September - December 2021 Box Office: 700444 www.artscentre.je
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Welcome to Autumn 2021! We hope you have all remained well and safe over the summer months and that you managed to attend at least a couple of our 96 performance events between 19 April (when we re-opened after the second lockdown) and 18 August. We had 5,136 attendances at these events and had a super time in the latter part of our season at Coronation Park with both Oddsocks and Luke Brown’s bands! Once again, there is much to experience this autumn season with performances, exhibitions, courses and workshops. Our audience capacity will start at 80 in September, though we hope that this will increase to 125 from 1 October – though this is not guaranteed. Do book early for both of Dr Adam Perchard’s shows in September: The Thirteenth Fish and Bathtime for Britain. And ensure that you also book early for our sixth Christmas Community Company production: a nostalgic and swash-buckling adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s classic 1930s story, Swallows & Amazons (see pages 40 - 41 for the performance details). We would once again like to sincerely thank our Members, audiences, volunteers and staff for their incredible and unparalleled support and encouragement since March 2020 and throughout 2021. We certainly look forward to seeing you at Jersey Arts Centre again this autumn. Take good care and stay safe. Merry Christmas!
Daniel Austin | Director
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COVID-19 Guidance Jersey Arts Centre and caféjac have completed a Risk Analysis and Assessment for coronavirus and measures are now in place to reduce the risk of infection. In order to support the health and well-being of all visitors to Jersey Arts Centre, and to help combat the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone undertakes the following precautionary safety measures: - Educate yourself on Government of Jersey advice and guidelines at gov.je - Observe all our signs, instructions and room capacities - Follow the advice and guidance of both JAC staff and caféjac staff - Remember to remain physically distanced during your visit - Ensure frequent and proper hand washing and hygiene measures - Be vigilant in the use of our toilet facilities and sanitise hands before and after use - Do not enter the building if you are showing or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19
Booking Instructions - Please book in advance - Please print your tickets at home - Please read our checklist for visiting Jersey Arts Centre (opposite) - When booking online, If you can’t see the correct combination of seats that you require, please contact the Box Office on: 700444
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Your personal checklist for visiting Jersey Arts Centre 1. Do not visit JAC if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms – e.g. new, continuous cough and/or fever; loss of smell and taste, etc. 2. Do not visit JAC if any of your family bubble are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 or are isolating 3. Ensure that you sanitise your hands on entering the building 4. Ensure that you wash/sanitise your hands before and after going to the toilet 5. Ensure that you exercise good respiratory hygiene by coughing into your elbow etc. 6. The use of face masks at Jersey Arts Centre is strongly recommended 7. Observe and follow: poster, door, floor and staff instructions at all times 8. Remember to remain physically distanced during your visit 9. Keep personal items with you at all times 10. Drinks and food are not permitted in the auditorium except for a small non-glass bottle of water 11. Educate yourself on Government of Jersey advice and guidelines at gov.je 12. If you have any questions, please speak with a member of our staff The above checklist is to ensure that visitors to Jersey Arts Centre remain within the current guidelines for theatres issued by the Government of Jersey on 26 August 2021 as part of the Island’s Stage 7 Reconnection Plan.
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Exhibitions The Berni Gallery is open from Monday - Saturday: 8am - 10pm Admission is Free / www.artscentre.je
Bright Young Things Hightlands College / School of Art
Until Saturday 18 September Bright Young Things is a showcase of some of the best artwork produced by this year’s UAL students. Despite the challenges presented by a very difficult year, all of the students have responded well and produced work to a very high standard. On display is work from some of the L3 year 1, L3 year 2 and Foundation Diploma students. During their final major project, all students have been encouraged to explore a theme of their choice. Environmental, mental health, feminism, economics and even laundry have formed the starting points for the work on display. The students have responded to the themes by exploring diverse materials and techniques to communicate their ideas. This year’s summer show at the School of Art proved to be one of the most successful yet for the department. We had many visitors to the show who gave glowing feedback on the work displayed. Unfortunately, not all of the work is on display here, but it is hoped that anyone viewing the show gains a greater understanding of the work produced by the School of Art and the hard work and variety of disciplines and concepts the students are able to interrogate. The Bright Young Things will now be moving on to the next step of their artistic career. Be it studying womenswear at the Royal College Fashion, Illustration at AUB or coming on to the next level of study at Highlands College.
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Chris Mould Exhibition Fox Open Art Competition Judge 2021
Monday 20 September - Saturday 9 October Chris was born and raised in West Yorkshire where he still lives with his family. He is one of twenty studio artists at the prestigious Dean Clough Mills Arts and Business Complex in Halifax. www.deanclough.com His work ranges from children’s publishing to theatre and film, having produced a long backlist of children’s titles, theatre posters, editorial cartoons for major newspapers and character development work for animated features. This particular show is a small selection of works from various children’s book titles and also includes a few personal pieces.
