Abattoir Ferme is a theatre collective based in Mechelen, Belgium and was founded in 1999. The company's early work might best be described as bizarre, semi-underground guerilla theatre, combining influences ranging from dadaism to horror movies into a personal and humorous, yet disturbing style. Between 2002 and 2005 the company's love for fantasy worlds, filmic narratives and often grotesque acting style were further explored and new themes presented themselves. In 2008, the company received a nomination for the European Theatre Prize for new theatrical realities. Recent performances by Abattoir Ferme have been touring all over Europe, most visibly in artistically adventurous venues and festivals with a penchant for new dramaturgies and innovative styles.
