AλMA

AλMA is a Greek theatre group based in Brussels, Belgium, founded in the summer of 2017. Born from a shared passion for theatre and the desire for artistic creation, the group brings together people who believe in the power of performance as a form of collective expression. What began as the common vision of two directors gradually developed into a wider creative community, growing from seven members to eleven and eventually to more than 45 members, according to the group's own account.

The name AλMA reflects the group's artistic philosophy and combines several meanings across different languages. In Greek, άλμα means a leap or jump, both in its literal sense and metaphorically as a significant step forward or remarkable progress. In several Romance languages, including Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, alma means soul. Together, these meanings symbolize the emotional uplift that theatre can offer to performers and audiences alike. The Greek letter lambda (λ) also carries a particular significance in the group's interpretation, referring to the ordinary person in French notation and expressing the belief that theatre belongs to and speaks for everyone.

At the heart of AλMA is the idea that theatre is a shared human experience, connecting individual creativity with collective artistic expression. The group emerged from the personal creative ambitions of young people who came together around a common theatrical vision. Its growth reflects the development of that initial initiative into a larger ensemble united by an interest in performance, collaboration and artistic exploration. Through its identity and philosophy, AλMA places the human experience at the centre of theatre, emphasizing its ability to inspire, connect an