Jersey Opera House Events Guide January - May 2019

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The Verdict

LATEST EVENTS

Welcome to a new year and a new brochure. I can’t start to tell you what a wonderful selection of events we have planned for you.

I am delighted that the Opera House will be welcoming Sir Ian McKellen back in May – after 30 years! During his 80th birthday year he will be taking his solo show, Ian McKellen on Stage, to 80 theatres across the country so we are privileged indeed that he chose to include Jersey in this very special tour along with Tolkien, Shakespeare, others… and you!

As an extra bonus, Sir Ian will be donating all profits from the show towards the much-needed renovation of our dressing rooms and green room so a very big thank you indeed.

The Olivier-nominated duo, Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens, will be taking many of us back to our childhoods with their hugely celebrated West End hit Eric & Little Ern. During

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the 1970s families would gather around TVs across the country to enjoy the comedy of this infamous duo. As Ben Elton put it, “I never thought I’d see Morecambe and Wise live – I think I just have!”

For something a little different, open your mind to Intuition with Luke Jermay where the mysteries of the mind, divination, telepathy and magic come together. A unique experience that is funny, entertaining, emotional, controversial, uplifting and insightful that you will never forget!

No mystery to any amateur sleuth is the draw of a live theatre production to bring the power and engagement of a thriller to the stage. “Outstanding”, “Thrilling”, “Best performance” are just some of the reviews to date for The Verdict, starring Ian Kelsey (Blue Murder, Emmerdale, Doctors, Coronation Street). A stunning courtroom thriller made famous by the

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five times Oscar-nominated Sidney Lumet film with Paul Newman and James Mason.

“All grown-ups were once children... but only few of them remember it.”

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry French aviator and author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry documented his adventures as a pilot in works such as Wind, Sand and Stars and The Little Prince. His incredible story of the Little Prince has been retold by Luca Silvestrini, one of the sharpest of comic choreographers, using his company Protein’s award-winning mix

of dance, humour and spoken word.

Reconnect with the child within...

Vampires Rock, or so I’ve been told!

X-factor winner Sam Bailey takes on the role of the Vampire Queen alongside Steve Steinman in this hit musical concert. A spellbinding cast, guitar gods and sexy vampettes take you on a ride through some of the greatest classic rock anthems including Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Guns n Roses and many more. As the Glasgow Daily Record sums it up, “Definitely my new guilty pleasure” Jasmine Hendry Theatre Director

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André Rieu 2019 New Year’s Concert (S) MET OPERA: La Traviata (S) MET OPERA: Adriana LeCouvreur (S) NT LIVE: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second (S) Les Quennevais School: Oliver! (A) (F) Night at the Oscars (F) André Rieu 2019 New Year’s Concert (S) NT LIVE: I’m Not Running (S)

Tue 22 - Thu 24 Sat 26 Sun 27 Thu 31

FEBRUARY

P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20

Sun 3 Sat 16 Sat 16 Wed 20 - Sat 23 Sat 23 - Sun 24 Wed 27

MET OPERA: Carmen (S) Theatre Tour & Afternoon Tea (Half-Term) Dancing on the Ceiling Gargantua (A) (STUDIO) The Little Prince (F) A Viennese Strauss Gala

MARCH

P21 Interviews with a Serial Killer P22 PWC Jersey Young Musician Of The Year (A) P23 MET OPERA: La Fille Du Régiment (S) P24 An Evening of Eric & Ern P25 Luke Jermay P26 Vampires Rock P27 Rebellious Sisterhood (STUDIO) P28 Neon Lights (A) P29 TWO (A) (STUDIO)

Fri 1 Sat 2 Sun 3 Fri 8 - Sat 9 Tue 12 Fri 15 - Sat 16 Fri 15 - Sat 16 Thu 21 - Sat 23 Wed 20 - Sat 23

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Thu 4 - Sat 13 Sat 6 - Sat 4 May Fri 12 Fri 12 Sun 14

CATS (A) Theatre Tours & Afternoon Teas Teddy’s Picnic (F) (STUDIO) Alice in Wonderland (F) (STUDIO) MET OPERA: Die Walküre (S)

MAY

P36-37 In the Night Garden (F)

Wed 1 - Thu 2

P38-39 Ian McKellen On Stage

Fri 3 - Sat 4

P40 COMING SOON P41 OH! DRAMA P42 Membership P43 Membership Form P44 OH Café Bar P45 How to Book P46 Seating Plan P47 How to Find Us/Contact Us

(S) – Screening (A) – Amateur Production (F) – Family Show

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ANDRÉ RIEU

2019 NEW YEAR’S CONCERT FROM SYDNEY

JANUARY

SAT 5

LIVE SCREENING

The King of Waltz, André Rieu, is bringing his New Year’s concert to millions of fans across the world!

