Performances

Performances will be at the Benjamin Meaker Theatre, Phillips Street, St. Helier, unless otherwise stated.

MON 19 TUE 20 WED 21

JFS: THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT MARATHON MAN THUR 22 HIGH SOCIETY FRI 23 THE OUTSIDERS

SAT 24 FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF

SAT 24 JEAN DE FLORETTE

MON 26 JFS: THE KINGMAKER

TUE 27 WED 28

WITHNAIL AND I THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN THUR 29 JONNY LABEY: FEELING GOOD FRI 30 JONNY LABEY: FEELING GOOD

MON 3 TUE 4 WED 5 THUR 6 FRI 7 SAT 8 MON 10 TUE 11 WED 12 THUR 13 JADC: BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS JADC: BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS JADC: BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS JADC: BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS JADC: BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS JADC: BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS JFS: ORDINARY LOVE MOULIN ROUGE! RETRO GRAMOPHONE RETRO GRAMOPHONE 4PM + 8PM 7PM 7PM 7PM 7PM 11AM + 3PM 7PM 4PM + 8PM 7PM 7PM 4.30PM + 7.30PM 7.30PM

7.30PM 7.30PM 7.30PM 7.30PM 7.30PM 7.30PM 4PM + 8PM 2PM + 7PM 8PM 8PM

FRI 14 SAT 15 MON 17 WED 19 THUR 20 FRI 21 SAT 22 MON 24 WED 26 SAT 29 SUN 30 MON 31 RETRO GRAMOPHONE RETRO GRAMOPHONE THE TERMINATOR DR ADAM PERCHARD: BATHTIME FOR BRITAIN DR ADAM PERCHARD: BATHTIME FOR BRITAIN DR ADAM PERCHARD: BATHTIME FOR BRITAIN DR ADAM PERCHARD: BATHTIME FOR BRITAIN JFS: QUEEN AND SLIM JERSEY ARTS CENTRE ASSOCIATION: AGM MY FAMILY AND OTHER ANIMALS MY FAMILY AND OTHER ANIMALS MY FAMILY AND OTHER ANIMALS

TUE 1 WED 2 THUR 3 FRI 4 MY FAMILY AND OTHER ANIMALS MY FAMILY AND OTHER ANIMALS MY FAMILY AND OTHER ANIMALS MY FAMILY AND OTHER ANIMALS 8PM 8PM 7PM 8PM 8PM 8PM 8PM 4PM + 8PM 6PM 3PM + 7PM 3PM + 7PM 3PM + 7PM

3PM + 7PM 3PM + 7PM 3PM + 7PM 11AM + 2PM

USA 2019 / 98 mins / Cert: 12A / Directors: Tyler Nilson + Michael Schwartz

4pm + 8pm

This feel-good comedy-drama film follows the story of 22 year-old Zak (Zack Gottsagen). Zak, who has Downs Syndrome, escapes from his assisted living facility with the help of his elderly roommate, in order to fulfil his dreams of training as a professional wrestler. Along the way, he meets Tyler, a wayward fisherman, (Shia LeBeouf) and the two bond whilst on the run from Zak’s social worker (Dakota Johnson).

Open to Jersey Film Society Members only Tickets must be booked in advance at the Box Office

USA 1967 / 109 mins / Cert: 12A / Director: Norman Jewison

7pm

Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier), a black police detective, is asked to investigate a murder in a racially hostile Mississippi town. Despite a case of mistaken identity, rising prejudice and personal danger, Tibbs perseveres in a highly charged and racially explosive environment until the killer is found.

£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)

USA 1976 / 125 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: John Schlesinger

7pm

“Babe” Levy (Dustin Hoffman), a graduate history student, becomes unwittingly embroiled in the middle of a dangerous international plot masterminded by a Nazi war criminal Christian Szell (Laurence Olivier) involving stolen jewels, and government agents. Be thrilled by this edge-of-your-seat classic!

£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)

USA 1956 / 111 mins / Cert: U / Director: Charles Walters

7pm

Starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra, and with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, this starry MGM musical follows Tracy Samantha Lord (Kelly) and her three romantic interests: her ex-husband, jazz musician Dexter Haven (Crosby), her fiancé George Kittredge (John Lund) and Mike Connor (Sinatra), a reporter sent to cover Tracy’s upcoming wedding. Who will Tracy choose in the end?

£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)

USA 1983 / 91 mins / Cert: PG / Director: Francis Ford Coppola

7pm

This star-studded coming-of-age drama follows three brothers and their gang of teens in 1960s Tulsa. Their rivalry with another local gang, the wealthy ‘Socs’, reaches breaking point when one gang member kills a member of the other. Featuring early performances from C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, Diane Lane and Emilio Estevez.

