Jersey Arts Centre Summer Brochure 2024

May - August 2024

Box Office: 700444

www.artscentre.je

Our Purpose

Jersey Arts Centre exists to foster the development and celebration of the arts Islandwide and beyond.

OUR AIMS

- To enrich the quality of life for all residents and visitors

- To encourage participation in the performing, visual, literary and digital arts

- To educate, inspire and encourage debate

This is achieved by providing exciting, innovative, wide ranging, challenging, professional and community arts in welcoming, high quality and accessible environments.

CONTENTS

Education and the Arts

This symbol highlights where performances and workshops are for schools as part of our Education and Outreach programme.

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This symbol denotes an event in our playdays

Children’s Festival (11 - 24 July)

Jersey Arts Centre is supported by a revenue grant from the Government of Jersey

Jersey Arts Centre is a Member of the Association of Jersey Charities: #78

Jersey Arts Centre is registered with the Jersey Charity Commissioner: #62

Welcome to our Summer 2024 season!

Jersey Arts Centre opened its doors overs 41 years ago now and we have been active across the Island for over 50 years because we started out as the Jersey Arts Council in 1970!

Our programme is designed to appeal to all tastes and so we hope that there will be many performances, exhibitions and courses throughout the spring that you will be inspired to attend.

Oddsocks Productions and Music Managed return to Coronation Park this summer between 29 July and 7 August - see pages 43 - 47 for the full detail of events. And Jersey Arts Centre’s youtheatre (The Wardrobe: 7-9 May), ACT ( Dracula: 25-29 May) and our Junior Drama Group (The Twits: 11+12 July) are all presenting great dramas this season, too…

In fact, Roald Dahl’s The Twits opens a completely new initiative: the Island’s first Children’s Festival. Jersey Arts Centre’s Children’s Festival is called playdays and we are presenting 40 events between 11-24 July, including Nicole et Martin in their famous White Tent at the Royal Jersey Showground. We hope to see you at many of the performances for play, adventure and discovery – details for playdays are on pages 28 - 42, and where you see this logo:

We would once again like to thank you all for your unparalleled support and encouragement throughout these past 40+ years – the challenges have sometimes been great – but your commitment to the work at Jersey Arts Centre has been even greater!

We look forward to seeing you here at Phillips Street and out-and-about during the summer. Take good care, stay safe and enjoy the experiences ahead!

With best wishes

Daniel Austin | Director

Image: Handa’s Surprise - Little Angel Theatre Co.

16 - 18 July. Photo: Ellie Kurttz

Exhibitions

The Berni Gallery is open from Monday - Saturday: 8am - 10pm. Admission is free.

Life Behind Barbed Wire

MONDAY 6 MAY - SATURDAY 1 JUNE

PREVIEW: TUESDAY 7 MAY 5.30PM - 7PM

Between 1942 and 1945, the Schloss in Bad Wurzach was used as an internment camp for those British nationals deported from Jersey. As there were almost 200 children under the age of 18 interned, school materials, paper and paint were delivered through the ICRC and the YMCA’s prisoner of war aid organisation. A large number of watercolours and drawings were created that now provide an insight into everyday life in the camp. Many of these images are now kept at the Jersey Archive, but many more are still in private hands. Curated by Gisela Rothenhäusler of the Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft Committee, and translated by Angela Francy, BEM.

Edmund Blampied: Children’s Books and Illustration

MONDAY 3 JUNE - SATURDAY 29 JUNE

Edmund Blampied (1886 - 1966) is regarded as one of the most eminent artists to come from the Channel Islands and is noted mostly for his etchings and dry points of Jersey landscapes and local life. However, while developing his skills as an etcher and lithographer in the early 1920s he worked extensively as an illustrator for magazines and book publishers and produced hundreds of political cartoons and decorative drawings for many publications. Some of his most successful illustrations were for children’s books of the period and this exhibition concentrates on his work in this genre bringing together many of the books he illustrated to reveal their beautiful covers and interior drawings that brought the stories to life. It will also include the twelve original watercolour paintings from his interpretation of Peter Pan, which is part of the Jersey Heritage collection, as well as his preliminary sketches for the At the Farm storybook that gives a fascinating insight into Blampied’s unique drawing and painting techniques.

A ‘must see’ exhibition for all members of the family.

This World!

A Children’s Festival Exhibition

MONDAY 1 JULY - SATURDAY 27 JULY

PREVIEW: MONDAY 1 JULY, 5.30PM - 7PM

Jersey Arts Centre’s playdays Children’s Festival has invited children, teenagers and adults-alike, from across the Island, to submit short pieces of creative writing in response to their perception, understanding and experience of the world today!

The writings will take many forms: poetry, prose, drama, experimental – something other!

A selection of the stories, experiences and ideas submitted will be showcased across the Berni Gallery as part of the playdays festival throughout the month of July.

Private Collection

MONDAY 29 JULY - SATURDAY 17 AUGUST

A Private Collection of some the work accumulated by an engineer while living and working abroad.

This exhibition includes several prints by Brazilian artist Emanoel Araújo (1940-2022). Araújo was director of the Bahia Museum of Art, the Sao Paulo Museum of Art, and later, of the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo. He also lectured in graphic design and sculpture at City College of New York.

From 2004, until his death, Emanoel Araújo was director of the Museu Afro Brasil.

The Original Student Art Exhibition 2024

MONDAY 19 AUGUSTSATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

The exhibition will profile the diverse and exciting creations of Degree level, Foundation and equivalent level students from Jersey.

A main feature of Jersey Arts Centre’s programme since it opened in 1983, the initiative has helped launch the careers of many local artists.

Image: 2023 Winner, Jodie Bull (detail)

Performances

All performances will be held at the Benjamin Meaker Theatre, Phillips Street, St. Helier

Box Office: +44 (0) 1534 700444 | www.artscentre.je

May - at a glance:

June - at a glance:

June - at a glance (continued):

July - at a glance:

* Performances will be held at Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity

July - at a glance (continued):

MON 29

TUE 30

WED 31

ODDSOCKS: JULIUS CAESAR at Coronation Park 7PM

ODDSOCKS: JULIUS CAESAR at Coronation Park 7PM

ODDSOCKS: JULIUS CAESAR at Coronation Park 7PM

August - at a glance: (All August performances will be held at Coronation Park)

THUR 1

ODDSOCKS: JULIUS CAESAR

FRI 2 ODDSOCKS: JULIUS CAESAR

SAT 3 ODDSOCKS: JULIUS CAESAR

MON 5

JULIUS CAESAR

TUE 6 ODDSOCKS: JULIUS CAESAR

WED 7

TUE 13

WED 14

ODDSOCKS: JULIUS CAESAR

MUSIC MANAGED: ROCKIN’ THE PARK

MUSIC MANAGED: COUNTRY FEST

THUR 15 MUSIC MANAGED: JAZZ IN THE PARK

FRI 16

MUSIC MANAGED: THE SOUL & BLUES REVUE

SAT 17 MUSIC MANAGED: PARTY IN THE PARK

SUN 18

MANAGED: MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS

Peter Pan Jr.