Recorded live in Sydney’s iconic Town Hall in Australia, this is the first full production from leading Event Cinema distributor, Piece of Magic Entertainment.

Enjoy backstage access, interviews with André and his special guests, musical favourites and much, much more - exclusive to cinema.

The evening will be hosted by ITV’s Charlotte Hawkins.

Join the Maestro, André Rieu, for a magical evening of music and dance featuring his world class sopranos, The Platin Tenors, and plenty of surprises. With show tunes, classical music and plenty of festive fun it promises to be a great way to start the New Year!

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There will be an ENCORE screening on Sun 27 Jan at 3pm.

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MET OPERA

LA TRAVIATA ENCORE SCREENING

New Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin launches his tenure by conducting Verdi’s timeless tragedy.

not knowing the real reason for her apparent betrayal, is heartbroken— and bent on revenge.

Worldly courtesan Violetta, sung by soprano Diana Damrau, has grown tired of her dissolute life. When the pure-hearted Alfredo—tenor Juan Diego Flórez—declares his love for her, she leaves everything behind to live with him. But his family’s reputation is ruined by his association with her, and Violetta is torn between her feelings for Alfredo and her desire to protect him from scandal. Urged by the young man’s father, she tears herself away and returns to her old life. Alfredo,

Directed by Michael Mayer, this new production features a dazzling eighteenth-century setting that changes with the seasons.

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Tickets Full: £17.50 Concessions: £15.50 Performance Time 6pm

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£3.50 OFF

JANUARY

SUN 13

MET OPERA

ADRIANA LECOUVREUR ENCORE SCREENING

For the first time at the Met, soprano Anna Netrebko sings the role of Adriana Lecouvreur, the eighteenthcentury actress whose real-life intrigues inspired Cilea’s tragic opera.

Adriana is adored by many but loves only Maurizio, sung by tenor Piotr Beczała, who adores her in return.

Maurizio desperately tries to extricate himself from his previous lover, the Princess of Bouillon, the mezzosoprano, Anita Rachvelishvili. When the princess discovers that Adriana is her rival, she takes desperate measures of her own.

In this new production directed by Sir David McVicar, the action is partially set in a working replica of a baroque theatre. Gianandrea Noseda conducts the riveting score.

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Tickets Full: £17.50 Concessions: £15.50 Performance Time 6pm

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TUE 15

NT LIVE

THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND LIVE SCREENING

Simon Russell Beale plays William Shakespeare’s Richard II, broadcast live from the stage of the Almeida Theatre in London. This visceral new production about the limits of power will be directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins, whose previous plays include Little Revolution at the Almeida and Absolute Hell at the National Theatre.

Richard II, King of England, is irresponsible, foolish and vain. His weak leadership sends his kingdom into disarray and his court into uproar.

Seeing no other option but to seize power, the ambitious Bolingbroke challenges the throne and the king’s divine right to rule.

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Simon Russell Beale returns to National Theatre Live screens following broadcasts of Timon of Athens and King Lear, and his recent role in the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy.

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Tickets Full: £13.50 Concessions: £12 Performance Time 7pm

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£1.50 OFF

LES QUENNEVAIS SCHOOL PRESENTS

OLIVER!

AMATEUR PRODUCTION

Les Quennevais School is proud to present its latest stunning show, Oliver!. After wowing Jersey Opera House audiences over the last four years with smash hits: Return to the Forbidden Planet, Grease, Footloose and Little Shop of Horrors, the students of Les Quennevais School are back!

