updated: 15 January 2010
English Language Theatre in Geneva
The Geneva English Drama Society (GEDS) - offers 3-4 stage productions per year, 20 some playreadings, and various social activities. www.geds.ch
The Geneva Amateur Operatic Society (GAOS) stages musical entertaintament in the Geneva area. www.gaos.ch
Tickets for GEDS and GAOS productions can be ordered and purchased online through Theatre-In-English. Also, if you would like to be on the mailing list for both GEDS and GAOS, this is the place to do it: www.theatreinenglish.ch
Howard Productions brings professional theatre troupes to Geneva twice a year since 1998. Summer productions are usually Shakespeare performed out-of-doors in the gardens of a chateau. For the latest info, and to be on the mailing list: www.howardprod.ch
Simply Theatre presents plays and offers an Academy for students. www.simplytheatre.com/
The Geneva Literary Aid Society (GLAS) is entirely volunteer-based, founded with the twin goals of supporting the arts and supporting people living with HIV/AIDS. Performances / programmes feature actors, musicians, authors, poets, scholars, etc. To be on the mailing list: info@theglas.org, www.theglas.org
Some theatre-related English language services in Geneva:
World Radio Switzerland. www.worldradio.ch/
Radio 74. www.radio74.org
Angloinfo Geneva. Life in and around Geneva, in English. geneva.angloinfo.com
Books: Off-the-Shelf English bookshop is in the centre of Geneva, with a wide range of books for adults and children. www.offtheshelf.ch
Vocal Coaching: Judi Hall provides personal coaching in vocal development for a wide range of challenges, including interviews and presentations, acting, and preparation for academic qualifications including the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. www.vocaldevelopment.ch/
Music Education: Julie Tompkins-Wagner directs an annual Summer Music programme for students 4-16 years of age. The programme includes music, dance, art, and drama. www.julie-music.com
Acting: Simply Theatre Academy. www.simplytheatre.com
Studio Geneva is a volunteer community of people wanting to be part of the exciting world of cinema. Contact Shane Kester. www.studiogeneva.com
Dance: Dancing Feet offers dance or exercise classes in English, for adults and children, in the Geneva area. Contact Karen Perrenoud through dancingfeet.eu
Amateur English language theatre in Europe
Links to all societies:
The Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies. www.feats.org
Switzerland
Basle: Semi-Circle. www.semi-circle.ch
Bern: Upstage. www.upstage.ch
Lausanne: The Village Players. www.villageplayers.ch
Zug: English Theatre Group of Zug. www.etgz.ch
Zurich: Zurich Comedy Club. www.zcc.ch
United Kingdom
Amateur theatre in the UK. www.amdram.co.uk
Theatre resources
Samuel French, Inc. The House of Plays for 176 Years! Play Publishers and Author's Representatives
- London. www.samuelfrench-london.co.uk
- New York. www.samuelfrench.com
Makeup etc. - Charles Fox. www.charlesfox.co.uk
Theatre magazine and web site for the entertainment industry. The Stage. www.thestage.co.uk
Professional theatre in the United Kingdom
London theatre guide. www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk
London theatre guide. www.londontheatre.co.uk
UK Theatre Web - Ticket links. www.uktw.co.uk
What's on Stage.
www.whatsonstage.com
Last Minute Tickets. lastminutetheatretickets.com
National Theatre. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Royal Shakespeare Company. www.rsc.org.uk
Globe Theatre, London. www.shakespeares-globe.org
Other
British Residents' Association of Switzerland. www.britishresidents.ch
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