Girlguiding Jersey

FRIDAY 3 MAY - 7PM

SATURDAY 4 MAY - 3PM + 7PM

SUNDAY 5 MAY - 11.30AM + 3PM

Girlguiding Jersey are excited to present Peter Pan Jr with a cast of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. Fly with us to Neverland where Peter and the Lost Boys join Tiger Lily and her patrol of Brave Girls in this musical adventure. Can they defeat the dastardly Captain Hook and her pirate crew?

A musical based on the play by Sir J.M. Barrie. Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. Music by Morris (Moose) Charlap. Additional lyrics by Betty Corden and Adolph Green. Additional music by Jule Styne. Originally directed, choreographed and adapted by Jerome Robbins.

£18 (£10 SENIORS + STUDENTS)

The Wardrobe

Jersey Arts Centre youtheatre / by Sam Holcroft

Directed by Nicole Twinam and Hettie Duncan

TUESDAY 7 MAY - THURSDAY 9 MAY

7.30PM

Two young royals contemplate marriage. Three ladies’ maids fear an impending plague. Four schoolboys find themselves preoccupied with an iconic series of murders.

Follow one piece of furniture in a gripping journey through British history that shows how our country was shaped and how connected we are with our past.

From The War of the Roses, the Industrial Revolution and World War One, all the way through to the present day, small groups of young people seek sanctuary in the same old solid wardrobe. It’s the safest place they know – but is it safe enough?

Suitable for 12 years +

By arrangement with Nick Hern Books

£10 (£8 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS: £8.50 (£6.80 STUDENTS)

HI-VIS

Dr Adam Perchard

FRIDAY 10 MAY

8PM

A dazzling evening of cabaret with Dr Adam Perchard and special guests SHEA and Alexander Lee-Briard. Writer, singer, and cabaret star Dr Adam Perchard returns to their spiritual home at Jersey Arts Centre with an intimate evening of laughter, reflection, and scintillating songs from the worlds of pop, rock, musical theatre, and opera. Known in the Island for hosting Channel Islands Pride as well as for their hit shows about identity and history, here the good doctor returns to their roots in London’s decadent cabaret scene. Expect old favourites and new discoveries, sequins and stardust, radiant ruffles and rampant repartee, purple poems, and sizzling live music. Featuring guest-spots from two other Jersey stars, the pop sensation SHEA and the virtuoso violinist Alexander Lee-Briard, HI-VIS promises to be an absolute blinder of a night!

“Will make you think, make you sparkle, and make you feel better about the world” - Broadway Baby

“Perchard makes song and sentiment throb with life” - The Guardian

£15 (£9 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS: £12.75 (£7.65 STUDENTS)

Dance Inspirations

Victoria Gill

SUNDAY 12 MAY

Our Express Yourself Live Tour provides a whirlwind of opportunities to influence and inspire the next generation of dancers. From mesmerising competitive performances in every style, live challenges, incredible awards and an exhilarating crowd, this is an explosive experience of dance and entertainment that will set your heart racing!

Full details of times and prices available from 1 May visit: artscentre.je

The Great Escaper

UK / France 2023 | 96 mins | Cert: 12A | Director: Oliver Parker

MONDAY 13 MAY

MATINÉE: 2PM

This biographical film, starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson, tells the heartwarming story of veteran Bernard Jordan, who escaped from his care home in 2014 to attend the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.

With standout performances and the perfect blend of drama and comedy, The Great Escaper is the ideal film to while away an afternoon!

£5 (£3 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS: £4.25 (£2.55 STUDENTS)

Celebrity Recital - Sir Willard White

Music in Action

THURSDAY 16 MAY

7.30PM (6.30pm Q&A with Lylis O’Hara - MIA Young Artist 2023)

Experience the sublime artistry of singing legend Sir Willard White supported by pianist Anna Tilbrook as they weave a captivating tapestry of song. From Schubert, Vaughan Williams to Bernstein, and on to spirituals such as Deep River, songs from the shows including Ol’ Man River enjoy a simply stunning evening. Unmissable!

“Sir Willard White shone” - The Times

“Sir Willard has such presence, he dominates the stage” - Opera Critic

£25 (£24 SENIORS / £5 STUDENTS / MIA MEMBERS: £23)

Claude Cahun - Reflections

Music in Action

FRIDAY 17 MAY

7.30PM (6.30pm Q&A with Flora MacAngus)

Reflections showcases music of the time of Jersey’s wartime heroine Claude Cahun alongside words about her early years. Violinist Harriet Mackenzie, pianist Anna Tilbrook and cellist Urska Horvat blend the story of the life of Claude Cahun before the Occupation with a musical soundscape by Boulanger, Gershwin and Joplin. Evoking the spirit of the time and their inner world, writer and actor Flora MacAngus creates a taste of a larger theatre piece that Music in Action seeks funding to be performed in 2025, focusing on Cahun’s war years.

£20 (£19 SENIORS / £5 STUDENTS / MIA MEMBERS: £18.50)

Fishing, Forestry and Climate-Friendly Futures

TUESDAY 21 MAY

5.45PM

Cairo Conspiracy

Sweden / France / Finland 2022 | 126 mins

Cert: UR | Director: Tarik Saleh

Jersey Film Society

MONDAY 20 MAY

7.30PM

Adam, the son of a fisherman from the village near El Manzala, is offered the opportunity to study at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo, a powerful centre of Sunni Islam. Unexpectedly, Adam finds himself becoming a pawn in the conflict between Egypt’s religious and political elites.

A powerful Arabic-language film from celebrated director Tarik Saleh.

NON-MEMBERS: £7.50 (£5 STUDENTS)

JFS MEMBERS MAY RESERVE A SEAT IN ADVANCE AT THE BOX OFFICE

Environmental degradation has led to unprecedented losses in both species and habitats and is estimated to affect the wellbeing of 40 per cent of the world’s population – 3.2 billion people. The devastation of these natural systems, including through climatic change, is most acutely felt by the world’s poorest – those who are least responsible for causing it and arguably the least well-prepared to withstand it.

Join Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) and experts from the RSPB and Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust for a discussion on how, through JOA’s Conservation Livelihoods theme, pioneering projects in Sierra Leone and Madagascar are tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and multidimensional poverty, in an integrated way.

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Jersey Arts Centre Association AGM

WEDNESDAY 22 MAY

6PM - 7PM

Jersey Arts Centre Members will be presented with our Financial Statements and reports for 2022 by: our Director, Daniel Austin; Honorary Chairman, Jacqui Patton; and Honorary Treasurer, Callum Webb.

There will be an opportunity for nominations for membership of the Management Committee to be voted on. Open to Jersey Arts Centre Members only.