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Fox Open Art Exhibition 2021 Monday 11 October Saturday 6 November An exhibition of this years’ competition entries as judged and selected by Chris Mould. The Fox Open Art Competition, sponsored by Fox International Ltd, is now in its 39th year, and has featured local artists such as Jason Butler, Ian Rolls and Kevin Pallot. Make sure not to miss this showcase of local artistic talent, featuring a wide variety of mediums and depth of creativity.
Image: 2020 1st Prize winner: Martin McDowell: Cherchez La Femme, La Dame et le Mouton
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FAMILY Monday 8 November - Saturday 20 November In conjunction with this year’s Human Rights Festival: Black Lives Matter, we are presenting a collection of photography celebrating diversity within families. This exhibition is an assembly of faces and stories from families across the Island, sharing their narrative on being a bridge between nationalities. An interactive exhibition that invites the viewers to share their own experiences within their mixed heritage. Our thanks to Debi Morris-Monro and Wayne Stewart for the curation of this exhibition.
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Motherhood
May Bourne + Sophie Darwin
Monday 22 November - Saturday 11 December This unapologetic, raw and realistic photography campaign celebrates the beauty of the post-partum body. The campaign, created by Midwife May Bourne (Positive Birth Jersey) and photographer Sophie Darwin, includes 25 mothers and their babies. At the heart of the campaign is that all bodies are beautiful – after all, they have just performed a miracle.
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Performances
Performances will be at the Benjamin Meaker Theatre, Phillips Street, St. Helier, unless otherwise stated.
Box Office: +44 (0) 1534 700444 | www.artscentre.je September - at a glance: SAT 11 SUN 12 MON 13 MON 13 TUE 14 WED 15 FRI 24 SAT 25 MON 27 MON 27 TUE 28 WED 29
DR ADAM PERCHARD: THE THIRTEENTH FISH DR ADAM PERCHARD: THE THIRTEENTH FISH MONDAY MATINÉE: INN OF THE SIXTH HAPPINESS JFS: THE PERFECT CANDIDATE CRAZY RICH ASIANS RUNNING ON EMPTY DR ADAM PERCHARD: BATHTIME FOR BRITAIN DR ADAM PERCHARD: BATHTIME FOR BRITAIN MONDAY MATINÉE: BUS STOP JFS: AMMONITE BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD RENT
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JADC: COMEDY DOUBLE BILL JERSEY G&S SOCIETY: ALL HALE, GREAT JUDGE JERSEY G&S SOCIETY: ALL HALE, GREAT JUDGE TAVAZIVA DANCE: BOY’S KHAYA JFS: AFTER LOVE FILM PREMIERE: HIDING PLACES BOOKSMART
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The Thirteenth Fish
Dr Adam Perchard A Jersey Arts Centre Residency in association with Société Jersiaise Venue: Faldouet Dolmen, St Martin
Saturday 11 September + Sunday 12 September 4pm + 6pm (60 minutes) Join scholar, performer, and local fairy Dr Adam Perchard for an hour of theatrical ritual, magic, and song at the Faldouet Dolmen. This piece will immerse you in Jersey’s Neolithic past, bringing to life the people who erected the stones and were buried amongst them. Flitting between the worlds of opera, comedy, drama and academia, your Puckish guide will lead you on an interactive journey through history and folklore to ask new questions about Jersey’s identity. Who were we 6,000 years ago, and who are we now? There’s something queer about these stones. Ask the right questions, and you’ll find them full of answers. Praise for Dr Perchard’s other projects: “Dazzling” - The Financial Times / “Hugely talented” - The Times “Perchard makes song and sentiment throb with life” - The Guardian THE WEATHER: Please bring warm and waterproof clothing as performances will go ahead whatever the weather. PARKING: As the there is no allocated parking at Faldouet Dolmen, please arrive by bike, on foot or by public transport, or make arrangements to park your car safely, appropriately and with plenty of time to spare! £10 (£7 students/children) Members: £8.50 (£5.95 students/children) Maximum capacity: 30 at each show - so book early to avoid disappointment!
