Author: Peter Bayliss

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  • Oliver!

    Oliver!

    27th March to 1st April 2023 Gata Musical Theatre Directors: Cherry Cabban and Jen Kellow-Ward Musical Director: Aileen Lightfoot A cast of 25 sang their hearts out through 20+ catchy tunes from Lionel Bart’s musical, the youngsters in particular – aged nine-15 – surprising everyone with their talent. Based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, penned in 1838, the story follows…

  • Our new book club is starting soon

    Our new book club is starting soon

    NEW TO JAVEA PLAYERS!! A BOOK CLUB is set to have its inaugural meeting and we would love to see you there! If you are ready for a book club with a theatrical twist, this club is for you. We will read scripts from both well know and emerging playwrights. Explore all aspects of the theatre…

  • Pip Utton: Dylan and Dickens – January 2023

    Pip Utton: Dylan and Dickens – January 2023

    Dylan Pip Utton returned for the third time from 25th to 28th January, regaling the audiences with two new characters. The first was Bob Dylon, supposedly on the night of his last ever concert. Speaking to the press backstage, Bob reminisced about his incredible life – mostly his musical success – but also touching on…

  • THE MOUSETRAP – November 2022

    THE MOUSETRAP – November 2022

    by Agatha Christie A group of people gathered in a remote part of the countryside discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.…

  • Showcase – October 2022

    Showcase – October 2022

    directed by Leigh Patterson Jávea Players showcases its talent with comedic sketches, songs, monologues and classical drama. Two performances were in aid of the Ukrainian charity Tabletochki. Video A video of all sketches (except Groan Ups) by Ross Ord. TIP: View full screen. Photos NB It was difficult to obtain good quality photos and those…

  • Bats – June 2022

    Bats – June 2022

    Jávea Players’ popular summer show was performed at the Casa de Cultura, Jávea old town, following a tapas dinner at the Bar Imperial. Bats Written and produced by Phil Mansell The play – best described as a comedy with dark undertones – explores what happens when a house in a quiet cul-de-sac is invaded by an ever-growing…

  • Bazaar and Rummage –  April 2022

    Bazaar and Rummage – April 2022

    In this heartfelt comedy, three severely agoraphobic women leave their houses for the first time in years, and make it to a jumble sale, organised by their two social workers. However as the afternoon progresses, nerves and neuroses are running high and the distinction between the social workers and the anxious people they are supposed…