13th Parish Festival

Jersey International Film Festival

THURSDAY 23 MAY - SUNDAY 26 MAY

VARIOUS TIMES

The 13th Parish – Jersey International Film Festival is back with a bang! From May 23rd to 26th, we present an unmissable programme of exciting new independent film, including shorts, documentaries and features, Our international short film competition screens some of the most vital, thought-provoking and wondrous shorts from all over the world. This year we have a special programme of Portugese shorts that celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Portugese Carnation Revolution of 1974.

13th Parish is also about developing local film talent; and once again we present the Jersey and CI Film Showcase at Jersey Arts Centre. We expect an increase in guests to the festival this year, joining us from France, Germany, the UK and Canada, so join us each day and night at Phillips Street to meet everyone!

Our Virtual Reality programme returns for year two. We have industry talks and are celebrating the traditional links between Québec and Jersey as we screen a programme of exciting new shorts from Montreal. The Off-Courts Trouville Film Festival team return once again to present the Kino Film Workshop - a completely free week-long, collaborative, filmmaking workshop which culminates in a screening during the festival. Something for everyone!

For further information visit: www.13thparish.org.je

Barbie

USA / UK 2023 | 114 mins | Cert: 12 | Director: Greta Gerwig

TUESDAY 28 MAY

MATINÉE: 2PM

Barbie and Ken are living their perfect lives in the colourful and seemingly idyllic BarbieLand. However, when they find themselves in the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Don’t miss this Oscar-nominated cinematic phenomenon starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera on Jersey Arts Centre’s big screen this May Half Term!

£5 (£3 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS: £4.25 (£2.55 STUDENTS)

Hypnotist - Andrew Newton

FRIDAY 31 MAY 7.45PM

“The old hypno-tricks are gone, replaced by new, more inventive and intelligent material. Andrew Newton’s talent lies in his ability to magic up the absurdly funny from the minds of ordinary people and his professionalism and experience shine through. The audience laughs hysterically while he tiptoes along a very narrow line... the sketch where volunteers shared their experiences of being kidnapped by aliens had us all laughing hysterically... There was more... much more... and last night’s audience rewarded him with non-stop laughter from beginning to end.” - Sydney Morning Herald Suitable for 14 years + Under 18s will not be selected for hypnosis.

£20 (£18 SENIORS / £15 STUDENTS)

Geographers of Solitude

Ballet d’Jèrri

FRIDAY 7 JUNE - SUNDAY 9 JUNE

7 + 8 JUNE 7.30PM / 8 + 9 JUNE 2.30PM

Ballet d’Jèrri joins forces with ZfinMalta, the national dance company of Malta, in a new work by ZfinMalta Artistic Director Paolo Mangiola. Twenty dancers come together to explore what unites the two islands through distinctive geographical and cultural landscapes.

Taking inspiration from the Arctic Tern, a bird known for having the longest migratory patterns on the planet, Geographers of Solitude is a conversation on diversity, the fragility of different voices, and fostering collective harmony. Just as these birds take shelter on both islands during their long journey, the dancers on stage explore both itinerant and protracted island life and the dynamic interplay between solitude and communal, on our individual and collective narratives. It delves into the notion of islands as a microcosm of the world at large – a contained environment where its inhabitants develop unique cultures and ways of organising societies.

Choreography: Paolo Mangiola

Dramaturgy: Victor Jacono

Original Score: Dag Rosenqvist

Lighting Design: Dali Aguerbi

Set Design: Gary Pace

Costume Design: Alessandro Vigilante

Costume Maker: Laurent Uyttersprot

£25 (£18 STUDENTS) / MEMBERS: £21.25 (£15.30 STUDENTS)

SATURDAY 8 JUNE 2.30PM ONLY: £10 (£5 STUDENTS) / MEMBERS: £8.50 (£4.25 STUDENTS)

Women Talking

USA 2022 | 104 mins | Cert: 15 | Director: Sarah Polley

Jersey Film Society

MONDAY 10 JUNE

7.30PM

This raw drama, based on true events, follows a group of women in an isolated religious community, as they struggle to reconcile their reality with their faith and support each other to figure out how they might build a better world for themselves and their children. The all-star cast includes: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Frances McDormand and Ben Whishaw.

NON-MEMBERS: £7.50 (£5 STUDENTS)

JFS MEMBERS MAY RESERVE A SEAT IN ADVANCE AT THE BOX OFFICE

Finding Nemo Jr.

Helvetia House School

TUESDAY 11 MAY + WEDNESDAY 12 MAY

6.30PM

Helvetia House School are proud to present Disney’s Finding Nemo JR.; a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie. Marlin, an anxious clownfish, faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean to find his son, Nemo, who was captured and taken to Sydney. With the help of lovable characters along the way, both Marlin and Nemo overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Join us for a family-friendly, fun production of this cute tale. You will be singing all the way home!

£12.50 (£7.50 UNDER 18S)

Aladdin Kids

Beaulieu Convent School

THURSDAY 13 JUNE + FRIDAY 14 JUNE

6.30PM

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score, Disney’s Aladdin KIDS is sure to send you soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure.

When the street urchin Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love.

£15 (£8 STUDENTS + SENIORS)

Advanced Academy Showcase

Theatre Workshop Jersey

SATURDAY 15 JUNE

7PM

The Advanced Academy students present their annual Academy Showcase featuring show-stopping group numbers, solos and duos showcasing their work. These students must audition for a place within our Advanced Academy as they want to take their pre-professional training to the next level, with most wanting a career within Performing Arts. During the Academy classes we prepare them for this, with six students to date being accepted onto full time professional training courses since we began the Academy in January 2022. Another four of our Academy members will be joining them this year!

£10

Summer Showcase

Theatre Workshop Jersey

SUNDAY 16 JUNE

2PM + 6PM

TTW presents two condensed musicals in their annual Summer Showcase this year!

Jet off to the islands of Greece in Act 1 for Dancing Queens as a wedding is being organised followed by Rock Academy in Act 2, the school with a new teacher who is about to teach them how to ROCK!

£10

The Color Purple

USA 2023 | 141 mins | Cert: 12A | Director: Blitz Bazawule

MONDAY 17 JUNE

MATINÉE: 2PM

Broadway comes to Jersey Arts Centre as the stage musical adaptation of The Color Purple is given the silver screen treatment! Fantasia Barrino (Celie), Taraji P. Henson (Shug Avery), Danielle Brooks (Sofia) and Colman Domingo (Albert “Mister” Johnson) star as the unforgettable characters from Alice Walker’s original groundbreaking novel.

£5 (£3 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS: £4.25 (£2.55 STUDENTS)

The Secret of Little Rose

Rozyczka 2

Poland 2023 | 106 mins | Cert: 18 | Dir. Jan Kidawa-Blonski

TUESDAY 18 JUNE - 8PM

A dramatic thriller starring Magdalena Boczarska as career politician Joanna Warczewska whose life is turned upside down by a terrorist attack in which her husband is killed. When a blackmail attempt increases her anxiety, she investigates her family history. This captivating film follows her journey, raising questions about her personal identity as well as that of those around her.

