 July Costa Blanca Stage with Benny DavisLots of great entertainment for the Costa public and lots of lovely donations for worthwhile charities – that’s what our board-treaders are all about. And they have lots of fun along the way; ask any budding Larry Olivier, Maria Callas, Fred Astaire or body-popping George Sampson what it’s all about and they will tell you, “Having fun, staying young and being wicked!” Keep up the good work fellow theatre lovers. Click here for the full story |
 Calpe Gilbert & Sullivan Society Pirates of Penzance was a big success and raised money for Caritas and EMAÚS. The Society is now rehearsing their autumn concert featuring extracts from the operas on Wednesday evenings at the New Med Dance Studio near the Calpe Esmeralda hotel. Why not pop along for a drink and listen in at the same time? For further info contact Musical Director Eileen Lightfoot on 696514613 or email President Andrew Headford Lord on akheadfordlord@hotmail.com Click here for the full story |
 Campoverde Theatre On the final night of Cafe Rene a cheque was presented to the AECC for 500 euros. Rehearsals will start at the end of August for the October Supper Theatre, with producer Tony Kelly and MD Keith Monk at the helm. The Group meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons at the Olympia restaurant 14.00 - 16.00 for play reading, quizzes and interesting talks, etc. New members are always welcome. For further information, contact Louise: 96 532 2614. Click here for the full story |
 Careline Theatre Members celebrated the End of the Season with a reading of a brand new play by Badleigh Ritton, Lady Lemon Duck which is set in the Chinese Imperial Palace sometime in the distant past. With the support of a well stocked and superbly run bar, members had enormous fun reading this light-hearted and whimsical piece of Chinese classical nonsense which tells a story of despair, love, greed and treachery. For further information go to: www.carelinetheatre.com
Cameo The hit show The Cameo Oscars will be performed again on Saturday, 3rd July at the Rte Bar Mediterraneo, Teulada. Dinner – 19.30h, Show – 21.00h, Ticket 15 euros. After a short summer break Cameo will open the autumn season on 18th September at La Piscina, Parcent with the Oscars. During the break members of Cameo will be putting a new show together for 2011. All enquiries to Don on 96 573 0440. Click here for the full story |
 Footlights Theatre GroupLead parts for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat have now been cast except for a couple of additional men as Joseph’s brothers. New members are still welcome to join the group. There will be two performances in November at La Nucia, followed by two in Calpe. All contacts please to Director: Trevor Harder, Tel: 965870198; M: 618164351. Alternatively, visit a Thursday rehearsal, at Marcia’s Dance Centre, Calpe from 8.00 to 10.00pm. No rehearsals during August. Click here for the full story |
 GASP This new theatre group in Gran Alacant and Santa Pola, known simply as GASP, presented their first ever production on 12th/13th June. The show which was very well received comprised a variety of sketches including a solo from Christine Lombardy - Summertime - and a skit on a radio show The Starchers. (See picture.) A dramatic rendition of The Ballad of Barry and Freda by Chris and Penny Rooke, struck a chord with the audience. For more info, contact Chris on 966 181 194 Click here for the full story |
 Gilbert & Sullivan Society TorreviejaThe Gondoliers received great reviews and raised 2,500 euros for charity. Next production will be Ruddigore. For the sixth year running the Society will be participating in the annual San Cecilia celebrations during this November. Rehearsals every Tuesday and Friday 10/12.30 at Restaurant Casa Ventura, San Luis. For more information contact C Willoughby on 966 785 877, email cwillo.es@gmail.com or look at their website: www.gilbertandsullivansociety.eu Click here for the full story |
 Javea PlayersThe Players, have already cast their end of year show! Penny Grant is to direct Shelagh Stephenson’s The Memory of Water. This is a dark tale centred on three sisters whose lifestyles and personalities clash dramatically at their mother’s funeral. Cast, plot and production dates will be revealed later. All enquiries: 966471455 or 965740461. Javea Players are sponsored by Close International Asset Management Limited. Click here for the full story |
 La Marina and San Fulgencio Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group On with the Show raised 1,500 euros for the S.E.M, local La Marina & San Fulgencio ambulance service. This production had everything from a dancing bear to fire eaters and clowns to comedy, dance and song, plus some amazing colourful costumes. If you missed this lively evening, don’t miss their repeat performance on 15th October at the Cardinal Belluga Theatre. Tickets from Liz on 96 6797983. Click here for the full story |
 Monte Pego Theatre announced that their autumn production will be Night Must Fall by Emlyn Williams to be performed at their Rafol Theatre on 25/26/27th November. Should anyone like to become part of this thriving theatre company, please ring 627 400 465 or pop along to their Tuesday afternoon meetings.
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 Networks Theatre Orihuela celebrate 50 shows over an 11 year period this June. They produce an average of five shows a year, including a very popular annual pantomime at the end of November, and a fun pop/rock musical in March/April. Find out more about this special company at: www.networksenglishstudies.com Or give them a call on: 965 300 207 or email: theatreinorihuela@yahoo.com. Click here for the full story |
 The Rascals Recently donated 1,350 euros to the Alzheimer´s Association and have now raised over 100,000 euros for local charities. Not bad for expats who came here to retire and many have never ‘trod the boards’ before. New members are most welcome, to work front, back or on stage, or help in their very important costume dept. Please telephone Jill on 96 672 7282 for further information. Details of their September show will be published in the next issue.
Rojales Pantomime Group The group will be holding auditions for this years pantomime Red Riding Hood to be staged at the Teatro capitol in Rojales on Dec 3/4/5th. They are also seeking anyone who is interested in volunteering to help backstage. For more info please contact Bridget on 966 717 977 or Tina on 966 797 683 or email bazbov@yahoo.co.uk
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 Show Group Torrevieja After sell-out performances of Murder at the Blue Oyster Club, the group has had many requests from clubs in Rojales, Quesada & La Marina for repeat performances. To catch this successful show, be at Club Quesada in association with the Dolly Mixtures Ladies group on July 14th. Tickets at 10 euros, including the show and a two course meal, are selling fast. Call Jenny on 608 129 983 ASAP. Funds raised will be donated to three local charities.
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