Monday Club Evenings

Fuller details:

MAY 27 - ALL THINGS CONSIDERED by Ben Brown - a play reading
(Alan Ayckbourn's critic: "One of the most accomplished pieces of new theatre writing I have read for years.")
David Freeman, a Professor of Philosophy about to reach fifty, is tired of life. His only desire now is to control the timing and manner of his death.
His plans for "self- deliverance", however are disrupted by the earthly demands of people around him.
His friend, Ronnie, facing dismissal over an affair with a student, needs his support.
Laura an American with unorthodox views on "organ distribution", wants to talk kidneys.
Margaret, the librarian wants his love.
Joanna, an abrasive journalist, hounds him for his views on his ex-wife's unsparing autobiography.
Alone at last he carries out his plan, but is saved by the college electrician.
Returning from hospital, David hears news that may change his mind - yet ultimately the vagaries of chance would have it otherwise.

JUNE 3 - 'AFTER-PLAY' FEEDBACK & DISCUSSION
Especially interesting for members and newcomers, with a view to helping backstage.
The first half of this evening will be a discussion on the various backstage responsibilities involved in a production. Team leaders and their assistants will give give short resumées on their experiences during 'Calendar Girls'.
The second half of the evening will a reading of short scenes on the theme of 'Love and Marriage'.

JUNE 10 - DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER by Marc Camoletti adapted by Robin Hawdon
A play reading and candidate for our November 2013 production.
In his fashionable French countryhouse, having planned to pack off his wife Jacqueline to her mother, Bernard is preparing to entertain his mistress for the weekend. A gourmet cook has been booked to provide the culinary delights. His old friend Robert (who just happens to be Jacqueline's secret lover) arrives not knowing why he has been invited and Jacqueline instantly decides not to go to her mother after all. Throw in the cook and the mistress – who just happen to have almost the same name to complicate things further – and you can guess the rest!
This is a very, very fast comedy. Complete with people coming and going at top speed, mistaken identities etc. It's a funny, light hearted farce – with a predictable happy ending.

JUNE 17 - GOOD PEOPLE by David Lindsay-Abaire
A play reading and candidate for our November 2013 production.
Welcome to Southie, a Boston neighbourhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo, where this month's paycheck covers last month's ills.and where Margie Walsh has just been let go from yet another job. Facing eviction and scrambling to catch a break, Margie thinks an old fling who has made it out of Southie might be her ticket to a fresh new start. But is this apparently self-made man secure enough to face his humble beginnings? Margie is about to risk what little she has left to find out.

JUNE 24 - AUDITIONS FOR NOVEMBER PLAY

JULY 1 - An Evening of Scenes – an opportunity for newish attendees & people who seldom read to 'have a go'!

SUMMER BREAK - our Monday programme resumes on August 26.

The Zurich Comedy Club meets on Monday Evenings
Potential new members are always welcome. (Please see details below for appropriate evenings.) All events take place at:
St Andrew's Community Centre
Promenadengasse 9
8001 Zurich - see map
Doors open around 19.00 for an informal get-together. Start is at 19:30 unless otherwise indicated.
Play readings organised and read by members. Newcomers will not be asked to read initially. Nearest tram stop Kunsthaus.