£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)

USA 1986 / 103 mins / Cert: 12A / Director: John Hughes

Saturday 24 April Matinées: 11am + 3pm

Matthew Broderick stars as Ferris Bueller, a high-school slacker who wants a day off from school and has developed an incredibly sophisticated plan to pull it off. He talks his friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) into taking his father’s much-loved Ferrari and, with his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), heads into Chicago for the day. A fun-filled family film!

£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)

France / Italy / Switzerland 1986 / 120 mins / Cert: PG Director: Claude Berri

7pm

This French period drama, set in rural Provence shortly after the First World War, stars Gerard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil and Yves Montand. The story follows a greedy landowner and his nephew who conspire to block the only water source for an adjoining property in order to bankrupt the owner and force him to sell. Secrets, lies and crimes follow!

£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)

USA 2019 / 100 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Lauren Greenfield

4pm + 8pm

An extraordinary documentary, directed and written by Lauren Greenfield, that takes a look into the political career of Imelda Marcos. A cautionary tale of a powerful leader whose questionable sense of reality divided the Philippines.

Open to Jersey Film Society Members only Tickets must be booked in advance at the Box Office

UK 1987 / 107 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Bruce Robinson

7pm

This cult British comedy, starring Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann and Richard Griffiths, follows two “resting” actors in London in the late 1960s. At a loose end with their failing careers and poor living conditions, they decide to venture out to a house in the countryside owned by Withnail’s wealthy Uncle Monty. But when they get there, it rains non-stop, there’s no food, and their basic survival skills turn out to be somewhat limited. A quotable, classic comedy not to be missed.

£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)

USA 2016 / 112 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Tate Taylor

7pm

Starring Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett and Rebecca Ferguson this thriller, based on the bestselling novel, centres on Rachel Watson (Blunt), a divorcee struggling with alcoholism who aimlessly takes a train into New York City daily. However, one day, unforeseen events see Rachel dragged into a missing persons investigation that hits a little close to home.

£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)

Jonny Labey and Guests Watch live: FLAZE.COM/MYWY

7.30pm (Extra show: Thursday 4.30pm )

Jonny Labey joins the best emerging talent Jersey has to offer for a much-needed show to lift your spirits and celebrate Jersey’s unity!

News hit that from 12 April, thanks to Jersey’s combined effort, theatre performances can recommence. Jumping at the opportunity, Jerseyman Jonny Labey has organised the Island’s first live show at Jersey Arts Centre in 2021.

Launching his brand MyWy, which supports emerging artists, it seemed fitting to invite Jersey’s finest emerging Artists together to bring you a night that speaks volumes about what we’ve gone through, and celebrates all that Jersey has achieved!

Not only will Jonny be performing and showcasing local talent live on stage, but MyWy is joining with the Jersey company FLAZE to showcase all of the evening’s acts on their online platform through which people can donate and support.

Profits raised from the evening will sponsor MyWy’s intiative to support emerging talent, mentoring one of the acts and funding any project of their choosing to better their careers.

COME JOIN US for the first step back to FEELING GOOD at LIVE EVENTS!

Jersey Amateur Dramatic Club

7.30pm

The Jersey Amateur Dramatic Club invites you to their production of Dennis Potter’s ground-breaking work, Blue Remembered Hills. Written in 1979, this unusual play still has the power to shock with its depiction of cruelty and lost innocence, yet, it is also funny, charming and nostalgic.

A group of seven-year-olds in wartime Britain are playing in the sunshine but soon, their childlike teasing turns to bullying and fighting. Things quickly spiral out of control culminating in a tragic climax.

Join the JADC for a brief window into ‘the land of lost content’.

With thanks to Jersey Arts Centre for their championing of the arts and their continued support of the JADC.

£16 (£12 students + seniors)

UK / Ireland 2019 / 92 mins / Cert:12A / Directors: Lisa Barros D’Sa + Glenn Leyburn

4pm + 8pm

Starring Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville, this touching drama follows the story of a middle-aged couple, Tom and Joan, in the midst of Joan’s breast cancer diagnosis.

Ordinary Love is a tale about love, survival, and epic questions about life.

Open to Jersey Film Society Members only Tickets must be booked in advance at the Box Office

Australia / USA 2001 / 128 mins / Cert: 12 / Director: Baz Luhrmann

2pm + 7pm

Be transported to bohemian France in this sumptuous musical set in turn-of-the-century Paris. When Christian (Ewan McGregor), a lonely and struggling writer, meets courtesan Satine (Nicole Kidman), a tragic story of true love and jealousy unfolds. With original songs, as well as songs you may recognise, Moulin Rouge! is a lavish and beautifully shot tale of epic proportions. The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return…

£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)

8pm

Imagine an old and well-loved vintage style gramophone given a new lease of life, playing only the finest jazz music - but with a twist. Retro Gramophone marry contemporary music with the feel of the twenties, thirties and forties. Think Bon Jovi sung by Billie Holiday, Lady Gaga by Louis Armstrong or The Backstreet Boys by Benny Goodman.

