Stage Diary by Benny Davis
Going Out - Page 46
Female Focus
Costa Barber Singers: The Barber shop singers now have a new rehearsal venue, Casal D’asociaciones in Benissa where new singers are always welcome. The group teach four-part acapella harmony
without the need to learn to read music. It’s a fun hobby and they perform for charity. For more information, call Paul on 96 584 6624 or Roger on 96 649 7657.
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 is it a guide to what’s on in all the regions, but is also an important on-line introduction to potential expats researching community life in Spain. The diary also acts as a planning guide to assist groups avoid unnecessary clashes of production dates.
Cantabile Ladies Choir: The choir are rehearsing their next concert scheduled for Saturday 14th May, 7pm at La Siesta Church. If you are interested in joining a group of sociable, friendly ladies, you will be given a warm welcome. Rehearsals take place
every Friday from 3pm to 5pm at La Siesta Church. For further information, please contact MD Jennifer Morton on 96 679 6866 or email:
jen-morton@hotmail.co.uk.
Caprice: The launch of a new singing group exploring the lighter more whimsical side of music. They will be singing a variety of music from Lehar and Offenbach to Gilbert & Sullivan plus madrigals, both traditional and with a modern twist. If you enjoy choral singing in a fun and relaxed atmosphere call musical director Aileen on 696 514 613 for more information. First rehearsal Wednesday 11th May in Benissa.
Careline Theatre:
Rehearsals have commenced for their November variety showcase performance. The show will include musical theatre song and dance numbers, pop music and a bit of comedy acting thrown in for good measure! Rehearsals are 7pm to 9pm on Monday nights at the Footlights Centre in Calpe. Anyone interested in joining either on stage or backstage should contact Chairman Giovanna Wallis on 634 347 937 or email:-
footlights.secretary@
gmail.com.
GASP: Now into final rehearsals for their performance scheduled for 21st and 22nd May at the Santara Resort (Life Resort) Gran Alacant with curtain up at 7.30pm. The play is the fast moving comedy ‘Breath of Spring’ involving a group of pensioners, fur coats and of course a policeman. Tickets
8€. Reservations with David on 628 774 461 or email
gasptheatre@hotmail.co.uk. Cruz Roja will benefit from this production.
Next production ‘After a Fashion’ takes the audience on a journey through their many costumes and props in song, dance and laughter. Watch out for the knee-tremblingly terrifying Egyptian mummy - and Elvis will be in the building! Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st May at 8pm. Tickets 12€, 10% discount on pre-paid bookings of 10 or more. To book call box office on 652 294 750 or email
carelineboxoffice@gmail.com.
Jávea Players: The Players are on the move from Truvy’s (Steel Magnolias) to the Plaza Baix (Javea Old Town) this July and invite you to join them. Party with Rob Sweeny and Strikland on 2nd July to enjoy an alfresco supper followed by ‘The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley’ in the Casa de Cultura on 4th to 9th July. It’s going to be fun. More details next month.
Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir: After the exciting tour to the Choir Festival at Lloret de Mar, the Choir holds its first local concert of the season with special guests from the UK ‘The Basingstoke Ladies Choir’ at the Salon de Actos in Teulada, 14th May. Tickets 12€ from Martin Bentley 96 574 4657. For further details visit
www.costablancamale
voicechoir.wikidot.com or facebook page ‘Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir’.
Footlights Theatre Group:
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