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Inn of the Sixth Happiness
UK 1958 / 158 mins / Cert: U / Director: Mark Robson
Monday 13 September 2pm Ingrid Bergman stars as Gladys Aylward, a tenacious British woman who, after being denied an application to become a missionary, runs an inn for travelling merchants. Based on a true story, the film is set in China during the Japanese invasion, and the tumultuous years leading up to the Second World War. £5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)
The Perfect Candidate
Saudi Arabia 2019 / 101 mins / Cert: PG / Director: Haifaa al-Mansour
Monday 13 September 8pm This Arabic-language feature film, starring Mila Al Zahrani as Maryam, tells the story of a Saudi Arabian doctor whose run for office in her local city elections forces her community, and her family, to accept their first female candidate. £5 (£3 students) only available on the door. JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
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Crazy Rich Asians
USA 2018 / 121 mins / Cert: 12A / Director: Jon M. Chu
Tuesday 14 September 7pm When Chinese-American professor Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) visits her boyfriend Nick’s (Henry Golding) family for the first time in Singapore, she is shocked to discover that he belongs to one of the richest families in the country. Rachel is thrust into an unfamiliar world of society rules, expectations and family politics whilst trying to make her relationship with Nick survive. Funny, touching and beautifully shot, this is a rom-com with a little something extra. £5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)
Running on Empty
USA 1988 / 116 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Sidney Lumet
Wednesday 15 September 7pm Having been responsible for the anti-war protest bombing of a napalm factory in the 1970s, Annie and Arthur Pope have been on the run ever since, moving their young family from place to place to avoid detection. Their eldest son Danny (River Phoenix), now nineteen, begins to find his family’s way of life challenging and yearns to live a life of his own. £5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)
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Bathtime for Britain
Dr Adam Perchard
Friday 24 September + Saturday 25 September 8pm Bathtime for Britain is back! After sell-out performances in the summer season, Dr Adam Perchard is returning to the Jersey Arts Centre stage to give more audience members the chance to experience this unforgettable and utterly fabulous show. Featuring pop, rock and musical theatre hits, as well as numerous outfit changes! “Dazzling” - The Financial Times “Twisted genius” - Time Out “Perchard makes song and sentiment throb with life” - The Guardian £15 (£11 students) Members: £12.75 (£9.35 students)
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Bus Stop
USA 1956 / 96 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Joshua Logan
Monday 27 September 2pm In this iconic 50s romantic comedy, Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray star as café singer Cherie (Monroe) and innocent rodeo cowboy Bo Decker (Murray). When Bo meets Cherie, he falls madly in love with her, and is determined to bring her back to his ranch in Montana to make her his wife. £5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)
Ammonite
UK | Australia 2020 / 120 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Francis Lee
Monday 27 September 8pm Set in the 1840s, this romantic drama, inspired by true events, follows fossil collector Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) who lives with her ailing mother in Dorset. When Charlotte Murchison (Saoirse Ronan) arrives in the village, having been sent to convalesce by the sea, the two women’s lives are irrevocably changed. £5 (£3 students) only available on the door. JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
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Rent
USA 2005 / 135 mins / Cert: 12A / Director: Chris Columbus
Tuesday 28 September 7pm This film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name stars Anthony Rapp, Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs and Rosario Dawson as young bohemians living in New York City. Their struggles with sexuality, drugs, economic hardships and living under the threat of AIDS are brought to life by a stunning soundtrack and tour de force performances.
£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)
Beasts of the Southern Wild
USA 2012 / 93 mins / Cert: 12A / Director: Benh Zeitlin
Wednesday 29 September 7pm Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in the Bathtub, a southern Louisiana community cut off from the rest of the world. However, when her father becomes sick, Hushpuppy’s world begins to change. As a violent storm approaches, she bravely sets out on a mission to locate the mother she’s never known.
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£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)
Jersey’s Climate Emergency: How Did We Get Here?
Jonathan Renouf / Co-hosted by Action for Wildlife, National Trust for Jersey
Friday 1 October 7pm The States of Jersey has declared a climate emergency, and plans are underway to make Jersey carbon neutral by 2030 – twenty years earlier than the UK. It will mean huge changes, involve a lot of money, and touch on almost every aspect of Island life. But how did we get here? Over the last 20 years, Jonathan has had a ring side seat on the climate change debate. As a TV producer in the BBC Science Unit, he was involved in almost every major BBC documentary about climate change, including 2019’s Climate Change: The Facts. He’s met leading climate change sceptics, visited scientists studying climate change all over the world, and filmed climate change in action. In this talk, illustrated with clips from many different television programmes, he explains why climate change is such a difficult subject to film, identifies the key turning points in our understanding of the changing climate, and discusses how best to tackle climate change scepticism. Jonathan Renouf is an award winning television producer who spent 20 years working for BBC television’s Science Unit. He was Executive Producer of series such as Wonders of the Universe, The Sky at Night and How Earth Made Us. His climate change credits include: Earth: The Climate Wars, Meltdown: A Global Warming Journey (BAFTA nomination), Climate Change by Numbers and Climate Change: The Facts. He now lives in Jersey. £7 (£6.50 seniors / £5 students)
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PCA Jersey 2021 Saturday 2 October 6pm Jersey’s annual and largest Bodybuilding and Fitness Show is coming to Jersey Arts Centre once again. This is a qualifier for the PCA British Championship 2021, the UK’s premier bodybuilding and fitness federation and the largest, most prestigious event in the country. Jersey Arts Centre will have top Jersey and UK athletes battling it out to become overall PCA Jersey Champions and also get that ultimate PCA British Championship qualification! Classes on offer will include: female bikini, men’s physique, classic bodybuilding and ladies figure - plus many more! £20
Little Joe
Austria | Germany | United Kingdom 2019 / 105 mins / Cert: 12 Director: Jessica Hausner
