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Royal Flemish Theatre
Theatre in Brussels, Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Royal Flemish Theatre (Dutch: Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg, abbreviated KVS; French: Théâtre royal flamand) is a theatre in central Brussels, Belgium. It is the anchor of the Flemish theatre company in Brussels, which aims to promote professional theatre in the Dutch language in Belgium and abroad. A place is also made for dance, poetry, music and temporary exhibitions.
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![]() The Royal Flemish Theatre seen from the Rue de Laeken/Lakensestraat | |
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Address | Quai aux Pierres de Taille 7 / Arduinkaai 7 1000 City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region Belgium |
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Coordinates | 50°51′19″N 4°21′04″E |
Type | Theatre |
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Opened | 1887 |
Architect | Jean Baes [fr] |
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The theatre is located in the Quays Quarter, where the inner port of the City of Brussels was located until the end of the 19th century.[1] Its main facade is located on the Rue de Laeken/Lakensestraat. It is served by the metro stations Yser/IJzer (on lines 2 and 6), De Brouckère (on lines 1, 3, 4 and 5) and Sainte-Catherine/Sint-Katelijne (on lines 1 and 5).