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Graz's English Speaking Theatre Group

Fish Smoking Cigarettes – Four Absurdist Short Plays

The Pennyless Players are proud to present… well, something a little (completely) different! Our next production Fish Smoking Cigarettes will feature four different absurdist short plays over the span of four differently structured evenings. Join us for four evenings of surrealism, laughter and insightfulness, featuring: Breaking and entering. The most annoyingly regular couple on theContinue reading “Fish Smoking Cigarettes – Four Absurdist Short Plays”

Improv Show at Sprachenfest

Who needs a script, anyway? For this European Day of Languages, we take to the stage with no safety net or plan, and only three things to guide us: reckless impulses, a willingness to improvise and the audience’s creative cues. Come join us for an hour of improvisational English theatre with fun sketches, silly pantomime,Continue reading “Improv Show at Sprachenfest”

CASTING CALL: Absurdist short plays

And now for something completely different! We’re thrilled to announce that we will be staging another full-scale production this year! Which means, of course, we will need actors and stage crew. This coming production will be a little different than the other shows done in spring. Instead of one full-length play, we will be stagingContinue reading “CASTING CALL: Absurdist short plays”

Improv Workshops

Two more open Workshops before the summer break!Try out theatre without scripts or props – all made up on the spot!REGISTER at thepennylessplayers@gmail.com Why?’cause it’s fun! When?Sunday, May 31st, 2-5pmSunday, June 7th, 2-5pm Where?at DaT (Das andere Theater, Orpheumgasse 11, 8020, Graz) What more?You can register for one or both workshops (registration closes Wednesday beforeContinue reading “Improv Workshops”

#kulturlandretten – No to the cancellation of the Landesabgabe!

Stand with us against the cancellation of the ORF-Landesabgabe, against cutting the cultural budget, and for a rich, diverse, and open cultural life in Styria. Help us by signing this petition! Since the budget cuts last year, cultural institutions in Styria, especially small and independent ones, are feeling the pressure from the FPÖ-ÖVP state government.Continue reading “#kulturlandretten – No to the cancellation of the Landesabgabe!”

IMPROV MAY & APRIL

Summer term has started and improv workshops are back! It is time again for acting without scripts or props but with a lot of imagination! What to expect:An introduction to improvisational theatre including fun improv games and exercises.Come to our improv workshops on March 29th and April 4th,always 2pm – 5pm at DaT (Das andereContinue reading “IMPROV MAY & APRIL”

Coming Up: Circle Mirror Transformation

The time has arrived to officially announce The Pennyless Players’ next big production. This May we are returning to Kristallwerk with Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker. Join us for this modern play about the beautifully “normal” journey of being human: a diverse and relatable cast going through self discovery with the help of actingContinue reading “Coming Up: Circle Mirror Transformation”

UPDATE: Shakespearean Script Tease

Script-Tease: Special Shakespearean Summer Semester 2026! Something wicked this way comes… This summer semester, the Pennyless Players are launching a special Shakespearean version of our script-tease! What’s New:We bid secrecy adieu – all scripts are pre-planned so you know what you’re getting into. Also, due to length, we are splitting each play to be readContinue reading “UPDATE: Shakespearean Script Tease”

New Improv Dates!

A new year is approaching and with it new improv workshops!  Join us on Saturday, January 10th and/or February 1st for some improvised fun!  Each workshop is beginner friendly and takes about 3 hours. Get some first impressions or refresh your memory doing creative exercises and games. Free of charge!  Sounds cool?  Register via email (thepennylessplayers@gmail.com)  –forContinue reading “New Improv Dates!”