Oliver! has been a classic musical since opening in the West End in 1960. With original music and lyrics

by Lionel Bart, the musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Directed by Head of Drama, Sarah Milman, and Musical Director, Nigel Arnett, and choreographed by

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TUE 22 – THU 24

Danielle Le Quesne, this promises to be another smash-hit from the cast of Les Quennevais School.

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Tickets Full: £15 Concessions: £12 Family/Student group of four: £45 Performance Time 7.30pm BOX OFFICE (01534) 511115

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Jersey Chamber Orchestra

Night Oscars

at the Saturday 26th January 2019

CONCERT: 8pm MATINEE: 12 noon (Children's film music)

After the sell out of ‘A Night at the Oscars’ we are pleased to return with another night of well known blockbusters.

Film music includes: Best of John Williams from Star Wars, Harry Potter & ET to James Bond, Lord of the Rings & other great film hits

Starring: EAMONN DOUGAN Conductor ST MICHAEL’S CHAMBER CHOIR

Tickets: £10-£35, Children £5 www.musicjersey.com Supporting Co-Sponsored by:

ANDRÉ RIEU

2019 NEW YEAR’S CONCERT FROM SYDNEY

JANUARY

SUN 27

ENCORE SCREENING

The King of Waltz, André Rieu, is bringing his New Year’s concert to millions of fans across the world!

Recorded live in Sydney’s iconic Town Hall in Australia, this is the first full production from leading Event Cinema distributor Piece of Magic Entertainment.

Join the Maestro, André Rieu, for a magical evening of music and dance featuring his world class sopranos, The Platin Tenors, and plenty of surprises. With show tunes, classical music and plenty of festive fun it promises to be a great way to start the New Year!

Enjoy backstage access, interviews with André and his special guests, musical favourites and much, much more - exclusive to cinema.

The evening will be hosted by ITV’s Charlotte Hawkins.

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Tickets Full: £20 Concessions: £18 Performance Time 3pm BOX OFFICE (01534) 511115

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NT LIVE

I’M NOT RUNNING

(Sian Brooke) by Felicity McCabe

LIVE SCREENING

I’m Not Running is an explosive new play by David Hare, premiering at the National Theatre and broadcast live to cinemas.

Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a local health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising decision.

What’s involved in sacrificing your private life and your piece of mind for something more than a single issue?

Does she dare?

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political dramatist writing in English’.

His other work includes Pravda and Skylight, broadcast by National Theatre Live in 2014.

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Tickets Full: £13.50 Concessions: £12 Performance Time 7pm

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FEBRUARY

SUN 3

MET OPERA

CARMEN ENCORE SCREENING

Don’t miss this revival of Sir Richard Eyre’s dynamic production.

Mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine plays opera’s ultimate seductress whilst Roberto Alagna returns to the role of Don José, the good-hearted soldier in whom she unleashes an uncontrollable passion. Don José breaks the law, goes to prison, deserts the army and loses everything to be with Carmen. But the capricious gypsy soon tires of him and instead takes up with the bullfighter Escamillo—bass Alexander Vinogradov. She has ruined his life but Don José still adores her with a fierceness that can only lead to catastrophe.

Composer Bizet died just three months after Carmen’s disastrous premiere, never knowing that his creation would become one of the most popular operas of all time.

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Tickets Full: £17.50 Concessions: £15.50 Performance Time 6pm

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THEATRE TOUR & AFTERNOON TEA

Explore the nooks and crannies behind-the-scenes and learn about the history of this iconic venue and what really happens behind the curtain.

Join the tour guide on an intriguing journey dating back to 1865 then take it all in over Afternoon Tea in OH! Cafébar.

Due to the amount of walking and stairs involved it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes.

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SPECIAL HALF TERM OFFER FOR FAMILIES! Why not take advantage of the special family-priced ticket to experience theatre, history and cake!

Tickets Full: £19.50 Family Ticket: £58.50 (2 Adults, 2 Children/1 Adult, 3 Children) Sat 16 Feb at 2pm Tour Duration 1.25hrs (approx.)

TALON MUSIC LTD PROUDLY PRESENTS

DANCING ON THE CEILING

FEBRUARY

SAT 16

onthe THE OFFICIAL NO.1 TRIBUTE TO LIONEL RICHIE & THE COMMODORES

Dancing On The Ceiling returns in 2019 with a stellar line-up of worldclass musicians including Talon’s own Jonny Miller and the awesome talent of Malcolm Pitt as the voice of Lionel Richie in this high octane show which includes all the greatest hits...

