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Curtains: Five Final Acts

Laugh until the very end.

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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.

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Featured Production ★

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.

The Cast
Michele Nicolet

M’Lynn Eatenton

Malou Cain Birkmose

Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie

Lara Jegge

Annelle Dupuy-Desoto

Laura Dorman

Truvy Jones

Jeanne Darling

Ouiser Boudreaux

Heike Geiling

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.

Carrie Aikman & Scott Holland

Co-Directed by

Paul Delgado

Produced by

Carrie Aikman & Scott Holland

Co-Directed by

Paul Delgado

Produced by

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

Sascha Frassini
James
Billy Gilbert
Elizabeth
Laura Dorman
Rob
Anna-Rose Shack
Tyler

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

Kathryn Krupowicz
Karen
Anukriti Kumar
Angela
Georgios Kordelas
David

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

Rik Deurloo
Mr Burns
Tobias Gregus / Carrie Aikman
Mr Crump
Carrie Aikman / Tobias Gregus
Watchman

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

Jeanne Darling
Mrs. Stevenson
Rebeca (Beca) Oliveira
Various Roles
Kirstie Sawyer
Various Roles
Jan Kadlec
Various Roles
Prateek Natani
Various Roles

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

Fred Zimmermann
Daddy
Heike Geiling
Sophie
Michele Nicolet
Roxie
Niall Finan
Will

"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
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL NEWS

Semi-Circle’s AWARD-WINNING FEATS

NEXT UP - NDFA’S NATIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL!

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!

The Production
Presented by Semi-Circle at FEATS and the National Drama Festival 2026
Another Moon Called Earth
by Tom Stoppard
Cast
Bone
Tony O’Sullivan
Penelope
Zuzana Cox
Albert
Rik Deurloo
Crouch
David Cox
Creative Team
Director
Daria Montijo
Production Manager
John Salusbury / Alison Bolton
Stage Manager
Susanne Hiller
Lights
Michael Clarke
Sound
Carl Laurent / Tobias Gregus
Costumes
Jane Whelan-Lardon
Make-up
Thea Montijo
Come support us in Bromsgrove, UK – and stick around for the vibrant theatre scene at the National Drama Festival!
★ NEW: The Semi-Circle Story – 50 Years of Theatre in Basel — Read our commemorative book online at semicircle-basel.com/our-story ★ NEW: The Semi-Circle Story – 50 Years of Theatre in Basel — Read our commemorative book online at semicircle-basel.com/our-story ★

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our Planned events for 2026

Announcing our dangerously talented cast!

The suspects are in….

Announcing the dangerously talented performers of our November production of John Bishop’s “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”

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!

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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.
Want to stay in the loop about future performances and events? Follow along by subscribing to our updates and becoming a member of Semi-Circle!

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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