£7 (£5 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS: £5.95 (£4.25 STUDENTS)

Horror Story

Poland 2023 | 105 mins | Cert: 18 | Dir. Adrian Apanel

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE - 8PM

Expertly combining black comedy and horror genre tropes, Horror Story follows Tomek (Jakub Zając) who arrives in Warsaw ready to start his adult life in the world of finance. However, from the moment he knocks on the door of a run-down villa his life reels from the brink of one disaster to another. A whip-smart take on the often absurd rites of passage between adolescence and adulthood.

£7 (£5 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS: £5.95 (£4.25 STUDENTS)

Danger Zone

Poland / UK 2023 | 93 mins | Cert: UR | Dir. Vita Maria Drygas

THURSDAY 20 JUNE - 8PM

Seeing the harsh reality of life in war zones on our news feeds it is hard to comprehend that some might choose to visit them on holiday. But this dark side of tourism is exactly what Vita Maria Drygas reveals in her unsettling documentary. Taking an observational approach she juxtaposes the experiences of tourists and their tour operator with the everyday lives of those who live and fight in countries such as Somalia and Afghanistan.

£7 (£5 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS: £5.95 (£4.25 STUDENTS)

Feast of Fire (Swieto ognia)

Poland 2023 | 94 mins | Cert: 18 | Dir. Kinga Debska

FRIDAY 21 JUNE - 8PM

Adapted from the novel by Jakub Malecki, Feast of Fire is a heartwarming film about happiness, ambition and secrets as two devoted sisters struggle with very different constraints imposed by their bodies. Combining laugh-out-loud comedy with emotional drama, this is a film that asks the viewer to put themselves in someone else’s shoes.

£7 (£5 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS: £5.95 (£4.25 STUDENTS)

Dracula

ArtsCentreTheatre

Adapted by Jason Kenyon from the novel by Bram Stoker

TUESDAY 25 JUNE - SATURDAY 29 JUNE 7.30PM

In the final days of her life, Mina Harker travels to the convent hospital in Budapest where many years before she had married her husband Jonathan after his encounter with the mysterious Count Dracula. She carries with her a large wallet of documents which tell the horrific tale of that encounter, and of the terrible events that followed. She comes in search of the last person alive who might believe her tale... and understands that the story may not yet be over.

Bram Stoker’s novel has been adapted and embellished upon in countless mediums; to the point where the story and characters, at times, bear little relation to the original. In this brand new adaptation, ArtsCentreTheatre returns to that original story, a story that has captured the imagination of generations: the story of Count Dracula!

£15 (£11 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS: £12.75 (£9.35 STUDENTS)

The Rohingya Experience

TUESDAY 2 JULY

5.45PM

Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) is proud to support UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, one of the largest refugee camps in the world. To shine a light on the trials, triumphs, and resilience of the Rohingya community, JOA will be launching a unique outdoor photo exhibition in Jersey this summer, in collaboration with Rohingyatographer, a collective of Rohingya photographers.

Join us on 2nd July for the European premiere of “The Rohingya Experience” and hear from UNHCR and JOA about the importance and impact of Jersey’s humanitarian aid and (via video) from the photographers about how the transformative power of photography can give a voice to the stateless, provide a platform for visual storytelling and offer a glimpse into life in the camps through the eyes of Rohingya youth.

For more information please visit: www.rohingyatographer.org/rohingyaexperience

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Once Upon a Time

Étoile Studios

SATURDAY 6 JULY - 1.30PM + 6.30PM

SUNDAY 7 JULY - 1.30PM

Step into a whimsical world where the magic of literature and musical scores leap off the pages and onto the stage in this enchanting dance extravaganza, Once Upon a Time. The students of Étoile Studios embark on a spellbinding journey as they bring your favourite stories to life through the art of dance.

£18 (£15 STUDENTS + SENIORS)

Joyland

Pakistan 2022 | 127 mins | Cert: 15 | Director: Saim Sadiq Jersey Film Society

MONDAY 8 JULY

7.30PM

This stunning comedy drama tells the story of the youngest son in a traditional Pakistani family, who, after taking a controversial job as a backup dancer in a Bollywood-style burlesque show, becomes infatuated with the strong-willed trans woman who runs the revue.

NON-MEMBERS: £7.50 (£5 STUDENTS)

JFS MEMBERS MAY RESERVE A SEAT IN ADVANCE AT THE BOX OFFICE

Welcome to Jersey Arts Centre’s playdays Children’s Festival!

11 - 24 July 2024

In the following pages are the Festival performance highlights. There will also be a further dedicated brochure published at the end of May bringing together the exhibitions, workshops, street theatre and performance events throughout this two-week festival.

We are certain that all children and their families will find much to experience and enjoy. We encourage you all to: play, adventure and discover these stories about the world in which we live!

Our thanks extend to all our participants, partners and audiences for their support in making this an incredible journey, quest and adventure!

The Twits

by Roald Dahl adapted for the stage by David Wood / Junior Drama

THURSDAY 11 JULY + FRIDAY 12 JULY

6PM

Gross, ghastly and grotesque! Mr and Mrs Twit are not very nice. In fact, they’re extremely nasty. They’re nasty to each other, and they’re vile to everyone else. The Twits tells the story of a dreadful couple who hold a family of monkeys hostage and force them to stand on their heads –all the time... (we told you they weren’t very nice!) Can the monkeys find a way to show those vicious Twits what for? Come and join us, as Junior Drama bring this wild bunch of characters to life!

Suitable for 6 years +

£8 (MEMBERS: £6.80)

This amateur production of “The Twits” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

SARAH COYLE / PICK A STORY

SATURDAY 13 JULY - 11AM (60 MINS)

Join Sarah Coyle for a highly interactive event, where you’ll decide what happens every step of the way. Zara, the star of Sarah’s latest book - Pick a Story: A Monster Princess Shark Adventure - needs your help to find her beloved Old Ted. But was he taken by a monster, pinched by a princess or snapped by a shark? You decide!

Suitable for 5 years +

£5 (MEMBERS: £4.25)

NICK ARNOLD / THE HORRIBLE SCIENCE SHOW

SATURDAY 13 JULY - 2PM (60 MINS)

Come and be amazed, horrified and thrilled all at once by a compilation of the most HORRIBLE activities, stories and experiments based on the bestselling Horrible Science series. Be prepared for author Nick Arnold to reveal the grossest scientific facts about fatal forces, slimy aliens, vicious veg and ugly bugs…

Suitable for 8 years +

£5 (MEMBERS: £4.25)

Le Concert des Poulbots*

ARTcomedia

SUNDAY 14 JULY

6PM (70 MINS)

Join members of Jersey Arts Centre’s Community Christmas Company – there will be 30 of us! – as we take you on a Parisian musical adventure celebrating composers and lyricists from across the genres.

