Stage Diary by Benny Davis
Going Out - Page 46
Female Focus
C a r e l i n e Theatre: The read through has been read, the auditions have been held and cast has been chosen for their annual pantomime which this year is Alice in Wonderland which will be staged in January 2015. The group are always looking for stage crew, front of house helpers, dancers and actors, so if you fancy giving it a go, why not visit their website at:
www.carelinetheatre.com.
Welcome to the Stage Diary, a column that since it was first launched in 2007, has become a major central point of reference to amdram on the Costa Blanca. Not only does it act as a guide to what’s on in all the regions, but is also an important on-line introduction to potential expat’s researching community life in Spain. It also acts as a planning guide to assist groups avoid unnecessary clashes of production dates.
Calpe Gilbert and Sullivan Society: The society is rehearsing their next production - a concert performance of the ever popular Gondoliers, to
be staged in Moraira and Calpe next March. Further details next month. For more information, contact musical director Aileen Lightfoot: 696 514 613 /
aileen2light@gmail.com or
www.cagss.com.
Campoverde Theatre Group: The staff at Grace Brothers would like to invite you to an evening of light hearted entertainment. I’m Free is a musical adaptation of that much loved comedy classic “Are You Being Served?” Meet again all the well known characters that made this such a sitcom classic. Casa de Cultura San Miguel; 10th, 11th and 12th October. Tickets: Colin on 96 677 4127 or Bargain Books at San Miguel.
Cantabile Female Voice Choir: The choir will be performing the female version of Gabriel Fauré’s exquisite Requiem in Spring 2015. A very friendly and sociable group of ladies who take their music seriously and are always looking for new members who would enjoy learning a more classical repertoire of choral works. For more information please contact Jennifer on 966 796 866 or email
jen-morton@hotmail.co.uk. Website:
www.cantabilesingers.es.
Cardinal Belluga Theatre Group: The group are now back in action. Date and venues for Christmas carol performances will be announced shortly. Rehearsals for their 2015 production start soon. They say this will be different and better than before. If you would like to join this fun group, telephone Tom on 966 790 547 or Anne on 625 997 002. All proceeds donated to local charities.
The Chapl a inc y Players: T h e Chaplaincy Players are getting to grips with the comedy Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, written
by director Andrew Rea who is also cast in the production. The action is set in a residential home for older people in the UK where the residents take control and run riot! Further details from Andrew at
ahrea2@yahoo.co.uk.
Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir: The C h r i s tma s season starts wi t h t h e i r f i rst publ ic concert at the El Verger Casa De Cultura on Tuesday 2nd December in aid of the ‘Grant a Wish’ charity. They will be performing traditional Christmas pieces plus new material not heard before. Full details on
www.costablancamalevoicechoir.wikidot.com or facebook: Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir.
Costa Barber Singers: Rehearsals have begun for the new season for the CB Singers at their regular haunt, The Top 10 Tapes Bar in Benissa, every Thursday
at 8pm. New singers are welcome to join the group for a drink, chat, listen and sing anytime. More details on their website:
www.costabarbersingers.com or contact Howard on 669 792 291.
Footlights Theatre Group: Tickets now on sale for the popular British musical Hal f a Sixpence, to be staged in the Casa de Cultura Calpe, 1 2 t h a n d 1 3 t h November. Tickets: 12€ and 8€ children from:
boxoffice@gmail.com or 652 404 798. The group recently received the Mayor of Calpe’s Medal for Cultural Merit 2014 on Valencia Day. This is partly due to the group’s excellent record, of having now donated over 40,000€ to local charities.
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