The Village Players Lausanne

Welcome!

Welcome to The Village Players, a friendly and informal group who have been entertaining themselves and others in the Lausanne area with amateur theatre, music, song and dance for over 25 years.

In addition to the wonderful public productions the group puts on each year, members have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of monthly events including playreadings, poetry recitals, musical evenings and social events.

Autumn 2009 Production - Classic West End

The Village Players will produce Classic West End a musical review of some of the finest musicals performed in London's West End in The International School of Lausanne, Le-Mont-sur-Lausanne this Autumn for 3 performances on the evenings of 12th, 13th & 14th November 2009 at 7.30pm.
Tickets: Adults 25 CHF, Under-18s 15 CHF

This show is now over - many thanks to everyone who attended and participated in this fabulous show.

Spring 2009 Production - Steel Magnolias

The Village Players Spring 2009 production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling has now finished.

If you would like to download our eco-friendly e-programme, you can so do here

May 2009 Event - All Things Oz

All Things Oz is a magical, musical mix of melodies from The Wizard of Oz, Wicked and The Wiz. All Things Oz will weave the famed story of The Wizard of Oz and Wicked into a tale that is told from the perspective of the great and mighty Wizard of Oz himself though clever use of the musical scores. Join us on May 14th & 15th for a fun musical evening that will transport you somewhere over the rainbow.

You can see photos from the event click here

You can download the flyer for this event by clicking here

February Newsletter

The February 2010 newsletter is now available. If you are a member of The Village Players you can view it (in full color!) by clicking here, or by clicking the Newsletter link at the far left, or by visiting the Members Only area. Not a member? You can join the Village Players here.

Hyacinth's Candlelight Supper

Click here for photographs from our March event, created by John McKillop and Trevor Johnson and inspired by the BBC television show "Keeping Up Appearances'

Autumn Production

Something to Hide: A thriller in 3 acts by Leslie Sands. Our Autumn production has now ended. Check back to the website for more about the show.

Spring Production

Click here for photographs from our last production - The Great Nebula in Orion and four playlets from Mixed Doubles at the CPO, Ouchy-Lausanne. This selection of playlets entertained audiences with their differing looks at life, love and relationships.

Jane Eyre

Click here for photos from our wonderful production of

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, adapted by Polly Teale and directed by Pamela Jenkins
at La Salle de Chnneyre, Corseaux

Polly Teales adaptation of Charlotte Brontes classic novel explores the life of plain governess Jane, focusing on her relationship with Mr Rochester and the mysterious woman from his past.

When Jane Eyre was first published in 1847, it shocked many in Victorian society with its story of a heroine whose passionate nature is kept contained by the patriarchal society in which she is educated. Polly Teale is particularly intrigued by the figure of Bertha, the madwoman locked in the attic. Is she real or a projection of Janes own fiery spirit? Teale contrasts these two figures, the demure and obedient Jane and the wild and tempestuous Bertha, to create an intense and visually powerful drama.

Cabernet Cabaret

LIFE IS A CABARET... Click here for photos from our sellout production.

Memory Lane

Take a look at our Photo Gallery. It contains photographs from The Village Players' events such as playreadings, Christmas parties and BBQ's. Click on the Photo Gallery link on the far left side of this page, or click here.