Easy, Say You Say Me, Stuck On You, Dancing On The Ceiling, Three Times A Lady, Hello, All Night Long and many more…

Following his recent TV appearances on the BBC’s Graham Norton Show and ITV’s Sunday Night At The Palladium with the man himself.

Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as the

iconic Lionel Richie in this must-see theatre production.

WINNER ‘BEST NEWCOMER 2018’ NATIONAL TRIBUTE MUSIC AWARDS

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Tickets Full: £22.50 Performance Time 8pm

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FEBRUARY

WED 20 - SAT 23

DRAMA LAB PRESENTS

GARGANTUA

BY CARL GROSE AMATEUR PRODUCTION IN THE STUDIO

DIRECTED BY PIPPA ADAMS AND AIMEE GUNNER When Mr and Mrs Mungus have a baby, it wasn’t the blue-eyed boy they were hoping for...

After a two and a half year pregnancy they give birth to a monster; one with an accelerated growth rate and an insatiable appetite for anything that moves - especially joggers! Sinister army scientists become intent on cloning him and creating an army of giant babies. He breaks his chains and escapes. The world can only watch in horror as he learns to walk and cause rampant destruction.

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Who will stop this freak of nature?

Who will decide his tragic fate?

And, more importantly, who is going to change his nappy?

Drama Lab presents this absurd and larger than life farcical comedy as part of their 10th Birthday Celebrations!! info@drama-lab.org.uk

Tickets Full: £10 Under 16 & Concessions: £7.50 Performance Time 7.30pm

LUCA SILVESTRINI’S PROTEIN PRESENTS

THE LITTLE PRINCE

Welcome to the incredible story of The Little Prince, retold in this live show by a pilot stranded in the desert. Find out how the Little Prince leaves behind his own tiny asteroid and journeys through the universe, coming face to face with the baffling world of grown-ups!

Once on planet Earth, the Little Prince is welcomed by a mysterious snake and a wise fox before encountering the lone pilot. Together they discover the beauty of friendship and the complexity of love.

Based on the world-famous story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince is brought to life using Protein’s award-winning mix of dance, humour and spoken word. With an original score by Frank Moon.

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The classic tale reimagined on stage for children and their grown-ups!

Silvestrini “isLuca the sharpest

of comic choreographers The Guardian

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Tickets Stalls: £15 Dress Circle: £17 Concessions: £2 OFF Performance Times Sat: 7pm, Sun: 3pm BOX OFFICE (01534) 511115

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Gala

FEBRUARY

WED 27

WORLD ON STAGE PRESENTS

A VIENNESE • Strauss • Leher • Kalman STRAUSS GALA

Cleverly staged, choreographed and This wonderful show is back in authentically costumed, this show the UK by popular demand with a will appeal to the romantic as much sparkling new anniversary production as the music aficionado. for its fifteenth year. Recreating the romance of the Viennese festive BACK BY POPULAR season it will remind you of a DEMAND FOR bygone era of glamorous soirees THE 15TH and Strauss waltzes.

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Beautiful costumes, excellent ANNIVERSARY The show features highlights from TOUR! voices and some some of the great operettas of the fine acting too Strauss family, and Kalman and

Lehar, including Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and many more.

The European Orchestral Ensemble will accompany four soloists from major opera companies such as Opera North, English National Opera and D’Oyly Carte.

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Tickets Full: £24 Concessions: £22 Performance Time 8pm

A SPORTING AND DINING CLUB EVENT

INTERVIEWS WITH A SERIAL KILLER

Paul Harrison was one of the first British policemen to work closely with the FBI Behavioural Science Unit and has interviewed over 70 of the world’s worst serial killers and mass murderers to gain insight into their psyche.

Join Paul to learn why the Yorkshire Ripper was “scared” of him, what drove Robert Maudsley (the UK’s reallife Hannibal Lecter) to kill and why he’s kept in an ‘all glass’ cell.