Since 2013, ARTcomedia directors: Bertrand Larmet et Véronique Martinez, from L’Hermitage in Brittany, have performed their own work and musical theatre concerts at Jersey Arts Centre. They have also been our Musical Director and Vocal Coach on six of our Community Christmas productions: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Wind in the Willows, A Christmas Carol, Swallows & Amazons, Alice in Wonderland and The Sound of Music. They return this December for Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

This concert is a celebration of Paris and the work ARTcomedia has achieved with children and adults alike these past 11 years! Bienvenue au Concert des Poulbots: bon voyage! This concert will be performed in English and French.

* Francisque Poulbot (1879-1946) was a French affichiste (poster designer) famous for his representations of Parisian street children. The French neologism ‘poulbot’ refers to illustrations representing Parisian street children. Suitable for 8 years + £12 (MEMBERS: £10.20)

Seven Shorts

Full details at artscentre.je / Suitable for 4 years +

MONDAY 15 JULY

4PM (40 MINS)

Seven short films without dialogue for all the family from across Europe.

BÉMOL: The nightingale brings peace and quiet to the forest dwellers with her song...

EDGY: Edgy lives in a world of blue blocks, but somehow he doesn’t seem to fit in...

ISLAND: On a small island a bunch of exotic creatures run across each other...

KIKI THE FEATHER: Kiki’s unexpected freedom brings not only danger but also friendship...

KUAP: A tadpole fails to develop into a frog and is left behind by the others...

PAWO: Pawo is the magical adventure of a little toy figure, who finds herself in a curious world...

SABAKU: When Sabaku’s best friend Buffalo passes away, he needs to find himself a new friend...

£5 (MEMBERS: £4.25)

The Secret of Kells

Ireland / France / Belgium 2009 | 75 mins | Cert: PG | Director: Tomm Moore

MONDAY 15 JULY

6PM

This Academy Award-nominated animated film follows the fantastical tale of a young boy, Brendan, who lives in the Abbey of Kells in medieval Ireland. His life changes when a celebrated master illuminator (illustrator) arrives at his remote home with an ancient book, brimming with secret wisdom and magical powers. This beautifully drawn and enchanting film is the perfect early-evening family movie!

£5 (MEMBERS: £4.25)

Handa’s Surprise

Little Angel Theatre Company

Adapted from the book by Eileen Browne - Published by Walker Books Ltd.

TUESDAY 16 JULY - 2PM + 5PM

WEDNESDAY 17 JULY - 11AM + 2PM + 5PM

THURSDAY 18 JULY - 11AM

Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her best friend Akeyo, in the next village. Handa is taking seven delicious fruits as a surprise – but seven different animals have seven very different ideas... could you resist the sweet-smelling guava? How about a ripe red mango or a tangy purple passion fruit? A blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an intimate, magical production with audience participation.

Come and share in the magical tangerine surprise! The small audience sit on cushions and mats around the stage for an intimate 40 minute experience, and there is a chance to join in the dancing at the end.

Suitable for 2 - 5 years

£7 (MEMBERS: £5.95)

Original adaptation and production of Handa’s Surprise conceived and created by Slavka Jovanovic and Marleen Vermuelen. Designed by Sophia Lovell Smith / Puppet design by Peter O’Rourke

Nicole & Martin

Venue: Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity

All performances 70 minutes / Suitable for 6 years +

FRIDAY 19 JULY - TUESDAY 23 JULY

£12 (MEMBERS: £10.20) PER PERFORMANCE

“We tell stories. And today we are going to tell you a tale from the forest. Open your eyes, prick up your ears, the story is starting….”

For 25 years Nicole & Martin have been travelling the roads and seas of Europe, pitching their magical White Tent, and enchanting audiences with their unique travelling theatre. Award-winning masterpiece shows, based on tradttional tales, combine narrative, music, song, dance, juggling, acrobatics, laughter, goosebumps and wild imagination for the whole family. You’ve never seen anything quite like it!

Hansel & Gretel

FRIDAY 19 JULY - 6.30PM

We follow the adventures of a young boy and girl. The children have been abandoned in the dark forest by their selfish parents. Hungry and cold, the unfortunate brother and sister meet a very welcoming old woman, who turns out to be a wicked witch. Despite all the odds, together they find the strength to overcome the challenge that they face. They discover all kinds of treasures, fill their pockets and finally find their way back home. This beloved story is packed with delightful surprises and details.

The Musicians of Bremen

SATURDAY 20 JULY - 6.30PM

A donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster are old and tired and no longer fulfil their master’s expectations. A tragic end seems unavoidable… huh?! NO WAY! The four animals decide to escape – and off they go with a spring in their step. They set off for Bremen, where they intend to start a new life as town musicians. But on the path through the forest they discover a robbers’ hideout. Will they ever make it to Bremen? And how on earth will Nicole & Martin manage to play eight characters all at once?

Performances subject to Bailiff’s Permission

Nicole & Martin

Venue: Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity

All performances 70 minutes / Suitable for 6 years +

FRIDAY 19 JULY - TUESDAY 23 JULY

£12 (MEMBERS: £10.20) PER PERFORMANCE

The Girl Without Hands

SUNDAY 21 JULY - 6.30PM

A poor miller meets a stranger in the forest who makes him a proposition - and he accepts the terms. But... oh... he shouldn’t have! The pact is with the devil himself, and controls the fate of the miller’s daughter. How will she manage to escape her terrible fate? She is helped by an angel, then meets a king and becomes his queen. Meanwhile, the Devil is watching her, biding his time…

The Fisherman and His Wife

MONDAY 22 JULY - 6.30PM

The fisherman sits and waits for a fish to bite. To his amazement the fish that he catches is an enchanted one: one that grants the fisherman and his wife many wishes... What their wishes are you will find out from the fisherman’s repeated trips to the sea… Nicole & Martin conjure up an entire glorious play out of a single wooden box: the ocean, the long table in the castle, an emperor’s finery and even the sun itself. This joyful show is a rollercoaster theatrical journey from one wish to the next, until the biggest wish of them all.

Wassilissa

TUESDAY 23 JULY - 6.30PM

A young girl, Vasilisa, lives with her father, her stepmother, and two stepsisters in an old hut next to the edge of the forest. The stepmother and her daughters envy Vasilisa for her beauty and diligence. They bully and torment her, forcing Vasilisa to do all the hardest, dirtiest chores. But unknown to them she receives help from a doll that was given to her by her mother before she died. One day, Vasilisa is sent into the forest to get fire from the dreaded witch Baba Jaga, and her actions will ensure that her life will change forever...

Performances subject to Bailiff’s Permission

Joe & Jack

Richard Jordan Productions and 412 in association with Jersey Arts Centre

FRIDAY 19 JULY - 7PM

SATURDAY 20 JULY - 2PM

This 50 minute adventure about growing up, childhood, and the shows you made when imagination knew no bounds, had its World Première at Jersey Arts Centre in 2023!

Joe & Jack is comedy, drama and physical theatre for anyone who is, or was ever, youngset in a time where rules were made for breaking! Finding their older selves drifting apart, two brothers step back in time to discover how meeting your younger self can still hold significance when moving forward in life. Enter their dressing-up box, bring your inner child’s perspective and be whisked back to days scored by Ultravox and Duran Duran.