Expect the unexpected and be entertained from start to finish. Dancing might not be permitted, but your feet will certainly be tapping. This really is a concert not to be missed!

£15 Members: £12.75

USA 1984 / 107 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: James Cameron

7pm

Arnold Schwarzenegger takes on the iconic role of The Terminator in this 1980s action blockbuster. Kyle Reese, a human soldier, is sent back in time to protect Sarah Connor, a women whose son will one day head a resistance movement against Skynet, a self-aware AI defence network. Pursued by The Terminator, an assassin cyborg, Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese must avoid capture to save the human race.

£5 (£3 students) Members: £4.25 (£2.55 students)

FROM THE WEST END TO THE U-BEND / Dr Adam Perchard

8pm

Join local boy and international cabaret sensation Dr Adam Perchard as he sings his way through lockdown in his childhood bathroom. Featuring hits from pop, rock, and musical theatre - and numerous outfit changes.

“Dazzling” - The Financial Times “Twisted genius” - Time Out “Perchard makes song and sentiment throb with life” - The Guardian

£15 (£11 students/children) Members £12.75 (£9.35 students/children)

USA 2019 / 132 mins / Cert: 15 / Director: Melina Matsoukas

4pm + 8pm

Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) and Slim’s (Daniel Kaluuya) first date takes an unexpected turn when a policeman pulls them over for a minor traffic violation. When a video of the violent incident goes viral, the unwitting outlaws soon become a symbol of trauma, terror, grief and pain for people all across the country.

Open to Jersey Film Society Members only Tickets must be booked in advance at the Box Office

Jersey Arts Centre Association

6pm - 7pm

Jersey Arts Centre Members will be presented with our financial statements and reports for 2020 by: our Director, Daniel Austin; Honorary Chairman, Deanne Bratch; and Honorary Treasurer, Dawn O’Reilly.

There will be an opportunity for nominations for membership of the Management Committee to be voted on.

Open to all Jersey Arts Centre Members only.

Based on the novel by Gerald Durrell A Jersey Arts Centre Production By arrangement with the Estate of Gerald Durrell

3pm + 7pm

11am + 2pm

Set sail to the Ionian island of Corfu this May half-term, as Jersey Arts Centre presents the revival of its Christmas 2020 show, Gerald Durrell’s My Family and Other Animals.

Join Gerry and the eccentric Durrells in this charming, whimsical story of one family’s sojourn to an idyllic Greek isle in 1935. Fascinated by the Island’s flora and fauna, young Gerry finds inspiration in insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and the larger-than-life characters that the family meet during their escapades.

Adapted and directed for the stage by Daniel Austin, My Family and Other Animals was first performed in Jersey in 2007, and went on to travel to Guernsey, Sark and Corfu.

Let Jersey Arts Centre transport you across the Mediterranean with a production that’s full of joy, humour and passion for the natural world - a wild adventure for all the family!

Book early to avoid disappointment!

£18 (£13 students/children) Members: £15.30 (£11.05 students/children)

To commemorate Liberation Day 2021, Jersey Arts Centre is delighted to resume its extensive schools’ workshop programme with local primary schools.

After the success of the annual Holocaust Memorial Day, World Book Day and Christmas Show workshops we are now offering this new and exciting opportunity for students.

Last year, despite the pandemic, we were still able to offer workshops to over 1,000 students across the Island and we look forward to continuing this and expanding throughout 2021!

Between 26 April and 14 May, Jersey Arts Centre will be delivering 22 workshops – lasting two hours – exploring Jersey’s Occupation History, Liberation Day and the Jersey 21 by offering primary school students the opportunity to engage with extracts from our 2005 Theatre-In-Education Occupation play: ‘Secret Weapons’.

If you have yet to book a workshop, and you are a Year 6 Teacher, please contact: Hettie Duncan, Education & Outreach Coordinator, on: hettie@artscentre.je

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:

For more information, please contact: hettie@artscentre.je

The commissioned mural in The Learning Centre is by Glen Fox

8 - 13 years Tutors: Daniel Austin + Hettie Duncan

5.30pm - 7.30pm 11 sessions Holiday: Half Term - Thursday 3 June £75 / Members: £63.75

There are currently no spaces available but please email hettie@artscentre.je to join our waiting list for the September 2021 intake.

Join us for another term of this extremely popular course where participants are taken through theprinciples 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 will culminate in a production of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox in 2021.

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.

Image credit: JEP: Beasts and Beauties (2020)

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

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 latest ACT project is already underway and will be performed on the Benjamin Meaker Stage in June/July 2021.

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