The Village Players of Lausanne

The Village Players of Lausanne The Village Players are a friendly group of theatre English lovers. Join us! Our activities are based at the Centre Pluriculturel et social d’Ouchy (CPO), Ch.
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The Village Players is an open and friendly club, actively putting on plays in the Lausanne area since 1981. In the past 40+ years, our members have presented 2 to 3 full theatrical productions every year. These have included classics and music-halls, modern comedy, tragedy, thriller, experimental, light and serious plays. Administration and events programming are organised and run by a small comm

ittee – elected each June by all members at the Annual General Meeting. de Beau-Rivage 2, 1006 Lausanne. At this very central location we meet for our informal monthly Clubnights, rehearse, have auditions and workshops and stage our public productions. If you’d like to join The Village Players, please email [email protected]. The current subscription for membership is:
Full membership (26 and over) CHF 85 / year
Full membership (25 and under) CHF 50 / year

As a member, you have a discount on tickets to our major productions (CHF 20 instead of CHF 25) and free entrance to our monthly Clubnights. These range from rehearsed play-readings, theatre workshops, music and poetry evenings to social events such as our Christmas get-together. One of the favourite events is the ‘As You Like It’ evening, a surprise collection of individual turns consisting of anything that tickles the entertainers' fancy. All paid-up Members receive the monthly newsletter – VPs’ Information – which keeps them in touch with all The Village Players’ activities through information and reviews of productions and events, announcements of interesting theatrical happenings elsewhere as well as articles and letters on topics of interest to Village Players members.

🎉 THREE DAYS TO GO until opening night of The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🎉 Get a behind-the-scenes look at rehea...
11/11/2024

🎉 THREE DAYS TO GO until opening night of The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🎉
Get a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals, and don’t forget to grab your tickets before it’s too late at tickets.villageplayers.ch or with the link in our bio! 🎟️

Our premiere Short Play Production Weekend is set for ✨March 8th & 9th✨ And our 3 directors are having open auditions - ...
10/11/2024

Our premiere Short Play Production Weekend is set for ✨March 8th & 9th✨ And our 3 directors are having open auditions - anyone is welcome to try out. All auditions will take place at the SSA in Lausanne. More info below 👇

👉 Contact each director for more details and ensure an audition spot!

👉 Please note: actors can audition for any of the short plays, but are limited to accepting roles in maximum 2 of 3.

1️⃣ The Breakdown by A. Dürrenmatt. Directed by Alessio Siviglia.
- Brief Synopsis: A salesperson’s car breaks down and is forced to take refuge in the villa of a former judge. The play is a dark comedy, in which other guests arrive and a trial takes place. The line between pretend and real becomes blurry.
- 7 actors needed: 4 actors of any gender/age & 3 male actors.

🗓️ Audition dates: 19 & 20.11 @ 19hr
📧: [email protected]

2️⃣ Note to Sixth-Grade Self by Julie Orringer. Directed by Tristan Pannatier.
- Brief Synopsis: A woman revisits her 12-year-old self during a difficult period - facing bullying at school and longing to fit in. As she watches her younger self navigate these challenges, she offers guidance from her adult pov. But can the past be changed? Or has she only returned to come to terms with it?
- 5 actors needed: 1 adult woman, 3 teenage girls or young women, 1 teenage boy or young man.

🗓️ Audition dates: 22.11 @ 18hr & 23.11 @ 10hr & 29.11 @ 18hr
📧: [email protected]

3️⃣ The Proposal by Anton Chekhov. Directed by Alexandra Shelest.
- Brief Synopsis: A landowner comes to visit his neighbour in order to propose to his daughter. Unfortunately, all does not go to plan. The attempted betroval turns into an argument. An attempt for reconciliation is made, but the couple lose themselves in arguments over irrelevant statements, unable to get to the point of the proposal. Still champagne is called for...
- 2 actors needed: 1 female with an acting age 30 or under & 1 male with an acting age 50 or over. (A third role has already been pre-cast)

🗓️ Audition date: 13.12 @ 19hr
📧: [email protected]

08/11/2024
✨ Meet the Lovebirds of The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🎭Get ready to see these talented actors bring mystery, dr...
06/11/2024

✨ Meet the Lovebirds of The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🎭

Get ready to see these talented actors bring mystery, drama, and unforgettable moments to life on stage! Each of them adds something unique to the story, and we can’t wait for you to experience it firsthand. Stay tuned as we introduce the faces behind the characters who will keep you on the edge of your seat! 👀💥

LUCA ROMANO played by Alessio Siviglia
Where are you from? Milan, Italy 🇮🇹
Favorite line: “...and I find poor Francesca, lying on the floor, with BLOOD!” 🩸
What has been your favorite part of the rehearsal process?
The atmosphere and the chemistry we have been able to build up together, which allowed us to create an increasing number of jokes and gags.