This is a truly eye-opening and entertaining talk that covers twelve

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stories and interviews. Sad, frightening and at times, funny, hear about how serial killers perceive themselves, their victims, and their actions. Delve deep into the dark reality of the mind of a serial killer. sportinganddiningclub.com

Tickets Full: £25 Concessions: £20 Performance Time 8pm BOX OFFICE (01534) 511115

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SAT 2

PWC JERSEY YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR FINAL 2019

The finest young musicians in Jersey compete for the title of Jersey Young Musician of the Year.

This coveted title will be awarded to the young performer who gives the most expressive and technically accomplished performance of their chosen repertoire. Many past winners of this competition have gone on to pursue successful careers in music.

To reach the final each musician has had to win their particular heat in competition with other instrumentalists of their instrumental family. Now the heat winners go head-to-head producing an array of instrumental timbres, musical styles and genres.

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Tickets Full: ÂŁ10 Students: Free Performance Time 7pm

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SUN 3

MET OPERA

LA FILLE DU RÉGIMENT ENCORE SCREENING

Full of wit and invention, Donizetti’s comic opera is a delight. The famous aria Ah, Mes Amis, with its nine high Cs, is one of opera’s most showstopping numbers.

Bel canto stars Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena take on the challenging vocal fireworks in Laurent Pelly’s hilarious staging. Orphaned as a small child and raised by an entire army regiment, the spirited Marie has grown up as the regiment’s ‘daughter’, raising morale and spreading joy.

Tonio, a local man, falls in love with

her and even joins the army for her sake. But a chance encounter with a noblewoman sparks a sudden revelation, and a tale unfolds of secret identities, long-lost family, and murky pasts. metopera.org

Tickets Full: £17.50 Concessions: £15.50 Performance Time 6pm

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FRI 8 - SAT 9

AN EVENING OF ERIC & ERN

WITH IAN ASHPITEL AND JONTY STEPHENS

From the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated & critically acclaimed West End hit Eric & Little Ern. This is a brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches that hit all the right notes!

From Grieg’s piano concerto to Mr Memory, “Arsenal!” It’s a show full of Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches and, of course, a musical guest.

This wonderful show evokes memories of times when whole families would huddle around the telly on Sunday evenings.

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You have the giddy “out-oftime illusion

that you are watching the legendary double-act live Independent

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Tickets Full: £24 Concessions: £22 Performance Time 8pm

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LUKE JERMAY INTUITION

“The show is all about you! Your thoughts, your past, your present and your future!” LUKE JERMAY Intuition is a strange thing and Luke Jermay is even stranger! Building on his acclaimed debut show Sixth Sense entertainer Luke is back and better than ever with a new, interactive stage show, jam-packed with phenomenal jaw-dropping demonstrations of intuition, telepathy and prediction; your mind will be read, your choices will be predicted and your future will be revealed.

NB: No spirit mediumship will be presented in Intuition.

Suitable for 14+

is the Devil, “Jermay pure and simple... he is spookily accurate, which left us wondering whether to applaud or run screaming in terror...

The Void

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Tickets Full: £16 Concessions: £14 Performance Time 8pm BOX OFFICE (01534) 511115

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FRI 15 - SAT 16

STEVE STEINMAN’S

VAMPIRES ROCK WITH SPECIAL GUEST STAR SAM BAILEY

X Factor winner Sam Bailey is about to get her teeth into a real rocker of a show when she takes the role of the Vampire Queen alongside Steve Steinman in the hit musical concert Vampires Rock.

Throwing just the right amount of fun and humour into his scripts Steinman always has the audience roaring with laughter and wanting more.

A tongue in cheek story, spellbinding cast, guitar gods and sexy vampettes take you on a ride through some of the greatest classic rock anthems ever!

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Including tracks from Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Journey, Guns n Roses and many more. vampiresrock.com

Tickets Stalls: £35 Dress: £38 Upper: £35 Concessions: £2 OFF Performance Times Evenings: 8pm Matinee: 4pm on Sat 16

BROAD HORIZONS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

REBELLIOUS SISTERHOOD – VOTES FOR WOMEN

MARCH

FRI 15 - SAT 16

BY KAREN FORBES IN THE STUDIO

Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst is not a well woman. Recently released from prison, her hunger strike has left her weak and debilitated. 1913 has not been an easy year. Family arguments threaten scandal.

Financially embarrassed and living out of a suitcase, she is terrified at the prospect of being returned to prison.

