The Lisbon Players

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Elizabeth Bochmann — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:31:34 +0000

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

by William Shakespeare

7^th – 24^th June 2012

Brilliant, much loved comedy. Absurd, fun, sensual. Shakespeare’s masterpiece inspired composers, film-makers, opera, musicals, writers and artists.

Reality or dream? A lucid fantasy plot that interweaves the immortal spirits’ dominance over the human’s frailty and vulnerability. In a forest where anything is possible, desires are intensified by magic, moonlight and mid-Summer heat.

Original live music, dance and song, highlighting Shakespeare’s humorous and vigorous words. Presented by a large, international cast. Set in the 50’s court of “Athens” with Claire Lyth’s evocative design, Stephen Bull’s haunting composition and Lucian Craigie’s choreography, we celebrate the Lisbon Players’ 65^th anniversary with this classic, memorable “Dream”.

Directed by Valerie Braddell

Music by Stephen Bull

7^th – 24^th June on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 21.00
14^th June at 19.30
17^th and 24^th June at 18.00

TICKET PRICES: 10€ – 8€ for Members, Students under 25, Seniors and parties of at least 10 people.

Call and leave a message on 213 961 946 or go to the Reservations page to book your ticket.

Proposals for 2012-2013 Season

Elizabeth Bochmann — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:53:19 +0000

Would you like to suggest a play to be performed at Estrela Hall? And are you willing to direct it?

Please note that the deadline for submissions is 15th June 2012 and that preference will be given by the committee to plays that are out of copyright or original, contemporary work that is not subject to copyright regulations.

The next season at The Lisbon Players will begin after the summer with performances starting in October. The committee is accepting submissions from directors whose responsibility it will be to direct the plays in the next season.

Directors are invited to submit their proposals to Norman MacCallum at normanmaccallum@lisbonplayers.com.pt, who is The Lisbon Players’ Producer for the coming season. Along with the details about the play (number in the cast, setting, production considerations etc.) you are requested to provide a short summary (150 words maximum) outlining why you have chosen the play and include in this summary details of your experience of directing for the stage.

Red Seat Appeal

davidsoares — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:22:57 +0000

RED SEAT APPEAL

FOR RENOVATED THEATRE

HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Dear Friends and Members of the Lisbon Players,

First of all, many thanks to all those involved in the shows (and including our audiences of course) for making last season at Lisbon Players such a fantastic success. Congratulations to all of us!

We’re busy preparing an exciting new programme for 2011-2012 AND doing lots of renovation works during the summer break. This second phase of improvements at Estrela Hall is partly to comply with IGAC’s health and safety regulations but also to make the theatre more attractive and comfortable for our audiences and workers.

Both the ladies’ and gents’ bathrooms have been completely renovated and a new bathroom installed in the dressing rooms for use of the cast, including a hot shower!

The auditorium has been both renovated and redecorated. And those lovely old seats that add such character to our theatre? Well, in response to the request of our supporters who have said “Please don’t get rid of those beautiful seats!” we have decided to restore them. But to do this, WE NEED YOUR HELP.

72 of the 110 seats need to be recovered in fireproof velvet and the woodwork restored. The cost of each seat is €65. The Lisbon Players needs 72 people – or groups of people – who can each donate 65 euros to cover the costs of restoring one seat. A list of contributors will be gratefully acknowledged on behalf of the community.

If you can help contribute to the fund which seeks to MAINTAIN THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF ESTRELA HALL, please send your donation of €65 (or whatever you can!) by transfer to our bank, BES in Corpo Santo. NIB: 0007 0000 00319098476 23 and an e-mail to lisplayers@gmail.com under the heading Red Seat Appeal telling us about your donation and stating the name(s) you would like to appear on the list of contributors.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!