Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The 20th Theater op de Mark in Hasselt drew 125,000 visitors up 10,000 from 2 years ago. The festival’s street performances in special spots showcase the city’s culture and architecture.
In the 1st week of August Hasselt had 125,000 visitors for the 20th edition of Theater op de Mark. That’s an increase of 10,000 visitors compared to the last event two years ago. The festival is famous for its lively street theater performances and features different acts in special spots all around the city.It has been said that some performances take place in unique and surprising places which adds to the festival’s charm and makes it more engaging. These locations can include historic buildings, city parks or other famous spots in Hasselt making each show a special experience that connects with the city’s culture and architecture.According to resources this year’s festival’s success shows that street theater is becoming more popular and that people in the region are still excited about it.
How did the special event ‘Un dîner pour 1’ at the governor’s residence garden in Hasselt combine food, theater, and British humor?
The governor’s residence garden was opened for a special event called “Un dîner pour 1,” which combined food and theater in a unique way. The event featured a performance by the theater company Le P’tit Cirk known for its creative and engaging shows. The performance paid tribute to British humor inspired by Lauri Wylie’s famous play “Un dîner pour 1” and the well-loved TV version that has entertained audiences with its smart jokes and timing.It has been said that the performance not only celebrated traditional British comedy but also let guests enjoy the beauty of the governor’s garden while having a nice meal and watching live theater. The evening was meant to highlight the lovely garden and the lasting charm of British humor making it a memorable experience for everyone.
According to audience reviews in the play described by spectator Lut Dreezen the main funny part is about a birthday dinner where the guests are missing. The butler who is supposed to serve these guests who aren’t there goes through the motions of a fancy dinner. The humor comes from how silly the butler’s actions are without any guests creating a funny situation for the play. The situation gets even funnier when the butler instead of doing his job of serving starts drinking all the drinks meant for the guests who aren’t there. Lut Dreezen thought this part of the play was especially funny because it shows how the butler ignores the formalities adding even more humor to the already silly situation.
“I laughed the whole time,” says Angela Castro about the show. “They were really good.” The place was nice too: “It’s my first time here,” says Dreezen. “I’m happy there’s a lot of shade in the garden because it’s too hot in the sun,” adds Castro.
