Where Theatre
Meets Community
Where Theatre
Meets Community
HIGHLIGHTS
Steel Magnolias & FEATS 2026
Semi-Circle continues its legacy as a vibrant part of Basel’s theatre scene. For decades, Semi-Circle has been a creative hub, delivering passionate performances and fostering community.
Join us throughout the year for a dynamic program of productions and events-some exclusive to members, others open to all.
11 – 14 June 2026 Häbse Theatre, Basel
Steel Magnolias
By Robert Harling
A warm, witty, and deeply human story about friendship, resilience, and the women who hold one another up through life’s joys and heartbreaks.
M’Lynn Eatenton
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie
Annelle Dupuy-Desoto
Truvy Jones
Ouiser Boudreaux
Clairee Belcher
We are pleased to announce the cast of Steel Magnolias, Robert Harling’s beloved play set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon in the 1980s. Six women gather there, funny and fierce and utterly real, navigating the joys and heartbreaks of ordinary life with a warmth that never lets go. Part comedy, part tearjerker, it is a portrait of female friendship and the quiet strength that holds a community together through the best and worst of times. Adapted into the celebrated 1989 film starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts, and Dolly Parton, it remains one of the most cherished stories on the stage. Join us in Basel this June as our cast brings these unforgettable characters to life.
"Being invited back to FEATS means a lot. Representing Semi-Circle alongside theater groups from across Europe, and doing it with Stoppard - it doesn't get better than that.”
Daria Montijo
Vice President, Directing
Semi-Circle at FEATS
Big News! Semi-Circle will once again be competing at the Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies (FEATS), taking place May 22–25, 2026 at Theater Diligentia in The Hague, Netherlands
FEATS is an annual English-language short play competition, bringing together amateur theatre companies from across Europe for four days of bold, creative storytelling. Each year, the festival travels to a new European city, celebrating theatre, community, and international collaboration.
This year, Semi-Circle will present Tom Stoppard’s Another Moon Called Earth, performed by an exceptional cast and crew:
Another Moon Called Earth
by Tom Stoppard
Come support us in The Hague – and stick around for the vibrant theatre scene and FEATS fringe festival!
January & February
March
April
May
June
Announcing our dangerously talented cast!
The suspects are in….
- Helsa Wenzel : Alannah Burns
- Elsa Von Grossenknueten : Magda Bednarska
- Sargent Michael Kelly : Tony O'Sullivan
- Patrick O'Reilly : John Salusbury
- Ken de la Maize : Tristan Hardman-Dodd
- Nikki Crandall : Alessandra Leopardi
- Eddie McCuen : Rik Deurloo
- Marjorie Baverstock : Valentina D'Alessandro
- Roger Hopewell : Shashank Purushotham
- Bernice Roth : Carrie Aikman
- The Man in Black : Lenny Yong
Interested in being part of the drama, but staying out of the spotlight?
You’re in luck! We’re pulling together our production team so come be part of the crew, and help work on set build, decoration & painting, backstage, props, costumes, hair & make-up, lighting, sound or front-of-house.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International on behalf of Josef Weinberger Ltd.
www.mtishows.co.uk www josef-weinberger.com
Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
What a Show!
Our cast and crew delivered an unforgettable, thrillingly delightful end-of-year production, and we couldn’t be prouder of their incredible work. To everyone who joined us – thank you for your laughter, your energy, and your support.
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This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International on behalf of Josef Weinberger Ltd.
www.mtishows.co.uk www josef-weinberger.com
PLAY READINGS
Monthly play readings
In addition to special events and performances throughout the year, the first Monday of each month is always reserved for a play reading. You can join in the reading or simply watch. Non-members are very welcome. Just turn up. Details can be found on our What’s On page.
Venue: Centrepoint Library, Im Lohnhof 8, 4051 Basel
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