Monday 4 October 8pm Single mother Alice (Emily Beecham) is a dedicated plant breeder at a corporation charged with developing new species. Defying corporate policy, she takes one of the new plants home, setting off a chain of sinister events. £5 (£3 students) only available on the door. JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
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Penelope Blackie (piano) Tuesday 5 October 8pm Penelope returns for her 14th recital. Over the years, she has built up an appreciative and enthusiastic audience in the Island who have responded to the emotional depth and subtlety of her playing. Programme includes: Haydn: Sonata in E minor Hob XVI:34 Beethoven: Sonata No 17 in D minor Op. 31 no 2 (“The Tempest”) Chopin: Ballade No 3 in A flat Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin £20 (£5 students)
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Those Were the Days St Martin’s Musical Society
Thursday 7 October - Saturday 9 October 7.30pm (Saturday 9 October: 2.30pm + 7.30pm) Since 1974, St Martin’s Musical Society has raised over £147,400 for local charities. This year’s show is in aid of Jersey Cheshire Homes and is jam-packed with a variety of music and comedy for everyone to enjoy! The musical numbers are set within four themed scenes (Circus / 50s, 60s & 70s / Disney / Cabaret) and there’s a bit of audience participation, comedy sketches with local flavour, and a special performance by the Men’s Synchronized Swimming Team (minus the pool)! Please come to unwind and have a few hours of happy entertainment whilst supporting our chosen charity: it’s a win-win situation! £20 (£15 seniors + students)
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Comedy Double Bill
JADC / Written and directed by Patricia Robinson-Leigh
Wednesday 13 - Saturday 16 October 7.30pm The JADC proudly presents a night of hilarity with a comedy double bill! Both plays promise a fun-packed evening full of fast-paced wit. Recommended for 14 years +
Is There Anybody There? Family feuds and supernatural goings on provide the intriguing back-drop to this comedy that will have you howling with laughter! Red Hot in Amsterdam with kind permission of Samuel French Two diamond thieves, Frank and Mickey, while escaping from the police, find an open window, clamber inside, and discover they are in a brothel! Hilarity ensues as they try to outwit the working girls and the police to hide their loot! £16 (£12 students + seniors)
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All Hale, Great Judge Jersey Gilbert & Sullivan Society
Monday 18 October + Tuesday 19 October 8pm Baroness Hale, the former President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, became well-known to the public after her ruling against Boris Johnson’s proroguing of Parliament, delivered wearing her now infamous spider brooch. Herself a Gilbert and Sullivan fan and performer from her student days, she helps the Society celebrate its 40th Anniversary by reflecting on her life in the law and the position of women in society, interspersed with extracts from the Savoy Operas on these themes. Lady Hale’s recollections are followed by a production of Trial by Jury which illustrates splendidly how well Sullivan’s good-humoured music complements Gilbert’s witty satire of the law and society, much of which is still highly relevant today. £20 (£5 students in full-time education on Monday 18 October only)
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Boy’s Khaya Tavaziva Dance
Thursday 21 October 8pm Powerfully moving and personal, Boy’s Khaya is the latest work and account of Bawren Tavaziva’s early life in Zimbabwe told through a mesmerising combination of contemporary, ballet and African dance, with a spoken-word soundtrack and music. In this moving and powerful new work, the discoveries of renowned contemporary African choreographer and music producer, Bawren Tavaziva, are a universal comment on Africa and who we are today. Boy’s Khaya, meaning ‘servants house’, is a colonial legacy still very apparent today in Zimbabwe. It draws evocative memories for Bawren who grew up in one and speaks powerfully, through dance, about the fragility of human beings, evoking powerful emotions about Bawren’s early life and the human experience. Political persecution, slavery and modern colonialism create a rich source of untold truths. Boy’s Khaya is an immersive and unforgettable audience experience. The soundscape and music also composed by Bawren, cleverly brings together the choreography, lighting and stage design and is performed by a cast of five dancers. “Boy’s Khaya gives a beautiful, powerful comment drawing on his own personal experience of racism and apartheid in Zimbabwe.” Carole Woddis, theatre journalist and critic (The Arts Desk, Reviews Gate, My Theatre Mates, London Grip, woddisreviews.org.uk) Please note: Boy’s Khaya includes a series of flashing lights and depictions of race-related violence. £18 (£12 students) Members: £15.30 (£10.20 students)
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After Love
UK 2020 / 89 mins / Cert: 12A Director: Aleem Khan
Saturday 23 October 8pm Set in Dover, Mary Hussein (Joanna Scanlan) finds herself a widow after the sudden death of her husband. A day after his funeral, she discovers a devastating secret he had been keeping from her just 21 miles away in Calais. £5 (£3 students) only available on the door. JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
Double Bill: Hiding Place (World Premiere)
+ Booksmart
Saturday 30 October 7pm You are invited to the World Premiere of movie short Hiding Place. This is to be followed by a screening of the 2019 film Booksmart. £5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)
Hiding Place Of all the places to encounter a stranger, under a table at a wedding isn’t necessarily the first one that comes to mind. Hiding Place is a short film which takes place almost exclusively in this bizarre location where wedding guests Stevie (Rebecca Eve) and Jake (Joss J. MacDonald) are flung together. Written and filmed at a time where even being at a wedding, let alone being in close proximity with someone under a table, was completely inconceivable, Hiding Place is a wistful celebration of these chance encounters. In a moment where we’ve all forgotten and then had to quickly re-learn how to be around strangers, this short film takes a longer look at that exchange and how, in risking it all, you could just find something amazing. Originally commissioned by the Jersey Arts Centre as part of new writing initiative ‘Scenes from a…’ in January 2021. Directed by Lucy Rose Abraham / Written by Martha MacDonald Director of Photography & Editor: Lucy Le Lievre Composer: Christina Orchard / Sound Designer: Samuel Hills With special thanks to: Constable Simon Crowcroft and the Parish of St. Helier team and Todd MacDonald
Booksmart
USA 2019 / 105 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Olivia Wilde This coming-of-age comedy stars Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein as high school seniors Amy and Molly. Long-time best friends and star students, the two girls lament their lack of high school adventures and decide to finally break the rules and party on their last day of classes.