The only sanctuary is with her friend, the composer, Ethel Smyth. But Ethel’s love for Emmeline is about to be challenged by the arrival of young firebrand, Grace Roe, fresh from turning East Anglia into a hotbed of Suffragette protest.

This exciting play takes a rare glimpse behind the scenes at the private lives and the personal cost paid by the leaders of the Suffragettes Suitable for 12+ broadhorizonstheatre.co.uk

Tickets Full: £13 Concessions: £11 School Groups of 10: £11 + 1 Free Performance Time 7.30pm BOX OFFICE (01534) 511115

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Feisty Goat Theatre Company presents:

TWO

by Jim Cartwright

A host of characters having an evening out at their local pub. Be part of their world as the drama unfolds.

With Rhona Richardson and Terry Butler.

Directed by Niki Perchard

Jersey Opera House Studio 20—23 March 7:30pm

Tickets: £15 Concessions: £10 An amateur production

MARCH

WED 27 – SAT 30

MIDDLE GROUND THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

THE VERDICT

BY BARRY REED THE POWERFUL BEST-SELLING COURTROOM THRILLER

ADAPTED BY MARGARET MAY HOBBS DESIGNED & DIRECTED BY MICHAEL LUNNEY Starring IAN KELSEY with PAUL OPACIC (Bad Girls, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale), CHRISTOPHER ETTRIDGE (Goodnight Sweetheart), RICHARD WALSH (London’s Burning) and KAREN DRURY (Brookside) in a full cast of fifteen.

What price the truth?

Frank Galvin is a washed-up veteran lawyer and an alcoholic. He is presented with one last chance to redeem himself when he is given an open-and-shut medical malpractice case that no one thinks he can win.

A stunning courtroom thriller made famous by the five times Oscar-

nominated Sidney Lumet film with Paul Newman and James Mason.

Ian Kelsey is known by millions for his regular roles in Blue Murder, Emmerdale, Casualty, Down To Earth, Where The Heart Is, Doctors and Coronation Street. middlegroundtheatre.co.uk

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This is live theatre at its very best. This powerful courtroom thriller hooks the audience in the first few seconds and holds them spellbound until the compelling finale.

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“

The Verdict is outstanding. The BEST performance we’ve seen in a very long time. You’ll be crazy to miss it Cardiff Times

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“Thrilling...

A joy to Watch ” Salisbury Journal

Tickets Concessions: £2 OFF Performance Time Wed &Thu, 8PM Stalls: £25.50 Dress: £27.50 Upper: £24.50

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£3 OFF

Thu & Sat, 2.30PM Stalls: £22.50 Dress: £25.50 Upper: £21.50 Fri & Sat, 8PM Stalls: £27.50 Dress: £29.50 Upper: £26.50

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JERSEY GREEN ROOM CLUB PRESENTS

CATS

AMATEUR PRODUCTION

The Jersey Green Room Club is proud to present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s world-famous musical CATS, based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. This show-stopping musical tells the story of The Jellicle Cats on a special night when they must decide which cat among their ranks will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.

An amateur production by arrangement with The Musical Company Ltd. Orchestrations by David Cullen & Andrew Lloyd Webber. Original production by Cameron Mackintosh Ltd and The Really Useful Group.

Featuring wonderful songs including the legendary Memory, you will be introduced to an array of feline characters, including: Rum Tum Tugger; Mr Mistoffelees; Macavity; Old Deuteronomy; and Grizabella.

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Tickets Full: £26 Concessions: £24 Performance Time Evening: 7.30pm (No Evening Show on Sun 7) Matinee: 2.30pm on Sat 6, 7 & 13

THEATRE TOURS & AFTERNOON TEA

Explore the nooks and crannies behind-the-scenes and learn about the history of this iconic venue and what really happens behind the curtain.

Join the tour guide on an intriguing journey dating back to 1865 then take it all in over Afternoon Tea in OH! Cafébar.

APRIL / MAY

SAT 6 – SAT 4

Due to the amount of walking and stairs involved it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes.

Tickets £19.50 Tour Dates Sat 6, 13, 20, 27 April and Sat 4 May at 2pm Tour Duration 1.25hrs (approx.)

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BARKING DOG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS...

