Private company

Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles

Logo: theatrenational.be3

Theatre in Brussels, Belgium

The Théâtre national Wallonie-Bruxelles (French pronunciation: [teɑtʁ nɑsjɔnal walɔni bʁysɛl]; "National Theatre Wallonia-Brussels") is a theatre in central Brussels, Belgium, owned by the French Community of Belgium. It is located at 111/115, boulevard Émile Jacqmain/Émile Jacqmainlaan.2 It was founded by Jacques Huisman and René Hainaux.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jan 1, 1958Founded1
Bruxelles-Théâtre national de la Communauté française (2)
Photo: Romaine, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons5

The Théâtre national Wallonie-Bruxelles (French pronunciation: [teɑtʁ nɑsjɔnal walɔni bʁysɛl]; "National Theatre Wallonia-Brussels") is a theatre in central Brussels, Belgium, owned by the French Community of Belgium. It is located at 111/115, boulevard Émile Jacqmain/Émile Jacqmainlaan.2

The story

Founded by Jacques Huisman and René Hainaux on Jan 1, 1958.1

The Théâtre national Wallonie-Bruxelles was founded on 19 September 1945 by Prince Charles. It is the highest ranked theatre institution for the French Community of Belgium, with the largest number of productions. Since 2023, it has been the venue of the annual Magritte Awards ceremony.

From Wikipedia’s article on Théâtre national Wallonie-Bruxelles, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Leadership

Who has led Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Timeline

  1. Mar 12, 2021Renamed Name changed to Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles1
  2. Nov 16, 2004Renamed Name changed to Théâtre National de la Communauté française1
  3. Jan 1, 1958Founded Founded1