Where Theatre
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Where Theatre
Meets Community
HIGHLIGHTS
Curtains: Five Final Acts
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Theater BAU3 Dornacherstrasse 192
4053 Basel, Switzerland - November 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14, 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.
Five stories. Five final acts. One unforgettable night at the theatre.
Produced by Anthony O’Sullivan
This November, The Semi-Circle Basel brings together five short plays exploring life, death, and the unexpected moments in between.
Moving from dark comedy and satire to suspense and genuine emotion, each story takes a very different look at what happens when the final curtain draws near.
Expect ghostly reunions, disastrous dates, grave robbers, chilling phone calls and one very reluctant farewell — all in one varied and entertaining evening of theatre.
The Five Plays
PLAY 1 OF 5
Ghost Light
by Alli Hartley-Kong · Directed by Paul Pieterse
Just beyond the threshold of everyday life, a group of friends and colleagues find themselves together again. Gathered around the ghost light, memories, relationships and unfinished stories begin to surface in a moving and gently humorous reflection on what we carry with us when the curtain falls.
CAST
PLAY 2 OF 5
Date with Death
by Steven Hayet · Directed by Charlotte Roth
Angela has trouble saying no to a second date. Karen is good at solving problems. David seems surprisingly well put together. And Greg? Greg is baggage.
A wickedly funny short play about dating, bad decisions and the complications that arise when death enters the picture.
CAST
PLAY 3 OF 5
The Resurrectionists
by Robert J. LeBlanc · Directed by Alannah Burns
Under cover of darkness, two gravediggers operating on the wrong side of the law believe they’ve found a smarter way to supply bodies for medical science — without the inconvenience of digging them up.
When the perfect opportunity appears, their ingenious plan is finally put to the test, with predictably questionable results.
CAST
PLAY 4 OF 5
Sorry, Wrong Number
by Lucille Fletcher · Directed by Maria-Teresa Catanese
A telephone call connects Mrs. Stevenson to something she was never meant to hear: a murder being planned.
Trapped at home and increasingly desperate, she races against time through a maze of operators, police and unanswered questions. A tense, atmospheric thriller where every call brings the danger closer.
CAST
PLAY 5 OF 5
Go to the Light
by Laurie Allen · Directed by Conny Heim and Hans Hoogkamer
A father is nearing the end of his life, but he seems far more interested in Facebook posts and status updates than in making a graceful exit.
As his exhausted adult children try to manage the moment, his final journey becomes anything but straightforward. A warm, sharply observed satire about family, technology and letting go.
CAST
"Being invited to FEATS and NDFA means a lot. Representing Semi-Circle alongside theater groups from across Europe, performing Stoppard - it doesn't get better than that.”
Daria Montijo
Vice President, Directing
Semi-Circle’s AWARD-WINNING FEATS
Congratulations to the team for placing 3rd overall at the Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies (FEATS), this past May hosted by AATG at the beautiful Theater Diligentia in The Hague! Our own Tony O’Sullivan brought home the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Bone in Tom Stoppard’s Another Moon Called Earth and Susanne Hiller was nominated for Best Stage Management.
Next up, we are excited to share that the team will perform at the National Drama Festivals Association’s showcase of award-winning amateur groups from around the world on July 31, 2026 in Bromsgrove, UK.
Come by and say “hello.” We would love to see you there!
Another Moon Called Earth
by Tom Stoppard
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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