ROSE ASHCROFT played by Kateryna Gults
Where are you from? Kherson, Ukraine 🇺🇦
Favorite line: “Sometimes words can be harmful.”
What was the biggest challenge about taking this role?
To be dead in the second act ☠️

✨ Meet the Hotel Guests of The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🎭Get ready to see these talented actors bring mystery,...
05/11/2024

✨ Meet the Hotel Guests of The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🎭

Get ready to see these talented actors bring mystery, drama, and unforgettable moments to life on stage! Each of them adds something unique to the story, and we can't wait for you to experience it firsthand. Stay tuned as we introduce the faces behind the characters who will keep you on the edge of your seat! 👀💥

ALICE CLARK played by Miranda Lau
Where are you from? New York, USA 🇺🇸
Favorite line: “Sensitive men, how dull!” 😒
What sort of person is going to love this show?
This show is perfect for anyone who is a fan of classic whodunits but also wants a good laugh along the way. It's for people who like clever humor, unexpected surprises, and witty characters.

DAVID HAYWOOD played by Mykyta Skrypka
Where are you from? Melinopol, Ukraine 🇺🇦
Favorite line: Indeed. Resisting change and innovation is usually a loser`s blind spot.
What was the biggest challenge about taking this role?
The play is hilarious. The real challenge is holding back laughter while performing. 🤣

JANE BARNSDALE played by Zoe Marsaly
Where are you from? New Jersey, USA 🇺🇸
Favorite line: “He helps with the cooking ! And the cleaning !”
Why did you want to be involved in this production?
I did a lot of theatre in school, and have been itching to get back on stage ! I’ve never acted in a comedy before so it’s been so much fun discovering that aspect. 🎭

COLONEL MOWBRAY played John Holmes
Where are you from? UK 🇬🇧
Favorite line: “Happy? I don’t remember being happy enough to go dancing in the streets and kissing strangers.”
What has been your favorite part of the rehearsal process?
Getting to know the others in the play watching as we all grow into our respective parts, gain in confidence and become a cohesive group. We start as strangers and end up as friends! 🤝🏻

✨ Meet the Locals of The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🎭Get ready to see these talented actors bring mystery, drama...
04/11/2024

✨ Meet the Locals of The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🎭

Get ready to see these talented actors bring mystery, drama, and unforgettable moments to life on stage! Each of them adds something unique to the story, and we can't wait for you to experience it firsthand. Stay tuned as we introduce the faces behind the characters who will keep you on the edge of your seat! 👀💥

CONSTABLE ROBINSON played by Kiarash Jamshidi
Where are you from? Tehran, Iran 🇮🇷
Favorite line: “She didn't listen to any jazz music”
What was the biggest challenge about taking this role?
Carrying the big hat for the whole scene 🪖

EMILY WILSON played by Alexandrina Birsan
Where are you from? Floresti, Republic of Moldova 🇲🇩
Favorite line: “I’d rather not say. It’s unladylike to talk ill of the dead” 🎀
Why did you want to be involved in this production?
I’ve always wanted to try acting in theater, especially in a comedy. They make it look so fun in the movies, and they were right to do so, it’s amazing!

MR. SMITH played by Nicolas Delpy
Where are you from? Baden-Württemberg, Germany 🇩🇪
Favorite line: “If I want to scare a w*p and his girl out of my hotel, I will!” 🏨
What has been your favorite part of the rehearsal process?
The development of the role and its many particularities.

MRS. SMITH played by Jaroslava Baranovicova
Where are you from? Slovakia 🇸🇰
Favorite line: “Sometimes, you know, like taking a nap undisturbed…” 💤
What sort of person is going to love this show?
Those who love comedy and mystery!

Thank you to everyone who joined our Spooky Storytelling Club Night on Wednesday! 👻 The chilling tales had the audience ...
01/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined our Spooky Storytelling Club Night on Wednesday! 👻 The chilling tales had the audience on the edge of their seats! 🕯️

If you’re craving even more mystery, don’t miss our autumn production, The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy, coming this November! 🎭 Get your tickets now at tickets.villageplayers.ch or check out the link in our bio! 🎟️

🎭 RAFFLE ALERT! 🎟️ Want to WIN FREE tickets to The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy? 🎉 Here's your chance! We're giving...
31/10/2024

🎭 RAFFLE ALERT! 🎟️
Want to WIN FREE tickets to The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy? 🎉 Here's your chance! We're giving away 2 tickets, and it's super easy to enter!

How to enter:
1. LIKE this post ❤️
2. SHARE it to your story (and don’t forget to tag us!)

