Stage Diary July 2024
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152.8 Chamber Choir isis the Costa Blanca's multinational polyphonic choir. 16 voices sing classical, sacred and secular music, unaccompanied, in 4 or 8 parts, from composers from the 16th to 21st centuries: John Wilbye to John Williams! If you would like to add our unique sound to an event, please contact John Oliver Edwards at 152music.com for information on the choir's availability.
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.
Caprice Ladies Choir will be rehearsing through the summer in preparation for their forthcoming Autumn concerts 'Now and Then' which will take place on Saturday 21st September in Jalon, and Wednesday 25th September at La Fustera Church, Benissa. Both concerts will be supporting local charities and will feature songs from the sixties right up to the present day. For more information about this popular ladies choir, check out their website https://capriceladieschoir.wixsite.com/mysite or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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. If you would like join the choir then please contact us through the website www.philipashley.com or contact Philip on 965 581 483.
Careline closed for summer break with a fantastic show at Los Arcos, Pedreguer. 160 people enjoyed and evening of song, dance and a bit of comedy thrown in. We will be performing "on the road" for the next show in October. Watch this space! Happy Summer Time to All.
The Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir presented its charity Summer Concerts in the Caves to standing ovations and loud appreciative acclamation. The choir sang new songs and old favourites, and even sang in Welsh. The choir's in-house A Capella sextet, AdHoc, performed a complex arrangement of Mr Blue Sky with panache and precision. Young guest performers Florrie and Jasmijn impressed with their mature interpretations of songs from Chess. The encore was a resounding lively rendition Rhythm of Life. The choir will resume regular rehearsals in September, but do continue on a more casual basis through summer. Follow them on YouTube and Facebook, and visit their website
www.costablancamalevoicechoir.com for more information and contact details.
Jávea Players: Their autumn production – 18th - 23rd November – is 'The Long Road'. It was written by Shelagh Stephenson as part of a collaboration with prisoners in theatre workshops. Danny is fatally injured in a random attack. His mother's determination to understand the atrocity brings her face to face with his killer and forces the family to confront the bitter senselessness of their loss. It is a gritty, emotional, thought-provoking and darkly humorous play.
Phoenix Dancers: After a busy and successful spring term where the Phoenix dancers performed at various events including the Fira de Calp, they are now preparing for the summer as well as starting some new routines for the rest of the events throughout the year. They cover dance styles from burlesque to musical theatre and have members of all ages and experience levels. If you are interested in performing with the Phoenix dancers throughout the Costa Blanca and would like more information then contact Phaedra on 607 290 896 to find out about the summer schedule.
TheatreSong Collective are a new show 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 96 558 1483 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Stage Diary South
ACTS: Helloeveryone in the area. Well, new and exciting times ahead for ACTS - we have a plan for autumn and for spring. Spring will see a very new and different version of a well known classic production, BUT with a modern twist!! In the Autumn of 2024 we want to entertain locally with a couple of small/ short plays in local large restaurants and bars. Watch this space and others for notices. In order to do both these things we need more people join us, either as actors or as backstage help - lighting, set building and sound are our main needs. So, if you’d like to find out more and come and join us, please contact me, Janet Ford at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We all really hope you’ll come and join us.
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Also see the Facebook page, Andante International Choir (Spain).
As the Costa Blanca Singers prepare for their next summer performance, there is excitement in the air. Another invitation to entertain at El Bar Guadamar Park is all set for Saturday 27th July and this fabulous event will raise money for The Orihuela orphanage. All details of the day are available from El Bar. In addition to helping OO, the Costa Blanca Singers have made donations to two more local charities recently. In May, 500€ was donated to AAN and in June, 500€ was donated to ECCH. This is a very important part of the CBS, however, essentially, the group sing for the pure enjoyment of all the benefits that singing brings. Please look through www.costablancasingers.com to meet the team, view, FAQ & read the fabulous blogs and events details. We look forward to entertaining you at our public performances.
Crescendo International Choir: Do you like to sing? Every Thursday 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 Thursday. For more details, see crescendo-choir.com. You can also follow the group on Facebook at Crescendo Choir. If you have other questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Rojales Patnomime Group: Thanks to the wonderful support from our audiences in December, 2023, we gave the Mayor of San Fulgencio and some of his team, together with Brenda and Lesley from the local AAN Charity, a donation of 500€. This concludes our charitable donations for 2023. Rehearsals for Dick Whittington 2024 are in full swing with the cast embracing their characters with great enthusiasm. This year’s pantomime promises performances filled with hilarity, some slapstick, songs, dancing and good fun. If you are able to lift and carry and would like to help our backstage crew OR you are a whizz at makeup, why not drop us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We would be very happy to hear from you. The Rojales Pantomime Group will be breaking for the summer, but never fear we will be busy socialising together and working on the elements that we need to hit the ground running when we return in September. Photo insert: John Fagg, Dee Braiden, the Mayor of San Fulgencio and his team along with Brenda and Lesley from the AAN Charity.
Studio32: are looking forward to welcoming new members this month as they begin auditions for their Winter show. This is going to be a festive musical theatre cabaret and preparations are already underway. Currently, Studio32 is actively looking for enthusiastic people to work with them in areas of theatre lighting and sound. They would especially like to hear from anyone who has singing, music or musical theatre experience who might be able to help with vocal coaching for our performers during productions. Please take a look at the Studio32 Facebook page for more details. Or phone 679 062 272.
If you would like to be part of this band of charitable entertainers, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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