Welcome to the May 2025 Stage Diary – Information on forthcoming events being staged along the Costa Blanca in Spain
Stage Diary North
Cantamus: The choir is looking for new members, in all voice groups, to join them. The choir sings a selection of spiritual or uplifting songs. Members are provided with all the music and tracks to learn to, so you can practice at home between rehearsals. Now would be a great time to contact Philip on 638 734 285 and he will be happy to give you all the details about the choir. They rehearse on a Monday morning 10:45 to 13:00 and will be happy to welcome you.
Canto Mundial are a truly international choir, based in Alfaz del Pí, with members from several different nations. The group sings a wide range of music from Classical to Musical Theatre in multiple languages. All rehearsals are conducted in English. If you would like join the choir then please contact us through the website
www.philipashley.com or contact Philip on 965 581 483.
After a successful year in 2024, performing and raising money for charity, Caprice ladies choir are busy working on a new programme of songs for their next concerts which will take place later in the year. For more information check the website: https://capriceladieschoir.wixsite.com/mysite, email capriceladieschoir@gmail.com or WhatsApp Aileen on 696 514 613.
Careline Theatre: This month we are bringing back to the stage the hilarious comedy play for adults, (recommended age from 16 years). “Dirty Dusting” A Sex Chat Line that really Cleans Up!!! When 3 cleaners decide to talk dirty and a hoover blows instead of sucks anything can happen. Join us for a laugh out loud, feel good evening on 9th, 10th at 8pm and 11th May at 3pm at Benidoleig Auditorium. Tickets 14€. Book online by clicking on ‘box office’ on menu bar at www.carelinetheatre.net or by sending an email to carelineboxoffice@gmail.com.
Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir: Please join us for our well known and hugely popular SUMMER CONCERT IN THE CAVES of Benidoleig on 13-14 June. As usual all proceeds are destined for the several Charities we support. We are very busy with our 30 choir members rehearsing the songs to perfection. Our musical director John Oliver Edwards uses his inspiring leadership skills to guarantee the performance will be of a very high level. Well known songs we will perform include: Loch Lomond, Brotherhood of Man, Ghostriders, Rise like a Phoenix, Stand by me etc. The box office is now open! www.costablancamalevoicechoir.com.
Jávea Players: Last year’s summer show revolved around a hapless dramatic society’s efforts to keep afloat. This year, still trying to attract audiences, the Chairman writes a whodunnit, but then finds himself embroiled in a real-life murder mystery, which threatens to put him behind bars. 30th June-5th July: an al fresco dinner in the old town, followed by Murder in Little Grimley in the Casa de Cultura. For details see www.javeaplayers.com.
Pheonix Dancers: Following a busy Spring, rehearsals are in full swing for our upcoming summer spectacular which will be performed at the end of June in Calpe. The Phoenix Dancers will be appearing alongside the dancers from Marcia’s Dance Centre and friends to bring together a tale of the Deep Blue Sea! For more information about joining the Phoenix Dancers and participating in our upcoming events throughout the year then contact Phaedra on 607 290 896.
TheatreSong Collective are a choir singing all musical theatre songs. They also include solos, duets and small group numbers in their concerts. They are looking for new members, so if you want to join the choir, please contact Philip on 965 581 483 or email philip@philipashley.com.
The Vall del Pop Singers are currently inviting new singers to join them on Tuesday afternoons in Alcalalí. There is no requirement to read music and the group sing a selection of popular songs. This is a friendly group who welcome new singers and it is open to anybody of any age. Please contact the group for more information at valldelpopsingers@gmail.com.
Stage Diary South
ACTS community Theatre: Don’t miss ACTS next production. Tickets are selling fast, no wonder, the play, an extremely funny farce offers a fun night out. The plot revolves around eccentric actors, three women all ex wives of the same philandering husband. See what his escapades do to their genteel life when a dangerous mafia boss seeks revenge for his mother’s’ deflowering by their past spouse! Performing at Cardinal Beluga Theatre San Fulgencio. Ticket Outlets For 8/9/10th May. Majik Mobiles, Benijofar, 688 705 525. The Post Room, Benijofar 966 712 382. The Treasure Chest, Quesada 966 718 100. Oasis Bar, San Luis 965 270 506. Debra Charity Shop, La Marina 616 076 072. Cards & More, La Marina 966 790 954. The Card Place, Benimar 966 713 266. The Post Box Doña Pepa 966 717 156. Or reserve Tel 631 940 295 or email actstheatre@icloud.com.
