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The English Theatre of Bruges


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 50 attractions in Bruges
Traveler Description:
Live theatre showing a fantastic comedy show (in English) for tourists of Bruges. Bruges Abridged! is a 40-minute theatre experience that takes you...... more » Live theatre showing a fantastic comedy show (in English) for tourists of Bruges. Bruges Abridged! is a 40-minute theatre experience that takes you on a tour of everything Bruges has to offer, including a boat ride, a horse and carriage ride, chocolate-making, lace-making and even a trip up the Belfry. All from the comfort of your theatre seat. Five shows every day (except Mondays). Only €5 for a ticket. « less
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Attraction type: Theater
Address: Walplein 23 Bruges 8000
Belgium
Tel: 050 68 79 45

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5 of 5 stars
Poor_Little_Jimmy   1 contribution
Dublin
Dec 21, 2009

A very easy place to miss, but it was a wonderful treat when we came across the show 'Bruges Abriged;. Hilarious - a must see. more

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2 of 5 stars
brandysnap   1 contribution
yorkshire
Dec 18, 2009

We went as a mixed age group of 20somethings to 50somethings, after reading the rave reviews I made everyone go , but we must have seen a different version to the other reviewers . It was not funny just embarrassing and very loud considering we were inches away from the actor, My family are not going to let me forget... more

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4 of 5 stars
London_Pauline15   1 contribution
London
Dec 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We popped into the Enlish Theatre of Bruges on a rainy afternoon. We were not sure what to expect for 5 euro. The one man show was a fab potted journey through the history of bruges. It was a funny (very UK orientated), informative and witty show. I would say well worth the entrance fee and it is only a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cohennn   1 contribution
Newcastle
Dec 11, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

While in Bruges we stumbled across the show 'Bruges Abridged', and it was a joy. A brilliantly witty parody of a tour of Bruges, the show was performed wonderfully by a very talented comic actor, and had me and my family in stitches throughout. We revisited the show twice, and it turned out to be the unexpected highlight of our... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pippinsmall   1 contribution
England
Dec 10, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This was a great show. Very lively, entertaining and very funny. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it is definitely worth going to see. For only 5 euros you are guaranteed to be entertained. I would recommend this attraction if you are visiting Bruges. more

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5 of 5 stars
PhoebeFisher   1 contribution
London
Nov 20, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The English Theatre of Bruges is based in a beautiful little square, and is a charming old building, featuring an English bookshop (with lovely trompe l'oeil painted panels) in addition to a theatre space. Clare Allen runs the enterprise and sources a great selection of books, as well as programming the theatre with carefully chosen English shows. The theatre is... more

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4 of 5 stars
Yettie61   2 contributions
Elgin
Nov 10, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

You'd probably have to be British to appreciate this. I loved it. Very eccentric. An entertaining half hour, and do remember, it's not serious! One of the reviewers on here obviously just didn't get it!! more

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4 of 5 stars
AigburthWanderer   1 contribution
aigburth
Oct 11, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

franklark@blueyonder.co.uk I must admit I only went in because I was exhausted after hoofing round Bruges all day - five euros what's to lose?Anyway I found myself charmed and amused as well as rested.It's a quirky funny take on the many charms and foibles of Bruges and a great way to end a day's sightseeing more

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5 of 5 stars
anglofreak   1 contribution
Aalter
Oct 5, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I was born in Bruges, but live in Aalter (on the border between East- and West-Flanders). As a retired English teacher I am thrilled that this charming theatre is another occasion for me to stay in contact with live English whilst I enjoy first class theatre productions. I've told my former colleagues about the theatre and some of them have... more

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1 of 5 stars
GordonCotswolds   5 contributions
Cotswolds
Sep 21, 2009

Unlike the previous reviewers I found this half hour show amateurish. The film, on which your tour of Bruges is based is of poor quality, the commentary is as much about Liverpool as Bruges. The humour was sparse and I was grateful the show was only 30 minutes. more

Management response from
Clare Allen, Owner

Hello everyone! I just wanted to post a comment about this review. Obviously we are incredibly disappointed to have an unhappy customer and we will certainly take his comments on board. As our other reviews show, practically all of our customers thoroughly enjoy the production. It is very, very rare that a person doesn't enjoy the show, but, with comedy,...

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The English Theatre of Bruges Address

Walplein 23, Bruges 8000, Belgium
Tel: 050 68 79 45