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Present Laughter TC Productions
Tuesday 2 November - Saturday 6 November 7.30pm As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, West End star Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. As his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex and panic. A playful and entertaining reflection on fame, desire and belonging, Noel Coward’s classic comedy remains as funny as ever. TC Productions brings you an evening of laughter and delight in this delicious and timeless production. £20 (£15 seniors + students)
The Cool Science Show
Glimmer Events
Sunday 7 November 11am + 2.30pm Witness the amazing ‘magic’ of science with spectacular tricks and experiments performed by award-winning UK act Sublime Science.
£10 (£12.50 children)
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12 Angry Men
USA 1957 / 96 mins / Cert: PG / Director: Sidney Lumet
Monday 8 November 2pm The verdict of a seemingly open-and-shut murder case lies in the hands of twelve Jury members in New York County Courthouse. But to one, there’s more to the case than meets the eye. What might be hiding in the details of the case? Will an innocent man be put to death? Or will a guilty man be spared? A heart-pounding courtroom drama starring Henry Fonda. £5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)
Sink or Swim
2018 Belgium | France / 117 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Gilles Lellouche
Monday 8 November 8pm A group of 40-something guys, all on the verge of a mid-life crisis, decide to form their local pool’s first ever synchronized swimming team for men. Braving the scepticism and ridicule of those around them, and trained by a fallen champion trying to pull herself together, the group set out on an unlikely adventure, and on the way will rediscover a little self-esteem and a lot about themselves and each other.
£5 (£3 students) only available on the door. JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
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King in the Wilderness
USA 2018 / 111 mins / Cert: 12 / Director: Peter Kunhardt
Tuesday 9 November 7pm This Emmy award-winning documentary focuses on the last two years of the life of Martin Luther King Jr., before his assassination in 1968. Featuring never-before-seen footage of those close to King, interspersed with historical footage covering topics such as the Chicago Freedom Movement and the Memphis Sanitation Strike. £7 (£5 students) Members: £5.95 (£4.25 students)
Blindspotting
USA 2018 / 95 mins / Cert: 15 Director: Carlos Lopez Estrada
Wednesday 10 November 7pm Written by, produced by and starring childhood friends Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, Blindspotting is a comedy drama telling the story of Collin (Diggs), a convicted felon with three days left on his parole. When Collin and his friend Miles (Casal) witness a violent, racist crime, the two struggle to come to terms with what they have seen. £7 (£5 students) Members: £5.95 (£4.25 students)
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Mangrove
UK | USA 2020 / 128 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Steve McQueen
Thursday 11 November 7pm Created as part of the BBC’s Small Axe anthology, Mangrove follows the true story of a restaurant in Notting Hil in the late 1960s, and the effect that relentless raids and racially motivated violence has on the cultural hub. Mangrove stars Letitia Wright, Malachi Kirby and Shaun Parkes. £7 (£5 students) Members: £5.95 (£4.25 students)
Last Black Man in San Francisco
USA 2019 / 120 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Joe Talbot
Friday 12 November 7pm In this 2019 drama film, a young black man named Jimmie (Jimmie Fails) seeks to reclaim his childhood home which is located in a now-gentrified area of San Francisco.
