Hans Geybels, the spokesperson for Belgian Cardinal Godfried Danneels, has sent an angry letter to the magazine Goedele in protest at the May issue, which features its publisher and namesake Goedele Liekens on the cover in a nun’s habit and sexy lace blouse. The cover was actually not Geybels’ biggest problem, however, but rather the freebie attached to the cover – three communion wafers with the note: “Take, eat. This is my body.”

Brussels only professional English-language theatre company, Accent Productions, opened its second production last week to a sold-out house and favourable reviews. Liz Merrill directs Irish playwright Frank McGuinness’ Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, a drama based on the famous kidnapping of teacher Brian Keenan in 1986 Beirut. Ticket sales have far surpassed the company first production last year of Edward Albee’s The Goat. “The word got around and is still going around,” says company co-founder Michel Didier. “As with any other ‘start-up’, one has to build one’s reputation, keep delivering good product and eventually succeed.” Didier also noted that half of the audience so far has been Flemish. The production runs until 16 May.

If you have found yourself receiving a relaxing massage while being told a quirky story at the Anneesens metro station this week, enjoy it while it lasts: It’s Brussels Rainbow Week until 16 May, the day of the capital’s Gay Pride parade and festival. Anneesens, one of the stations closes to the event’s epicentre, was also the place to find a buffet feast last Friday and hosts a special exhibition all week. Other exhibitions can be found around town, plus conferences and parties.

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