Suitable for 10 years +

£12 (MEMBERS: £10.20)

Written and Directed by Philip Stokes

Associate Director Emma Stokes

Performed by Joe Stokes and Jack Stokes

Set, Lighting + Sound Design by Craig Lomas

Jazzin’ it up! - Workshop

Music Managed

SATURDAY 20 JULY +

VARIOUS TIMES

SUNDAY 21 JULY

A free jazz experience for children aged 8 to 18 who play any instrument or sing to an ABRSM grade 1 standard and above. Students will have the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals in the industry, including: sax specialist, Loren Hignell, and piano specialist, Adam Dyer. The course will be led by three UK jazz musicians and staff of the Jersey Music Service. So, if you’d like to learn more about jazz, how to improvise, and how to play in jazz ensembles - all in a fun, friendly and encouraging environment - sign up for this unique experience. It might just possibly change your musical life forever!

Register your interest here: info@musicmanaged.je

Jazzin’ it up! - Performance

Music Managed

SUNDAY 21 JULY

7PM

The Jazzin’ it up! Weekend concludes with a concert by one of Jersey’s finest jazz bands, The Kings of Swing, and will feature the course attendees performing alongside the UK pros. The programme will delight jazz fans and jazz newbies alike, featuring works by many of the giants of jazz, including: Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller and many more.

Suitable for 6 years +

£12

(MEMBERS £10.20)

Wonka

UK / USA 2023 | 116 mins | Cert: PG | Director: Paul King

MONDAY 22 JULY

11AM

Timothée Chalamet takes on the role of Willy Wonka in this fantastical prequel film! Also starring Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant, this origin story follows a young Willy Wonka as he discovers his talent for inventing and chocolate-making, and defies all odds to become a master of his craft. Why not spend the day with us and come along to our later screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?

£5 (MEMBERS: £4.20)

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

USA 1971 | 100 mins | Cert: U | Director: Mel Stuart

MONDAY 22 JULY

2PM

Experience the magical world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in this classic family film, whilst also getting in the mood for Jersey Arts Centre’s 2024 Community Christmas Production!

With catchy songs, entertaining oompa-loompas and a delicious chocolate river, you’ll be transported to a world of “pure imagination” by a stand-out performance from Gene Wilder and Roald Dahl’s iconic characters.

£5 (MEMBERS: £4.20)

Children’s Auditions

8-17 years only. You must be 8 years old on or before 31 August 2024 to audition.

MONDAY 15 JULY - FRIDAY 19 JULY

4.30pm – 6pm

6.30pm - 8pm

Venue: Jersey Arts Centre

[Recalls: Saturday 20 July: 10am - 4pm You will be advised if you have been recalled.]

Book yourself onto a 90-minute workshop audition on one of the dates and at one of the times above, by emailing: hettie@artscentre.je with:

1) Name of auditionee; 2) Date of Birth; 3) Next-of-Kin details + Address; 4) Telephone contact details; 5) Preferred audition date and time, and we will confirm your slot thereafter.

Time slots are on a first come first served basis and Jersey Arts Centre reserves the right to move auditionees into fuller time slots! Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. Deadline for receipt of emails: 5pm on Friday 5 July. Emails will not be processed after this time.

All you need is energy, commitment, a great sense of adventure and a beautiful sense of humour. There is no need to prepare anything but come suitably dressed to sing, dance, act and play! Jersey Arts Centre is looking to cast the five children in the story, the Oompa-Loompas and Squirrels! There will be 18 performances with two / three teams of children.

You must be available for the entire production period from: Friday 6 September to Saturday 21 December 2024. Not everyone will be needed at every rehearsal, but you must still be available! Rehearsals are generally on: Sundays, Monday + Tuesday evenings, on some Friday evenings, occasional Saturdays and with intensive weeks for the music.

Rehearsals: 6 September - 6 December / Performances: 6 - 21 December at Jersey Arts Centre.

Jersey Arts Centre’s Safeguarding Policy can be found at: www.artscentre.je/get-involved/christmascompany/ and it is essential that this policy is read by guardians before auditioning.

My Friend Jung

Wayne Stewart

TUESDAY 23 JULY - 4PM

WEDNESDAY 24 JULY - 6PM

A fantastical quest of symbols and self.

Join Wayne on a mesmerising 60 minute journey into the depths of imagination, guided by the wisdom of philosopher, Carl Jung. This enchanting theatrical experience invites audiences to explore the transformative power of dreams and symbols. Through Wayne’s quest for self-discovery within the dreamscapes, the show delves into themes of imagination, archetypes, and the mystical realms of the unconscious mind. Join us for a captivating exploration of the fantastical realms within us, where dreams come alive and magic awaits!

“The only real adventure remaining for each individual is the exploration of his own unconscious”. Suitable for 8 years + £12 (MEMBERS £10.20)

Julius Caesar

Oddsocks Productions

Venue: Coronation Park, Millbrook

Open from 6pm for picnicking

MONDAY 29 JULY - WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST

7PM (NO SHOW SUNDAY 4 AUGUST)

Thursday 1 August, 7pm: BSL Interpreted performance with Andrew Higgins

Rome 44BC. Egotistical Emperor Julius Caesar is sweating... and it’s not just the heatwave! His liberal Senators are a stabbing pain in the backside. They’ve had enough! Rome is in chaos, trust in the government is weak and the emperor’s fate is written in the stars (or the ‘entrails of a goat’).

The peasants are revolting as the most famous political coup in history is given the Oddsocks treatment. Expect the tearing of togas, the swishing of Roman swords, some preposterous puppetry and the biggest battle scene five actors have ever created.

On your marcus...

Getus setus...

Let the games begin!

Suitable for 7 years +

Please dress suitably as performances will go ahead whatever the weather. Refunds will only be offered if a performance is cancelled.

Please arrive by bike, on foot, by public transport (Bus 12a or 15), or park your car with plenty of time to spare as Millbrook playing field is no longer available!

£20 (£14 STUDENTS)

MEMBERS:£17 (£11.90 STUDENTS)

Performances subject to Bailiff’s Permission

The Coronation Park Concert Series

TUESDAY 13 AUGUST - SUNDAY 18 AUGUST

The ever-popular Coronation Park Concert Series is back for its 4th year! We look forward to seeing you at the park - here are a few things you need to know:

• The concerts often sell-out - be sure to book early!

• You are welcome to picnic

• Seating will be provided, although you may wish to bring your own picnic blankets and chairs

• Please arrive by bike, on foot, by public transport (Bus 12a or 15), or park your car with plenty of time to spare as Millbrook playing field is no longer available!

• Concerts will finish at approximately 9pm (except Sunday afternoon show which will be 5.30pm)

• Please dress suitably as performances will go ahead whatever the weather.

• Refunds will only be offered if a performance is cancelled.

