Luxemburg is a small, adaptable company that strongly believes in playing in both large theatres and on smaller stages; in a village in the middle of nowhere or in a forgotten corner of town. Luxemburg has been operationally subsidized since 2001. Arlette Van Overvelt is artistic director, producer and coach. Nele Gernaey acts as business and managing director and Rein De Smet is responsible for communication and education.

http://www.laika.be

Laika is an internationally renowned theatre company that creates ’theatre of the senses’: imaginative productions aimed at children, youngsters, and grown-ups who have retained their child-like capacity for surprise. Laika’s fascination with children and teenagers is closely tied to their ability to look at the world with a fresh eye and a sense of amazement. Its productions appeal strongly to the senses and abound with tasty stories, new recipes and unknown worlds.