Stage Diary by Benny Davis
Going Out - Page 38
Female Focus
Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir: The Choir start their Christmas season with a concert on Saturday 24th September at 7.30pm, when they will be joined on stage at the Careline Theatre in Alcalali by the Valley Voices Choir to raise money for Jalon Valley Help. The boys will be singing many of their favourite songs, building up to a resounding joint finale with Valley Voices. To book tickets, price €12.50, tel: 635 873 133 or email
jvhevents@hotmail.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 is it 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. The diary also acts as a planning guide to assist groups avoid unnecessary clashes of production dates.
Cantabile Ladies Choir: The choir are now preparing for a new regime with Valerie Beange who preserves continuity in the choir. If you are interested in joining a group of sociable, friendly ladies, you will be given a warm
welcome. Rehearsals every Friday from 3pm to 5pm. at La Siesta Church. For further information, please contact: Valerie Beange: 96 679 5816, mobile: 689 992 119, or email:
valbeange@gmail.com.
Caprice: After their summer break, Benissa based singing group Caprice are restarting their weekly rehearsals on Wednesday 7th September when they will be working towards their first concert early next year. If you enjoy singing light operetta and madrigals in a relaxed but positive atmosphere contact musical director Aileen on 696 514 613 for more details or check the website:
www.aileenlightfoot.com.
Careline Theatre: Will they or won't they, that is the question? Find out at Careline’s next production, ‘The Full Monty’. Based on the hit movie, the show includes all the great songs including ‘Hot Chocolate’ and ‘Tom Jones’. Show dates; 20th, 21st and 22nd October at 8pm. Tickets 12€, 10% discount on prepaid tickets of 10 plus. Box
office: 652 294 750, or email:
carelineboxoffice@gmail.com.
Costa Barber Singers: The Barber shop singers now have a new rehearsal venue, Casal D'asociaciones in Benissa – 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 further information call Paul: 96 584 6624 or Roger: 96 649 7657.
GASP: GASP Theatre Group will be meeting on the 5th of this month to plan the autumn production. New members are still needed, no experience necessary. Meetings are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Santara
Life Resort, Gran Alacant. For more info contact David Ashley on 96 618 1113 or email
gasptheatre@hotmail.co.uk. Follow them on Facebook
facebook.com/GASPtheatre.
Jávea Players: The Players' final
production celebrating their 40th Anniversary will be Cherry Cabban's production ‘Our Man in Havana’, a witty and highly satirical adaptation of Graham Green's novel. Venue, Union Musical, Gata from Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th November. Box office open from Thursday 15th September. Tickets 12€ (11€ for block bookings of 10 and over.) Contact box office at;
javeaplayers.com or phone; 96 579 4937.
Oliva Drama and Cultural Association: ODCA are rehearsing their autumn show, a fun evening of sketches and musical numbers followed by supper. This will be held on 11th and 12th October at the Viva España restaurant
(on the N332 between Oliva and Gandia). They welcome new members who would like to act or help out backstage. For more information please phone 602 535 261 or email
olivadramagroup@gmail.com.
Phoenix Dancers: Rehearsals commence again on 4th September when they welcome any new dancers or singers who would like to join this happy and talented group. New choreography will be introduced for forthcoming shows, so an excellent and exciting opportunity for all. Please contact Phaedra on 607 290 896 for full details.
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