Our thanks to Shafi Malik for the programming of our HRF/BLM films
£7 (£5 students) Members: £5.95 (£4.25 students)
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Fruit Basket: A SAD Double Bill by Jason Kenyon / ACT
Wednesday 17 November - Saturday 20 November 7.30pm ArtsCentreTheatre present a brand new double-bill of original one act plays, written and directed by Jason Kenyon, featuring that thespianic embodiment of Murphy’s Law, the Society of Amateur Dramatics - known to one and all as SAD. Ever wondered what really goes on behind those closed doors when an amateur theatrical club’s officials gather to, allegedly, discuss its past and plan its future: the politics, the posturing, the machiavellian machinations? Wonder no more as the secrets of SAD’s committee room are revealed in: “If It’s Not In The Minutes...” Then, the avant-garde comes into conflict with the old guard and the final dress rehearsal of the club’s latest show is plunged into chaos when the director decides their artistic vision will take precedence over theatrical tradition and calmly announces that there will be no curtain call! Will the poor fool get out alive? Find out in: “The Show’s Not Over Till The Fat Lady Bows!” Suitable for 14 years + Please note this production includes strong language and adult situations. £12 (£9 students) Members: £10.20 (£7.65 students)
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Jersey Eisteddfod Festival of the Performing Arts Monday 22 November - Saturday 27 November All day Jersey Arts Centre is once again hosting a wonderful display of local talent in the The English Speech and Drama Classes. This section is pleased to introduce the Jersey Eisteddfod Young Actor of the Year Award. Daily tickets available on the door: £4
Jersey Eisteddfod Gala Evening Saturday 27 November 7.30pm A Gala evening showcasing a special selection of local talent from the English Speech and Drama Classes. £12 (£6 children/students in full-time education) www.jerseyeisteddfod.org.je
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Lost Horizon
USA 1937 / 132 mins / Cert: U / Director: Frank Capra
Monday 29 November 2pm Before returning to England to become the new Foreign Secretary, a British diplomat and a small group of civilians crash land in the Himalayas, and are rescued by the people of the mysterious, Eden-like Shangri-la. Sheltered by the mountains from the outside world where the clouds of the Second World War are gathering, the world of Shangri-la provides a seductive escape for the world-weary Conway. A classic 1930s adventure movie!
£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)
Minari
USA 2020 / 115 mins / Cert: 12 / Director: Lee Isaac Chung
Monday 29 November 8pm This award-winning and critically acclaimed drama follows a Korean family who emigrate to the United States in the 1980s and try to start a farm growing Korean produce in Arkansas. £5 (£3 students) only available on the door. JFS Members may reserve a seat in advance at the Box Office.
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Our Christmas Family Since 2016, Jersey Arts Centre has taken you on festive journeys to the enchanted worlds of Arabian Nights, Narnia, Toad Hall, Dickensian London and the Isle of Corfu... This Christmas, you’re invited to join them on a nostalgic adventure in the Lake District! Turn the page to find out more... 39
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Swallows and Amazons
by Arthur Ransome / Adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson with songs by Neil Hannon A Jersey Arts Centre Christmas Community Production in association with Art’Comedia
Friday 10 December - Wednesday 22 December (no show Monday 13 December) 10, 14, 15, 16, 17* December: 7pm 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21 December: 3pm + 7pm 22 December: 3pm
* Friday 17 December: BSL interpreted performance with Andrew Higgins Join Jersey Arts Centre this Christmas for a swash-buckling musical adventure for all the family! Arthur Ransome’s cherished children’s classic, Swallows and Amazons, is brought to life in a wonderfully playful adaptation that is sure to delight, enchant and entertain audiences this December. When siblings John, Susan, Titty and Roger Walker are granted their wish to set sail on their beloved boat Swallow, they know it will be a summer holiday to remember in the Lake District. But their adventure truly begins when they encounter the Amazon Pirates, the dastardly Captain Flint and a whole host of larger-than-life characters! Full of nostalgia, childhood exploits and beautiful songs, don’t miss Swallows and Amazons as it sails in to Jersey Arts Centre! Book early to avoid disappointment! By arrangement with Nick Hern Books. £19 (£14 students/children) Members: £16.15 (£11.90 students/children) Family ticket £60 (2 adults + 2 children) / Members’ Family Ticket: £50 Opening Night (Friday 10 December) Jersey Arts Centre Members: £12 (£10 students/children)
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The Learning Centre In order to bring under one banner its extensive education and outreach work over the past 38 years, Jersey Arts Centre has created a Learning Centre in the form of a retro-classroom from which these various projects and initiatives will be developed. The following education and outreach work, and companies, will be coordinated from this space under the direction of Hettie Duncan, Education and Outreach Coordinator, and Daniel Austin, Director:
- Courses and workshops - Drama Schools - Art Schools - Holocaust Memorial Day workshops - World Book Day workshops - Liberation workshops - Christmas show workshops - Arts in Health Care Trust performances - Junior Drama (8-13 years) - youtheatre (14 -19 years) - ACT (ArtsCentreTheatre) (18 years +) - The Christmas Company - The Brighter Futures Company - Our professional Theatre-in-Education Company
For more information, please contact: hettie@artscentre.je
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Courses + Participation
Courses will be held at Jersey Arts Centre, Phillips Street, St. Helier, unless otherwise stated. Box Office: +44 (0) 1534 700444 / www.artscentre.je
Junior Drama
8 - 13 years / Tutors: Jordi Sunier + Jessica Myhill
Thursday 16 September - Thursday 25 November 5.30pm - 7.30pm 10 sessions / Holiday: Half Term - Thursday 28 October £75 / Members: £63.75 Join us for another term of this extremely popular course where participants are taken through the principles of performance, including improvisation, voice and movement. Communication, concentration and commitment are essential disciplines of exciting performance and these will be further explored and developed. Incorporating a multitude of fun drama activities and games, the workshops also develop social skills and confidence and culminating in a production for the public in the Summer Term 2022. Many of our Junior Drama members have gone on to join our award-winning youtheatre group; some of whom have then studied drama at college or university or worked professionally in the industry. Please wear: suitable clothing and footwear. Photo: Holly Smith
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Drawing For Enjoyment For ages 5 to 95! / Tutor: Chris Mould
Tuesday 21 September 4.30pm - 6pm 1 session £15 / Members + children £12.75 Chris Mould is an illustrator from West Yorkshire who has worked in all walks of publishing, creating pre-press artwork for 30 years. In this workshop he will show you how he develops ideas and thoughts on paper. He’ll also share thoughts on working within the arts and pursuing creative careers. Chris will share his sketchbooks and show examples of finished works. Chris welcomes you whether you’ve never picked up a pen before or if you’re well versed in creating artistic content of your own. Just come along, join in with his way of working and have fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone present at the course must have booked a space.
