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Alternatives théâtrales
Alternatives théâtrales analyzes and critiques contemporary performing arts, with archives, dramatic analysis and show reviews.
About Alternatives théâtrales
Alternatives théâtrales is a French-language magazine devoted to contemporary performing arts, published since 1979. It combines dramatic analysis, artist interviews, portraits and reviews of theatre, opera, dance and related live forms, alongside thematic issues such as its latest number on the figure of the child on stage.
The site also hosts an ongoing digitization of the magazine's 45 years of archives: more than 2,600 articles are already available, with close to 4,000 expected during 2026. An advanced search lets readers filter by period, discipline and institution. Some articles are marked as subscriber-only, and the homepage advertises subscription access from €3 per month, with a launch discount code during the digitization period. A paper edition of the most recent issue is announced for February 2026.
Key features
- Reviews and analysis of contemporary theatre, opera and dance
- Interviews, portraits and essays by contributing critics and scholars
- Digitized archive with more than 2,600 articles available
- Advanced search filterable by period, discipline and institution
- Themed issues, including the latest on children on stage
- Subscriber-only articles alongside freely accessible items
Best for: French-reading theatre professionals, researchers, students and performing-arts enthusiasts who want critical writing and archival material on contemporary live performance.
Good for
- Continuous publication on contemporary performing arts since 1979
- Coverage spans theatre, opera, dance, performance, music, puppetry and more
- Archive digitization adds filters by period, discipline and institution
Watch out for
- Content is published in French only
- Some articles are restricted to subscribers
- Archive digitization is still in progress, with about 4,000 articles expected in 2026
Alternatives théâtrales at a glance
- Official website
- alternativestheatrales.be
- Category
- News & Media › Culture & Arts Magazines
- Type
- Publication
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- French
- Country
- BE
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Alternatives théâtrales FAQ
What performing arts disciplines does it cover?
The magazine lists theatre, opera, dance, performance, music, puppetry, cabaret, young audiences, circus and street arts among its coverage areas.
Is all the content free to read?
No. Some articles are flagged as subscriber-only, and the homepage advertises subscription access from €3 per month during a launch offer tied to the digitization work.
How far back do the archives go?
The digitization covers 45 years of the magazine, with over 2,600 articles already online and close to 4,000 expected during 2026; an advanced search allows filtering by period, discipline and institution.
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