Performances subject to Bailiff’s Permission

Rockin’ the Park

TUESDAY 13 AUGUST - 7PM

No Jersey rock event would be complete without the amazing Take This. They’ve been wowing audiences for nearly three decades with their powerful and considered renditions of some of the world’s greatest rock songs. Featuring the exceptional vocals of Zoltan Pallot and some of the very best musicians in the Island. They will be supported by Intermission, an exciting new 5-piece indie rock band who are impressing audiences with their dynamism, musicianship and like-ability. This promises to be a fantastic start to the week.

£20 (£14 STUDENTS) / MEMBERS: £17 (£11.90 STUDENTS)

Country Fest

WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST - 7PM

For the first time in the Coronation Park Concert Series Music Managed proudly presents an evening of country music. The evening will start with a set from Amy Moore who has been touring with the UK with her band at Country music festivals and promoting her EP Free Spirit.

Then the concert breaks for a bit of audience participationline dancing lessons if you fancy a go - then will conclude with a performance from new band River Wild which features the stunning vocals of Jenny McCarthy and Sam Temple. Sure to get you up dancing if the line dancing didn’t, River Wild will play all the big country hits from the likes of Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood and many more.

£20 (£14 STUDENTS) / MEMBERS: £17 (£11.90 STUDENTS)

Jazz in the Park

THURSDAY 15 AUGUST - 7PM

Jersey’s own Kings of Swing will take you on a journey through some of the finest jazz and swing hits of the past seventy years, with guest vocalists including Tony Gardiner and many more. Support from The Word on the Street who will entertain you with a selection of New Orleans trad jazz favourites.

£20 (£14 STUDENTS) / MEMBERS: £17 (£11.90 STUDENTS)

The Soul & Blues Revue

FRIDAY 16 AUGUST - 7PM

An evening of the very best soul and blues music performed by the outstanding Robbin Kapsalis and her band. Think Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Al Green, Ray Charles, Etta James, The Blues Brothers, Albert King… The Chicago-born entertainer delivers energetic performances wherever she goes.

“They still exist, the real Soul singers like Robbin Kapsalis...” - Rootstime.be

“Kapsalis’s rich sultry alto voice is clearly the star attraction…” - Living Blues Magazine (USA)

£20 (£14 STUDENTS) / MEMBERS: £17 (£11.90 STUDENTS)

Party in the Park

SATURDAY 17 AUGUST - 7PM

Music Managed proudly presents its newest creation, the ultimate showband, ‘Nova’. Comprising members of Little Black Dress, Sister Disco and The Word on the Street, this huge fourteen piece act is sure to deliver an exciting and powerful performance. The set list is full of dance floor filling hits by female icons like Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Gloria Estefan, The Spice Girls, Whitney Houston and many more. The entertainment will be supported by Music Managed DJs and The Saxman Jersey.

Bring your dancing shoes!

£20 (£14 STUDENTS) / MEMBERS: £17 (£11.90 STUDENTS)

Magic of the Musicals

SUNDAY 18 AUGUST - 3PM

To close the concert series you’re treated to an afternoon of your favourite West End musical hits performed by international soloists Georgi Mottram and Dean Chisnall, accompanied by a talented twelve piece band led by Luke Brown. You can expect music from all the great shows like Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story and Wicked, to name just a few.

£20 (£14 STUDENTS) / MEMBERS: £17 (£11.90 STUDENTS)

Courses will be held at Jersey Arts Centre, Phillips Street, St. Helier, unless otherwise stated.

Box Office: +44 (0) 1534 700444 | www.artscentre.je

Would you be interested in teaching a course or workshop?

We are always looking to develop and expand our Courses and Participation programme, and this is your chance to get involved! If you have an idea that you think could fit into our programme, please get in touch with our Education and Outreach Co-oordinator, Hettie Duncan, for more information: hettie@artscentre,je

14 - 19 YEARS / TUTORS: NICOLE TWINAM + HETTIE DUNCAN

Join Jersey Arts Centre’s professionally led, award-winning theatre company in autumn 2024. 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 18 September 2024 6pm - 8pm at Jersey Arts Centre.

For further information about our drama classes and drama courses, visit: www.artscentre.je or contact: 700427

18 YEARS + / TUTOR: JASON KENYON

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 2 July 2024 at 7.30pm.

If you are interested in taking part or simply want to know more about ACT in general, email ACT’s Director, Jason Kenyon: stage@artscentre.je

Junior Drama

8 - 13 YEARS / TUTORS: JORDI SUNIER + VICTORIA HERMITAGE

An 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 are explored and developed through a multitude of fun drama activities and games. The workshops also develop social skills and confidence, and culminate in a public performance.

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.

Junior Drama is currently at capacity. If places become available, they will be announced on our social media platforms!

Drama Mornings

8 - 13 YEARS / TUTOR: JORDI SUNIER + WAYNE STEWART

TUESDAY 28 MAY OR WEDNESDAY 29 MAY OR THURSDAY 30 MAY 9AM - 12NOON

£25 / MEMBERS: £21.25

BOOK ALL 3 FOR: £70 / MEMBERS £59.50

Come along in May Half Term for a fun morning of Drama activities! We will go through different physical and vocal warm ups, drama games, creating character, improvisation, text work and building confidence. No previous experience necessary!

Each morning will be different, so sign up for either one or join us for all!

From Score to Stanza

18 YEARS + / TUTOR: CAROLYN O’BOYLE

TUESDAY 4 JUNE – TUESDAY 25 JUNE

10AM - 12NOON (4 SESSIONS)

£40 / MEMBERS: £34

WRITING SONNETS INSPIRED BY VIVALDI’S THE FOUR SEASONS

Join local children’s author and teacher Carolyn O’Boyle to embark on a poetic journey through Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with this series of creative writing workshops. Each session, dedicated to one of Vivaldi’s masterpieces – Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter – will inspire you to compose your own sonnet, capturing the essence of each season. You will explore the vivid imagery and emotions evoked by these timeless pieces, learning the art of sonnet writing in the process. From the fresh bloom of spring to the serene silence of winter, these workshops offer a perfect blend of classical inspiration and poetic creation.

Learning Languages

18 YEARS + / TUTOR: DIANA MEZEI

ROMANIAN - TUESDAY 4 JUNE – TUESDAY 25 JUNE

1.10PM - 1.50PM (4 SESSIONS) - £50 / MEMBERS: £42.50

LATIN - THURSDAY 6 JUNE – THURSDAY 27 JUNE

1.10PM - 1.50PM (4 SESSIONS) - £50 / MEMBERS: £42.50

Join us for this new set of language courses from Classics and Romanian Teacher, Diana Mezei. Whether you want to learn new vocabulary, or you’d like to learn about one of the oldest recorded languages, this course will get you confident in your ability to identify key words and phrases in a relaxed environment. Romanian is on the top 10 of the easiest languages to learn for English speakers. Although Romania is surrounded by Slavic-speaking countries, Romanian is actually a Romance language and uses much of the same vocabulary as Italian, Spanish and French.

