Welcome to The Village Players, Lausanne's premier English-language theatre group! Based in the heart of Switzerland, we bring a rich array of amateur theatre performances to our community. In addition to producing two major productions a year, every month, members and guests are invited to experience an exciting mix of informal events at the Centre Pluriculturel et Social d'Ouchy (CPO).

For over 40 years, The Village Players have hosted theatre, music, dance, improv and other similar gatherings. We’re a community group that encourages creativity, offering a variety of opportunities to get involved. From public performances to intimate club events like play readings, open mic nights, or poetry recitals, there’s always something happening. Whether you’re looking to jump on stage, lead backstage, or simply enjoy a show, we have a place for you.

What can you expect from The Village Players?

A friendly community where creativity shines! In an English-speaking environment, you can act, sing, work behind-the-scenes, produce, or direct—or come and enjoy the entertainment. In any capacity, all experience levels are welcomed!

Entr'Act: the monthly meet-ups

Every month, we host Entr'Act— a unique evening created by our members. Be it a play reading, open mic singing, poetry reciting, dance, or improv, there’s always something fresh and exciting. These events are held at the CPO, which has its own cozy theatre and bar. We also enjoy hanging out together, with highlights like our summer BBQ and Christmas party.

If you'd like to produce Entr'Act, feel free to submit your idea here or contact us at entract@villageplayers.ch.

Our productions: take the stage

Every spring and autumn, we bring a full-length production to one of Lausanne's intimate theatre spaces. Our members are involved in every aspect—directing, acting, set design, costumes, tech, marketing and more. We’re always on the lookout for fresh faces to join the fun, whether you’re a seasoned theatre hand or brand new to the stage.

For our spring production, we would like to have a show selected by the start of October, so kindly submit by September 1. For our fall production, we would like to have a show selected by the start of April, so kindly submit by March 1.

Interested in producing a play? Submit your idea here or contact us at info@villageplayers.ch.

Sign-Up for the Village Players Information sheet

Stay in the loop! But when member you will receive our extensive monthly newsletter called the VPI. It’s packed with details about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, audition notices, and all the latest news from The Village Players. Fill out the form below to request to be added to the mailing list. Or, become a member to really get  involved!

We comply with Swiss and European Data Privacy Policies

The Village Players Committee takes privacy and data security very serious. For us, it is important to address how the new data protection laws affect our activities, including our theatre plays, the actors, and our members and audience. Read our Village Players Data Privacy Policy.

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