Andante International Choir is the only choir in the Costa Blanca community devoted to sacred choral works and classical pieces. They meet in Los Montesinos at Calle San Antonio, 4 on Thursday nights from 7.15pm until 9pm. All are welcome to join them. They especially need tenors and basses. For more information contact Andante International Choir member Sue Lewey at suelewey@gmail.com. Also see the Facebook page, Andante International Choir (Spain).
The Costa Blanca Singers continue to entertain for the public at several local venues. This month you can see them at Oasis bar and restaurant San Luis on Saturday 10th, at the La Marina International Fiesta on Sunday 11th and in El Raso for the annual fiesta at the outdoor auditorium on Saturday 17th. You can find information and full details at www.costablancasingers.com. You are invited to attend any of these wonderful events and join the fun-loving crowds. You will be entertained with many new songs and be encouraged to join in. You’re in for a treat. Would you like to book the Costa Blanca Singers for your up-and-coming events? You can do this via submitting your request on the website or WhatsApp your message to 641 992 164. Thank you all for the wonderful support that you give. It means so much.
Crescendo International Choir: Do you like to sing? Every Monday evening Crescendo International Choir rehearses and we welcome new members. No previous experience required. We rehearse at Rincon de Miguel restaurant in Los Montesinos between 17:30 to 19:45 every Monday. For more details, see crescendo-choir.com. You can also follow the group on Facebook at Crescendo Choir. If you have other questions, email info@crescendo-choir.com.
Melody Makers Singing Group Quesada is an international, mixed singing group who sing a variety of music genres, from the 60s to modern day. We give lots of performances throughout the year and raise lots of money for local charities along the way. If you like to sing, want to have lots of fun doing it, make new friends and help good causes too, then why not come along to Lakeview Bar and Restaurant, 16 Calle Toledo, Quesada, 03170. We rehearse every Tuesday 2-4pm, you will be made very welcome, there’s no audition and your first week is free, so what have you to lose? We look forward to seeing you soon. If you would like us to perform at one of your events, please get in touch with our chairperson, Shirley on WhatsApp 608 958 757, also check out our Facebook page, Melody Makers Singing Group Quesada.
Rojales Pantomime Group: Auditions for Red Riding Hood and The 3 Little Pigs have been embraced with much enthusiasm. Who wants to be the Big Bad Wolf? Or sweet Red Riding Hood who needs a hero to save her and her feisty old Granny from being served up as lunch. The script promises to deliver twists and turns in this age old fairy tale along with some hilarious scenarios and characters who all work towards a happy ending. In late March, we were very pleased to be able to hand over our third donation of €1000 to the Union Music School in San Fulgencio, which will be put to good use in helping the school to develop the skills, abilities and the passion for music of their pupils.
The Stagestruck Players are a Murder Mystery Group who perform comedy scripts in local bars in and around Ciudad Quesada. The script is changed each month to accommodate our regular followers and we perform twice monthly. We recently teamed up with the Debra Charity shop in La Marina to raise funds for the Butterfly Children in addition to our chosen charity, the Torrevieja Alzheimer´s Association. If you are looking for something to do that’s fun and different, email Leigh at leigh.humphries58@gmail.com and ask to be added to the Stagestruck Player’s Mailing list to receive information regarding dates and venues of upcoming events.
The team at Studio32 are very excited as May has arrived and this is the month that Sister Act hits the stage at Cardinal Belluga Theatre. It has taken nearly a year to bring this show to the stage on The Costa Blanca and five months of rehearsals. First opening in California in 2006 and then in 2009 at The London Palladium, we are delighted to present such a sensational production. Some outlets have already run out of tickets although there are still some available online. Visit www.studiothirtytwo.org to secure yours. Show dates are Wednesday 28th to Saturday 31st May. Arrive early to be warmly welcomed by the Front of House team. We all look forward to sharing the excitement and entertaining you.
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