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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.

03/12/2024

🎄Get ready for a killer night! Our December Club Night is just around the corner, and it’s a Christmas Murder Mystery you won’t want to miss!

🎭 Only 20 character spots available—email [email protected] to sign up NOW!
Not playing? No problem—come watch the drama unfold!

🍹 Beverages onsite
🍴 Bring finger food to share 😋

More details on the murder mystery:

The Romanage International company office, just south of London, is throwing its annual “Ugly Sweater” lunch for employees, clients and vendors. It’s going about the same as any daytime office party with no alcohol—dull and quiet, with everyone on their best behaviour.
Then a scream rings out—the company president, Mike Romanage himself, has been found dead in the copy room. His head was bashed in as he bent over the glass of the old-fashioned copier. Unfortunately, the body collapsed onto the “Print” button, so hundreds of copies of his astonished face are flying around the room.
The guests, mingling uneasily among the cubicles, are abuzz with questions. What was Mike Romanage copying? Who’s in charge here? When can we go home? And most importantly—whodunit?
Could it have been YOU?

28/11/2024

📣 We are thrilled to announce our next production: The Crucible. Directed by Béatrice Muntean & Can Cebeci.

Now we’re seeking actors (new and/or experienced)…
🗓️ Auditions: Dec 8th 3-6pm & Dec 12 7-10pm
📍 SSA, Rue Centrale 12, 1003 Lausanne
📧 To sign up contact: [email protected]
Must be available for:
👉 Tech Week: May 15-18
👉Performances: May 15-18

📖 Synopsis: A gripping tale set during the Salem witch trials, where suspicions of witchcraft spread after a group of young girls is discovered dancing in the woods. False accusations fueled by fear, vengeance, and hidden desires lead to mass hysteria and moral reckoning in a town consumed by paranoia.

🔗 For full character list and more details about getting involved with this exciting project click here: https://www.villageplayers.ch/the-crucible-audition-information/

26/11/2024

We cannot sleep for dreaming about our spring production…
Can you guess what’s coming?

22/11/2024

🎄✨ Who’s excited for our December club night: we’ll be doing a Murder Mystery Christmas Party!

Only 20 character spots available—sign up now by emailing [email protected]!
Not playing? Come watch the drama unfold!

Free entry. Beverages onsite, bring finger food to share. 😋Don’t miss it!

Stay tuned for more info about the theme 😉

17/11/2024

✨Prepare for a dramatic finale to this unforgettable comedy, featuring the dynamic duo you never expected, Constable Robinson & Luca Romano!✨

Don’t miss your last chance to experience The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! With unexpected twists, laughter, and intrigue, join us and see what everyone’s been raving about! 🎭🔍

Purchase your tickets 🎟️ at the tickets.villageplayers.ch or visit the link in our bio! 🤩

16/11/2024

🔎 Ready to uncover the mystery? Join us tonight at CPO to find out who killed Rose! The suspense, drama, and incredible performances are not to be missed! Grab your friends, solve the clues, and get ready for a thrilling night of theatre. See you there! 🎭✨

Purchase your tickets 🎟️ at the tickets.villageplayers.ch or visit the link in our bio! 🤩

15/11/2024

✨ Opening night ✨

14/11/2024

It’s officially opening night for The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy! 🎉 We can’t believe the big day is here! Look at our amazing cast hard at work (and having a blast) building the set last weekend.

Buy your tickets now 🎟️ at tickets.villageplayers.ch or use the link in our bio!

Curtain’s up—see you there! 🎭✨

12/11/2024

✨ Just TWO days until opening night! ✨ Here’s a sneak peek of the cast on a costume hunt at Le Musée! Don’t miss out—buy your tickets now at tickets.villageplayers.ch or via the link in our bio! 🎭

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! 🎟️

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

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 ☠️

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! 🤝🏻

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!

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! 🎟️

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.)

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.

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🎭✨ That’s a wrap! A huge round of applause to our incredible director, cast, and crew for bringing The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy to life—what an unforgettable journey it’s been! 🌟 To everyone who attended, thank you for your cheers, laughter, and support. You make the magic happen, and it means the world to us! Until the next curtain call… see you soon! 🎉

❗️Don’t forget to sign up with one of our 3 directors holding auditions for our upcoming short play festival (March 8 & 9). Audition information can be found here: https://www.villageplayers.ch/short-play-auditions-calling-all-actors/

Can you believe it?! Just ONE more day until The Murder of Rose Ashcroft, a comedy opens! 🎉 Here’s a sneak peek of our amazing cast bringing the drama in rehearsals—don’t miss your chance to see it live! 👀 Get tickets now at tickets.villageplayers.ch or via the link in our bio!

🎭 Our autumn production is fast approaching – less than a month to go! We’re thrilled to give you an exclusive sneak peek of our incredibly talented cast 🌟 With hilarious moments, twists, and plenty of surprises, this comedy promises an unforgettable night at the theatre. Don't miss your chance to see these amazing performers in action! 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone @ tickets.villageplayers.ch or click the link in the bio!

🚨 Don’t miss out on our must-see autumn production next month! 🎭 Get ready for The Murder of Rose Ashcroft - a hilarious whodunit comedy that will keep you laughing and guessing till the very end! 🔍 🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW! Secure your seat at tickets.villageplayers.ch or tap the link in our bio. 📅 Show dates: Nov 14-16 @ 20h, Nov 17 @ 17h 📍CPO Beau-Rivage 2, Lausanne We hope to see you there! ✨

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]

❕Just over a week left to submit a short play for our 2025 Weekend of short play performances!! 🫵 This is your chance to see your work featured in high-quality performances showcasing your vision and the talent of local actors. 👉 Who are you? Someone with experience in theatre. You can have extensive or limited experience directing. What matters most is that you have a vision of how to bring a story to life. Whether you’re looking for a chance to step into the director’s chair for the first time or are a veteran who wants to put their stamp on a short play, we welcome all submissions! 👉 What will be the final outcome? Two performance nights in the heart of Lausanne. The production will utilize full tech and minimal set and props, to effectively enable multiple short plays to be featured and allow for innovative storytelling. 👉 What will be the process? We want our selected directors to be able to work as independently as they’d like. Our committee is also available to support if mentorship or resources are needed. We’ll kickstart preparations for the performances by talking to each director about how the Village Players can best empower them with bringing their vision to life (eg. props, set, tech, costumes, etc.). ✨Important Dates✨ Submission Deadline: October 4 Applicants will be notified of selection by: October 11 Dress rehearsal Date: March 7 (all selected directors must be available) Performance Dates: March 8 & 9 ❕Submission Guidelines❕ To submit fill out the official form here: https://forms.gle/QDwb1VzKQZP5VunQ6 Submissions are due by October 4, 2024✨ Plays should be 20 - 40 minutes long. They can be published or original works. You will need to include a copy of the script in the submission form. 📧 For any questions email: [email protected] We look forward to your submissions & can’t wait to create this fun evening of theatre together!

Lights out on The Glass Menagerie - congratulations to our cast & crew on their performances. And THANK YOU to all our audiences for living in this poignant story each night with us ✨ 📸 Davide Bella