That’s it! Winners will be drawn in one week (Nov 7) and notified via private message and our story! 🗓️

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the theatre! ✨ Good luck! 🍀

(Please note this is a joint raffle running across both our Facebook and Instagram—only one winner will be selected from entries on both platforms.)

November is almost here, and we can’t wait for you to experience The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🔍✨ Get ready for...
28/10/2024

November is almost here, and we can’t wait for you to experience The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🔍✨ Get ready for a thrilling night of mystery, drama, and unforgettable performances.
Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes with our incredible cast bringing every twist to life! 🎭 Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and get your tickets now! 🎟️ Check out the link in our bio or visit tickets.villageplayers.ch

A special thank you to (instagram) for these amazing photos! She really captured the emotions of our actors perfectly.

UPDATE: Items have been found, thank you!Hello fellow Village Players,Our upcoming November production, The Murder of Ro...
22/10/2024

UPDATE: Items have been found, thank you!

Hello fellow Village Players,

Our upcoming November production, The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy is just around the corner! To help bring the show to life, we're looking to borrow a few props from our generous members. Specifically, we need:

- A metal bucket
- A vintage suitcase

If you happen to have either of these items and would be willing to lend them to us, please contact [email protected].

Thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the show!

18/10/2024

Thanks so much for having us Lauz'One Festival! And congrats again to our talented 15 Minute Hamlet cast & crew. (Catch our dramatic death scene at the end 👇)

Our committee is now considering submissions for the 2025 season! 🔗 The simple form and process are all outlined on the ...
15/10/2024

Our committee is now considering submissions for the 2025 season!

🔗 The simple form and process are all outlined on the website at the link in bio: https://www.villageplayers.ch/ninja-forms/7afep/

We put on one spring production in May and one winter in November. All experienced or aspiring directors are welcome to apply.

📧 If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact: [email protected]

👉 With the spring production closest at hand, we aim to have a show selected by the end of this November, so submitting as soon as possible for this slot is appreciated.

07/10/2024

Another huge thank you to all the amazing performers at our September Club Night! 🎉 And don’t forget—our October Club Night is coming up on WEDNESDAY, Oct 30! Mark your calendars for another great evening of spooky storytelling! 🎭✨Got an idea for a future club night? We’d love to hear it! Contact [email protected]

🎃 Ready for some spine-chilling fun? Join us for a Spooky Storytelling Night at CPO (Beau Rivage 2, Lausanne) on WEDNESD...
01/10/2024

🎃 Ready for some spine-chilling fun? Join us for a Spooky Storytelling Night at CPO (Beau Rivage 2, Lausanne) on WEDNESDAY, October 30! 👻 Bring your creepiest tales or just sit back and enjoy — no sign-up needed! 😱✨

Need some inspo? Check out https://lithub.com/20-spooky-short-stories-you-can-read-for-free-online/ for story ideas! 📚🕸️
Come for the chills, stay for the thrills — see you there! 🎤💀

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE for our November show The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a Comedy– a hilarious play you won’t want to miss...
26/09/2024

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE for our November show The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a Comedy– a hilarious play you won’t want to miss! 🤩 Written & directed by our talented Ilona Horvath! 🎭

Get ready for a night full of laughs and twists! 😄✨

🗓️ Nov 14-16 @ 20h
🗓️ Nov 17 @ 17h
📍CPO Beau-Rivage 2, Lausanne

Secure your seats NOW at tickets.villageplayers.ch! See you there! 🤩

We can’t wait to head down the lake to see this Henrik Ibsen classic being put on by GEDS - Geneva English Drama Society...
25/09/2024

We can’t wait to head down the lake to see this Henrik Ibsen classic being put on by GEDS - Geneva English Drama Society!
👉 Reserve your tickets asap at www.geds.ch

Thank you to all the amazing performers that participated in our September club night! 👏🏻 Endless laughter all night lon...
23/09/2024

Thank you to all the amazing performers that participated in our September club night! 👏🏻 Endless laughter all night long 🤩

Have an idea for a future club night?
Don’t hesitate to contact [email protected]

Join us this Thursday evening at the Lausanne CPO (📍Chem. de Beau-Rivage 2, 1006 Lausanne) for a night of laughter and e...
17/09/2024

Join us this Thursday evening at the Lausanne CPO (📍Chem. de Beau-Rivage 2, 1006 Lausanne) for a night of laughter and entertainment!

🎭 We’ve got a series of short performances (10-15 minutes each) that are sure to keep you smiling. Bring your friends along for a fun, casual night out – see you there! 😊

Program:

- Pringles Can by Alexandra Shelest

- 15 minutes hamlet by Tom Stoppard

- A Matter of Husbands by Ferenc Molnar

- Sure thing by David Ives

- Socks by Tim Bohn

- Dr.Fritz or the Forces of Light by David Ives

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Beau-Rivage 2
Lausanne
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