Poetry: Blackout

18 YEARS + / TUTOR: JULIETTE HART

THURSDAY 20 JUNE

7PM - 9PM

£12 / MEMBERS: £10.20

Join us on the longest day, to mark the shortest night of the year.

Explore this creative art by seeking and extracting poems from within existing texts, making bright and surprising new discoveries!

Texts will be provided.

Introduction to LGBTQ+ Fiction

18 YEARS + / TUTOR: CARLA JARDIM

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE – WEDNESDAY 31 JULY

7PM - 8.30PM (4 SESSIONS*)

£40 / MEMBERS: £34

Join this brand new, exciting, guided course and explore a range of LGBTQ+ writing across time, place and genre. This group is suitable for avid fiction readers, or people looking to get back into reading.

*Please note: the discussion group will meet every other week to allow participants time to read the book.

Yoga For Beginners

18 YEARS + / TUTOR: KAREN LE MOTTEE

FRIDAY 12 JULY – FRIDAY 16 AUGUST

10AM - 11AM (6 SESSIONS)

£60 / MEMBERS: £51

Our popular Yoga courses are back! Join Karen Le Mottee for a course that will start or continue you on your Yoga journey. This course will take you through meditation, breathing techniques, flexibility, stretching and gentle flows. 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!

Poetry: Childhood

18 YEARS + / TUTOR: JULIETTE HART

SUNDAY 14 JULY

11AM - 1PM

£12 / MEMBERS: £10.20

In keeping with Jersey Arts Centre’s playdays Children’s Festival we are offering ‘grown ups’ the chance to revisit their childhood memories through poetry.

Experienced Jersey Poet Juliette Hart will help you to feel confident in expressing the theme of Childhood through poetry.

We welcome abilities of all levels.

Graffiti Art for Kids

7 - 11 YEARS / TUTOR: KELLY EASTWOOD

WEDNESDAY 18 JULY

3.45PM - 5PM

£15 / MEMBERS: £12.75

Whether you are an aspiring graffiti artist or expressive creator, this workshop offers children the chance to delve into the world of Graffiti, text-based, artwork. Children will be shown ways of creating their own unique tag and will be able to employ a variety of colour, with an acrylic based, spray finish. If stylized writing isn’t your thing - no problem - have a go at creating your own design – adding a little bit of urban style for maximum street cred!

Puppetry: Making

8 - 12 YEARS / TUTOR: ANDY HEATH

SATURDAY 20 JULY

9AM - 4PM

ONLY 20 SPACES AVAILABLE!

£30 (MEMBERS £25.50)

Jersey-born puppeteer, Andy Heath, has been working in the film, TV and theatre industry for over 25 years. He has worked with world-renowned organisations including: Henson’s, Disney and the BBC to create, build and operate hundreds of characters. Join Andy for this exciting, all-day workshop to create a puppet of your own - and enjoy the opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading puppet industry professionals!

Puppetry: Performing

13 - 18 YEARS / TUTOR: ANDY HEATH

SUNDAY 21 JULY

9AM - 4PM

ONLY 20 SPACES AVAILABLE! £30 (MEMBERS £25.50)

Andy Heath returns for another masterclass - this time to coach participants in the art of Puppetry Performance.

With over a quarter of a century of experience working on projects as varied as the latest Star Wars movies, West-End shows and Sesame Street UK, Andy’s knowledge of puppeteering knows no bounds: join him for this unique opportunity, and learn more about this fascinating branch of performance.

Jazzin’ it up! - Workshop

8 - 18 YEARS / TUTORS: LUKE BROWN + MUSIC MANAGED

SATURDAY 20 JULY + SUNDAY 21 JULY

VARIOUS TIMES

A free jazz experience for children who play any instrument or sing to an ABRSM grade 1 standard and above. Students will have the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals in the industry, including: vocalist, Chlöe du Prè, and piano specialist, Adam Dyer. The course will be led by three UK jazz musicians and staff of the Jersey Music Service. So, if you’d like to learn more about jazz, how to improvise, and how to play in jazz ensembles - all in a fun, friendly and encouraging environment - sign up for this unique experience. It might just possibly change your musical life forever!

Register your interest here: info@musicmanaged.je

My Friend JungWorkshop

8 - 13 YEARS / TUTOR: WAYNE STEWART

WEDNESDAY 24 JULY

2PM - 3PM

£12 / MEMBERS: £10.20

Join actor and storyteller Wayne Stewart before his fantastical stage show My Friend Jung to explore some of the themes of the show with some fast-paced games and activities. You will be looking at how we use our imagination, why it’s important and what it can teach us about ourselves!

Summer Drama School

8-13 YEARS / TUTOR: HETTIE DUNCAN + JORDI SUNIER

MONDAY 29 JULY – FRIDAY 3 AUGUST

9AM - 4PM (5 SESSIONS)

£175 / MEMBERS: £148.75

This summer give your child the chance to become part of their own theatre company for a week! Led by directors from our youtheatre and Junior Drama groups, participants will enjoy a week of theatrical games, creativity, confidence building and a chance to perform to family and friends. Whether your child is a budding actor or wants to develop a new skill this course promises to be a fun and relaxed start to the summer holidays!

The performance will be at the end of the week on Friday 3 August at 3.30pm.

The Learning Centre

For more information, please contact:

hettie@artscentre.je

In order to bring under one banner our extensive education and outreach work over the past 40+ years, Jersey Arts Centre has created a Learning Centre in the form of a retro-classroom from which these various projects and initiative will be planned for and developed.

The following education and outreach work, and companies, will be coordinated and developed from this space under the direction of: Hettie Duncan, Education and Outreach Coordinator and Victoria Hermitage, Education and Outreach Assistant

- Courses + workshops

- Drama + Art Schools

- Schools’ Workshops

- Summer 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 Community Christmas Company

- Our professional Theatre-in-Education Company

- DanceSine: movement + dance programme

The commissioned mural in The Learning Centre is by Glen Fox

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 - 6pm (or until show time), and a minimum of one hour before performances on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

We accept all major Credit / Debit Cards with the exception of American Express.

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.

Directions and Parking

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.

Our Brochure: Printed on paper from a sustainable source.

Cover image: Nicole & Martin: 19 - 23 July 2024

© Jersey Arts Centre 2024 - we reserve the right to change the programme without notice.

Become a Business Partner

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 contact Graeme Humphries: graeme@artscentre.je

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 our Marketing Manager, Nick Carver: nick@artscentre.je

Volunteers

Jersey Arts Centre relies on volunteers to help with performances and stewarding, 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 contact our Volunteers’ Coordinator, Jordi Sunier: jordi@artscentre.je

Our Community Partners

Jersey Arts Centre works with many community partners. Details about these relationships can be found at: artscentre.je/about-us/partners, including the Arts in Health Care (AIHC) which promotes a year-long series of concerts in health care settings.

Jersey Film Society

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.

To become a Member, please call: Marc Medland (Secretary): 07797 838829 or Annette Le Bail (President): 07797 832608

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Image: Terry Saunders, AIHC performer

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