Lorena Spindler is a multidisciplinary artist on the Brussels scene, drawing much of her inspiration from current sociological phenomena. I’ll be there for you (for me) is being presented this season at atelier210, in partnership with Varia. Interview by Sophie Thomine.

Our thoughts are with Mohamadou Niane, who passed away on 17 January, his family, his friends and everyone who knew him. Moh had been a key and unifying figure within the Varia technical team for some thirty years. His sudden passing has inspired a collection of tributes from the Varia teams

Penda Diouf and Silvia Costa blend different time periods and dreams in a story of a deeply close sisterly bond. As a break-up looms, memories—both real and imagined—resurface and fracture the family narrative. Created as a touring production by the Comédie de Valence, Soeur·s, nos forêts aussi ont

Five dancers attempt to respond to the tremors of the world, caught between order and chaos. In an endless flow of movement, they momentarily set aside their individuality to reach out to one another. From the uniqueness of the individual body to the unison of the ensemble, they reconnect with

The artists Salvatore Calcagno and Dany Boudreault met in 2014. It was love at first sight, both personally and artistically. It was this encounter that inspired a 25-minute piece entitled Sara perché ti amo . Sara perché ti amo has been performed in a number of flats, studios and garages, in places

The end of the year is drawing near, and with it comes the desire to treat those we love. This year, we wanted to suggest the idea of giving one or more unique experiences – moments of diverse sensations and discovery. Le Varia offers you some fresh gift ideas: invitations to journey through the

Through the mourning of wild and domestic animals, big and small, Marie Lecomte’s cheerful troupe seeks to find ways to do just that: a musical show exploring our rituals surrounding death, *Feu les animaux* is an invitation to celebrate it in a different way. An interview conducted by Sophie

Once again this year, Théâtre Varia is renewing its commitment to the Plateforme Factory project, in collaboration with the Maison de la Culture de Tournai, the Théâtre de Namur and Central / La Louvière. Together, we offer workspaces, as well as technical and logistical support, to artists and

Whether you’re coming as a family, on your own or with friends, with or without children and teenagers: this season, we invite you to discover no fewer than six shows at the Varia, designed to appeal to all generations. Performances suitable for ages 6 and up, scheduled during the day or at dusk, at

Le Varia is one of the Performing Arts Centres of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Based in the heart of the capital since its foundation in 1981, it houses two performance venues – the Théâtre Varia and the Studio Varia – as well as various rehearsal spaces, spread across two buildings. A place of