IN THE STUDIO

TEDDY’S PICNIC Eddy The Teddy and best friend Sammy Ragdoll decide that tomorrow will be just the day for a picnic. Sammy says she’ll have to organise everything because Eddy wouldn’t be able to but Eddy pleads for a chance. Sammy agrees - fearing the worst - but will she be pleasantly surprised?

The show includes live theatre, mime, puppetry and songs to join in with.

Bring your teddy!

Suitable for 6 years and under.

Tickets Full: £7 Children: £5 Performance Times 10am & 11.30am

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Featuring all the popular ‘Alice’ characters!

Expect new, catchy, sing-along songs, fabulous puppets and lots of surprises. From the time Alice falls down the rabbit hole to the hilarious and curious end, everyone will be spellbound.

Bring a cuddly friend!

Suitable for 5 - 9 years. barkingdog.co.uk

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Tickets Full: £7 Children: £5 Performance Times 2pm & 3.30pm

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MET OPERA

DIE WALKÜRE ENCORE SCREENING

Featuring some of the most glorious music ever written—including, of course, the Ride of the Valkyries— Die Walküre is the second of the four operas that comprise Wagner’s Ring cycle, a story of monsters, gods, and humans on a superhuman scale.

When twins Siegmund and Sieglinde find each other at last, Siegmund promises to release Sieglinde from her forced marriage by killing her husband, Hunding. The god Wotan instructs Valkyrie warrior Brünnhilde to defend Hunding. But, moved by the twins’ mutual devotion, Brünnhilde refuses to obey, forging an alliance with Sieglinde

that has far-reaching consequences for them both.

Soprano Christine Goerke sings Brünnhilde, tenor Stuart Skelton and soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek are the love-struck twins, and Ring cycle veteran Philippe Jordan conducts. metopera.org

Tickets Full: £17.50 Concessions: £15.50 Performance Time 5pm

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IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE PDFs.pdf

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A brand new In the Night Garden Live show will be coming to Jersey in 2019!

Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends at In the Night Garden Live for a brand new show on their first ever UK theatre tour in 2019!

You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. The show lasts just under an hour and it’s a completely new production for the very first In the Night Garden Live UK theatre tour.

Now in its 10th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events. Over one million people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 12,844 parents’ reviews – please visit the website to see for yourself.

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put, it’s “Simply enchanting ” Radio Times

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Tickets Seats must be purchased for 12months and above Stalls Adult: £17.50 Child: £15.50 Dress Adult: £17.50 Child: £15.50 Performance Time Wed 1 May: 10am, 1pm & 4pm Thu 2 May: 10am & 1pm

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There’s nothing “quite like In the Night Garden ” The Independent

I was reduced to “giggling delight… ingenious ” The Sunday Times

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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS

IAN MCKELLEN ON STAGE

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FRI 3 - SAT 4

WITH TOLKIEN, SHAKESPEARE, OTHERS…AND YOU! A message from Ian McKellen: I’m celebrating my 80th birthday by touring a new solo show to theatres I know well and a few that I don’t.

The show starts with Gandalf and will probably end with an invitation to act with me on stage. In-between there will be anecdotes and acting. I open at my local arts centre in January and end up by August in Orkney.

Live theatre has always been thrilling to me, as an actor and in the audience. Growing up in Lancashire, I was grateful to those companies who toured beyond London and I’ve always enjoyed repaying that debt by touring up and down the country myself, with the RSC, the National Theatre, Prospect Theatre, the Actors’ Company, as well as with commercial productions.

I was last at the Opera House with “Acting Shakespeare” 30 years ago I’m delighted to be back. All profits

will contribute to the renovation of the dressing rooms and green room. See you there, I hope!

Ambassador Theatre Group’s Executive Producer Adam Speers says:

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...this special show is a rare and excellent opportunity to celebrate what’s best in our industry while at the same time celebrating one of its greatest actors and raising vital funds to keep the lifeblood of theatre in this country flowing

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Tickets Premier Seats: £50 SOLD OUT Stalls: £30 Dress: £35 Upper: £30 Concessions Full: £2 OFF (Not Premier) 18 years and under: £17.50 Performance Time 7.30pm BOX OFFICE (01534) 511115

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COMING SOON

MOTIONHOUSE DANCE THEATRE

16 MA Y

CHARGE

An incredible multi-media show about energy. From the electrical charge that sparks human life to the beating of our hearts and the memories we make. Six performers use dance and acrobatics to delve deep into the human body tracing the incredible story of energy in our lives. Charge is the third element of Kevin Finnan’s Earth Trilogy.