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Yoga for Beginners 18+ years / Tutor: Karen Le Mottee
Course 1: Wednesday 22 September - Wednesday 10 November 6pm - 7pm / 8 sessions / £50 / Members: £42.50 Course 2: Friday 24 September - Friday 12 November 10am - 11am / 8 sessions / £50 / Members: £42.50 Join Karen Le Mottee for a beginner’s course that will start you on your Yoga journey. Specially designed for individuals who have little to no experience in Yoga but have always wanted to learn, this course will take you through meditation, breathing techniques, stretching, flexibility and gentle flows. There will also be modifications that can be included to ensure that everyone can participate. Taught in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, this course provides the perfect chance to bring some calm and relaxation to your day. This course is designed for those 45 years and over, but is open to all. Some specialised equipment will be provided, but participants will need to bring their own Yoga mat. Namaste!
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Tween Yoga Tutor: Sharon Hilge
Course 1: 8 - 11 years Tuesday 28 September - Tuesday 9 November 6 sessions (No session: Tuesday 26 October) 4pm - 4.45pm £40 / Members: £34
Course 2: 12 - 14 years Tuesday 28 September - Tuesday 9 November 6 sessions (No session: Tuesday 26 October) 4.45pm - 5.30pm £40 / Members: £34
Studies have shown yoga is beneficial to children of all ages. It boosts self-esteem and confidence, calming the mind through meditation, concentration and pranayama breathing techniques. Join Sharon for this new course for Jersey Arts Centre where young people will get the chance to experience the physical benefits of yoga and will learn to use their muscles in new ways. Balancing poses promote mental and physical poise, and co-ordination is closely linked to overall-dexterity. No previous experience necessary!
Rapology
11-14 / Tutor: Dean Leith Workshop 1: Friday 8 October 6pm - 8pm £12 / Members: £10.20
Workshop2: Friday 12 November 6pm - 8pm £12 / Members: £10.20
British urban music has become overwhelmingly popular in the last 10-15 years. Whether you are an aspiring rapper, into poetry or just like some of the rap tracks, come to this rap workshop and learn a brief history of this art form. You will also have the chance to express yourself using poetry and rhythmical patterns whilst having fun and learn something new! You will have the chance to learn about the MC’s who battled on the streets of New York, the Jamaican ‘DJ/toaster’ MC and storytelling from all over the world. Come and join us so we can rap it up!
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History of Art
18 years + / Tutor: Lisa Oxenden-Wray
Thursday 6 October - Thursday 18 November 11.30am - 1.30pm 6 sessions / Holiday: Thursday 27 October £60 / Members: £51 Our sell out course is back by popular demand once again! Do you know your Baroque from Rococo? And the Ancien Regime? Ever wondered who created three dimensional paintings and perspective in Renaissance art? And would you like to study Picasso’s painting that changed the art world and started the Cubist movement? Lisa Oxenden-Wray, graduate of the Courtauld Institute of Art will take you on a visual journey of the earliest known Lascaux Cave paintings through the Renaissance, the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism to Surrealist Marcel Du Champs’ controversial “urinal” up to today’s New Artists, such as Damien Hirst. Join Lisa on her course for an informative and exciting journey through the history of art. Perfect for those with a practical knowledge of art, as well as those interested in the historical aspect, this course will broaden your artistic horizons and maybe even inform your own work.
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Behind the Scenes!
10 - 15 years / Tutors: Hettie Duncan, Jessica Myhill + the Christmas Show Production Team Wednesday 27 October - Friday 29 October 9am - 3pm / 3 sessions £60 / Members: £51 Join us for this exciting new opportunity to join us behind the scenes of Jersey Arts Centre’s 2021 Christmas Show Swallows and Amazons. See pages 40 + 41 for performance information. During these 3 days of fun activities, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the set design, costume design and creation, rehearsal process and much more of what goes into creating a Christmas Show. There will also be plenty of drama activities and exercises to enjoy. Come along and have a fun filled few days and go away having learnt lots of new theatre practices! Please wear suitable clothing.
