Practical info for schools

Bringing your class to a school performance?
Here you’ll find everything you need to know: from booking to billing, and everything in between.

How can we make a reservation?

  • Log in to your account or create a personal account via scholen.bronks.be/login. Sharing accounts is not recommended.
  • Choose a performance from our school programme and click “reserve”.
  • Use the form to request a school performance before June 1.
  • Your request is registered. Once all requests have been received, we will create a balanced, fair distribution, taking into account your preferences.
  • You will receive an order confirmation before the summer holidays. Once you confirm the order, your reservation is complete. 
  • Any changes in pupil attendance numbers should be declared at the start of the school year. You can make changes until one month before the performance.
  • You can still submit a request online after June 1. However, it will fall outside the fair allocation process. If there are not enough places, your class will be placed on a waiting list.

Rates and invoicing

Kindergarten and primary school€6
Secondary school€9
Adult learners€11
Teachers and attendantsfree
Invoicing
  • The invoice is generated based on the number of pupils in the reservation request and will be sent to the email address and addressed to your school’s billing email address.
  • The school pays the invoice by bank transfer upon receipt.
Conditions of sale
  • Changes in the number of pupils in attendance must be declared at the latest one month before the performance date. For kindergarten and primary schools, a maximum deviation of 10% is permitted.
  • Complete cancellations must be made at least 2 months before the performance date. Any later cancellations will not be refundable.

Manage your reservation(s)

Educational support

The theatre experience starts well before the curtains open – especially in a school context. A proper preparation in class makes pupils more curious and involved. It helps them step into the theatre with an open mind and the right expectations.

That’s why we provide educational support for all our performances, tailored to the age of the pupils and the contents of the performance.

For primary and secondary schools, where possible, a teacher will visit the class beforehand for a 50-minute introduction. We will get in touch a few weeks before the performance to make practical arrangements.

If a class visit is not feasible, we will provide an inspiring educational pack that allows teachers to provide the proper preparation themselves.

Tips for a pleasant theatre visit

Walk pupils through theatre codes of conduct
It’s important to prepare children for their own ‘role’: that of the spectator. They will watch what happens on stage from their chairs. Spectators can react, laugh, cry, applaud, but they always remain seated and don’t retell the entire story (or anything else) to their neighbour. 

Discuss the difference between theatre and cinema
Why can you snack on a bag of popcorn during a film, but not during a theatre performance? Tell the pupils that the noise would not only be annoying for the other spectators, but also for the actors on stage. Besides the quality of the play and the actors’ performances, the interaction between the audience and the actors is a crucial factor in the performance’s success.

Arrive well on time
Make sure to leave enough time for a toilet visit and to put away bags and coats.

Don’t forget to turn off your phone before entering the theatre.

Tell the children that the theatre will briefly be dark
Explain that the lights will go down and the spotlights will be on the actors. This may be a bit scary to some children, but it’s also the perfect time to calm down, sit back in your chair, sharpen your senses and enjoy the performance!

Calmly guide children to their chairs
It’s best if teachers are spread out between the children. This makes it easier to calm them down after an intense or loud scene. Strong reactions are part of the game, but it’s important that attention quickly returns to the stage.

Don’t take photos during the performance
Taking pictures during the performance is disruptive. If you want production images, please request them via info@bronks.be

contact

  • Heb je nog onbeantwoorde vragen? Contacteer dan Scholen@bronks.be of bel naar 02/219 99 21
  • Blijf je graag op de hoogte van ons schoolprogramma? Abonneer je dan op onze scholennieuwsbrief via deze weg.

Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I order tickets directly?

As we want to give all schools and classes a fair chance to attend a theatre performance, we work with a request system. We kindly ask you to submit your request by 1 June. Once all requests have been received, we will create a balanced and fair allocation.

Can I submit a request after 1 June?

You can still submit a request online after 1 June. However, your request will fall outside the scheduling process that ensures a balanced and fair allocation. If there are not enough places available, your class will be placed on a waiting list.

Can I change the number of attending pupils later?

Deviations from the indicated number of pupils must be reported at the start of the school year. If there are any further changes afterwards, these must be declared at least one month before the performance date. The invoice will be based on the number of pupils indicated in advance. For kindergarten and primary schools, a maximum deviation of 10% is permitted.

Can I cancel my reservation?

Send an email to scholen@bronks.be or call 02/219 9921 to cancel your school reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 2 months before the performance date. Any later cancellations will not be refundable.

What time do the doors open?

The reception desk opens 30 minutes before the start of the performance. The theatre doors open a few minutes before the performance starts. Make sure to arrive on time!

Can we consume our snacks and drinks at BRONKS?

Having a quick snack at our reception before a performance is no problem. If you want time and space to eat your lunch box here, please get in touch in advance to discuss options.

We’ll be late. Now what?

Please let us know as soon as possible. If you want to notify us last minute, please call our general number 02/229 53 00. In some cases, we can hold the performance start for a short while, but once the performance has started, we will not admit latecomers. Please make sure to leave on time and take into account any traffic delays.

Can we take pictures?

No, using smartphones or cameras during the performance is not permitted. If you want a group photo, you can take one after the performance. If you want production images, please request them via info@bronks.be

Can we eat and drink in the theatre?

No, eating and drinking in the theatre itself is not permitted.

Can our pupils choose where they sit?

No, since our performances are usually sold out, we will guide pupils to empty seats. We do this to facilitate quick entry and to make sure no seats are left empty.