RUBY WAX HOW TO BE HUMAN

17 MA Y

Following the sell-out tour of Frazzled, the much-loved comedian, author and campaigner returns with a brand-new show. Based on her latest bestselling book, How to be Human, the show answers every question you’ve ever had about evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion. Outrageous, witty and smart! Introducing special guests: monk, Gelong Thubten, and neuroscientist, Ash Ranpura.

ALBERT LEE & BAND One of the world’s finest guitarists, double Grammy award winner Albert Lee, is also an accomplished piano player and singer. Albert was a member of The Everly Brothers Band, Emmylou Harris’s Hotband and Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings and has toured with his own band, Hogan’s Heroes, and Albert has toured most recently with his new young band.

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DRAMA CLASSES

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OH! DRAMA

Exciting news! The children’s drama classes have undertaken a revamp in their sixth year and are now called OH! DRAMA. Still run by the lovely Sarah and Louise the course now comes under the banner of Jersey Opera House with an ‘end of year’ production taking place on the main stage – yay!

This means that the focus can be on building up the children’s dramatic technique so they get the most out of their experience of performing in this beautiful theatre.

Sarah and Louise will continue to work with all children in a fully inclusive environment and embrace diversity and difference whilst

focussing on what makes each child shine uniquely. Drama helps children to use their imagination and creativity whilst building important social skills.

Age & Times ACT 1: 5 -7 years 9am-10am ACT 2: 5-7 years 10.15am-11.15am ACT 3: 8-10 years 11.30am-12.30pm Duration (Term-Time) 10 weeks Course Price £80 BOX OFFICE (01534) 511115

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HELP SUPPORT THE JERSEY OPERA HOUSE

BENEFITS • Priority booking prior to general sale (where possible) • 10% discount on food at OH! Cafébar • No ticket exchange or resale fee (usually £1) • Advanced news and updates • Invitation to Member only events • Exclusive Member competitions • Personalised Membership Card

CATEGORIES INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP £30 JOINT MEMBERSHIP £50 STUDENT £10 FAMILY £55

Jersey Opera House is a non-profit organisation (NPO 0994) Your annual membership subscription is a donation to the Opera House Charitable Trust (NPO 0775) to help safeguard the future of the Island’s premier theatre.

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EAT, DRINK & ENJOY THE SHOW

Why not start the day with breakfast, swing by to join your friends for lunch, or make an evening of it with a pre-show dinner.

HAVE SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR E … or, tantalise your taste buds with a TEA FRO ATRE TOURS & AFTERNOON Theatre Tour & Afternoon Tea – Delicious!

TO BOOK A TABLE CALL (01534) 511 106 OR EMAIL ohcafebar@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Don’t forget! Members benefit from 10% discount off food.

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HOW TO BOOK BOX OFFICE Call, email or come into the Box Office to get your tickets. We are open Monday to Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm, and on show days we’re open until the curtain goes up.

ONLINE Choose your preferred seats and buy your tickets online at www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Please note that there is a non‑refundable transactional fee per ticket for booking online.

BY POST Tickets can be posted for an extra charge of 70p.

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS • Jersey Opera House does not offer refunds unless in exceptional circumstances.

• For a fee of £1 per ticket, tickets may be exchanged for another performance of the same show, subject to availability and with at least 24 hours’ notice prior to the show.

(The charge is waived for members) • Concessions are for children under 12, students, senior citizens and HIE recipients, unless otherwise stated.

• Reservations are held for up to one week prior to the performance before being automatically released for sale.

• We reserve the right to change the cast without prior notification.

• We reserve the right to refuse admission.

• Late-comers may not be allowed access to the auditorium until a suitable point in the performance.

For a full list of our terms and conditions, please contact the Box Office or visit our website.

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Patriotic Street and Sand Street car parks are both 150 metres from the theatre.

Parking is free from 5pm to 8am.

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