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14 - 19 years Join Jersey Arts Centre’s professionally led, award-winning theatre company in autumn 2021. If you have the energy, commitment, imagination and a sense of humour, and would like to become a member, come along to our next introductory meeting on: Wednesday 15 September: 6pm - 8pm at Jersey Arts Centre. For further information about our drama classes and drama courses, visit: www.artscentre.je
18 years + ArtsCentreTheatre (ACT) is a community theatre company, open to anyone aged 18 to 800, who would like an introduction to the disciplines required to stage a successful theatrical production of which acting is merely one. The next Meet & Greet session is on Tuesday 30 November at 7.30pm, which will lead to a production running 29 June - 2 July 2022. If you are interested in taking part or simply want to know more about ACT in general, email ACT’s Director, Jason Kenyon, at stage@artscentre.je
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How to Book On-line: Visit our website www.artscentre.je to buy tickets for performances or to pay for courses and workshops on-line. By Phone: +44 (0) 1534 700444 to purchase tickets using select credit / debit cards. In Person: All tickets can be bought or collected from our Box Office in Phillips Street, Monday through to Friday between 1pm - 8pm, and a minimum of one hour before performances on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
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Directions and Parking
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Jersey Arts Centre is in Phillips Street, St. Helier, just off Bath Street, two minutes away from the main shopping area and Minden Place carpark.
Reserved tickets: All reserved tickets are to be fully paid for within three working days or otherwise will be offered for resale. Ticket Discounts: Jersey Arts Centre Members save 15% on events marked with this promotional symbol. Group Bookings: Receive one free ticket with every ten purchased on events marked with this promotional symbol. Courses + Workshops: 15% discount is given to Jersey Arts Centre Members on presentation of their membership card. Concessionary rates are listed under each performance. To receive a student discount, identification will be requested. Ticket Exchange: A £2 charge is levied on each ticket exchanged. We do not offer refunds. Special Assistance: Wheelchair access is available at Jersey Arts Centre. The Berni Gallery and most meeting rooms are also fully accessible via the lift. Please advise Box Office of wheelchair requirements in advance when booking tickets or hirings. Please enquire about the best seats for induction loop reception.
Our Brochure: Printed on paper from a sustainable source. Cover image: Swallows and Amazons - a Jersey Arts Centre Christmas Production. © Jersey Arts Centre 2021— we reserve the right to change the programme without notice.
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Hire Our Spaces! Benjamin Meaker Theatre Within Jersey Arts Centre’s building at Phillips Street, our intimate 250 seat auditorium has superb sightlines, and is ideal for performances, screenings and conferences.
Meeting Rooms We have three rooms available for hire: the Maria Ritchie Room (capacity: 50), one smaller room (capacity: 20-25) and the Edmund Blampied Art/Dance Studio.
Bar Gallery The Bar Gallery is a small exhibition area located on the ground floor of Jersey Arts Centre. It is free of charge to hire and is available from one week up to four weeks.
Berni Gallery The Berni Gallery is located on the first floor of Jersey Arts Centre and costs £100 per week to hire, subject to a successful application submitted to Jersey Arts Centre’s Exhibtion Sub-committee. See Venue Hire page at: www.artscentre.je Room capacities subject to change due to COVID-19 guidelines 50 54
Become a Business Partner
Our Community Partners
Whilst developing a corporate relationship with Jersey Arts Centre, businesses benefit from a number of complimentary tickets, use of the Maria Ritchie meeting room, invitations to exhibition previews, and mailings. For further details of the Scheme, please call Graeme Humphries on: 700400.
The Channel Islands Music Council (CIMC) was established in 1974 to promote music events across the islands. Arts in Health Care (AIHC) promotes a yearlong series of concerts in health care settings.
Sponsorship and Advertising There are many sponsorship and advertising opportunities available at Jersey Arts Centre, including placing an advert in our Brochure. For more details, please contact Nick Carver, our Marketing Manager, on: 700424.
Image: Stuart Barbour, AIHC performer
Jersey Film Society Volunteers
Membership is open to anyone aged 18 and over and offers several benefits including: free entry to all Jersey Film Society screenings, year round special offers at Cineworld, Newsletters and film notes.
Jersey Arts Centre relies on volunteers to help with performances and distribution - and we’re always looking for extra help. From a few hours to several afternoons or evenings a month, anything you could spare is very welcome. If you would like to become a part of our friendly team, please call Jordi, our Volunteers’ Coordinator, on: 700444 or pick up a form from Box Office.
To become a Member, please call: Derek Gray (Secretary): 855064 or Christopher Sutton (President): 510140 www.facebook.com/jersey-film-society Instagram: Jersey Film Society
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