Jersey Opera House Events Guide Jan-May 2016

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2015 has been a big year for Jersey Opera House from every point of view. We have celebrated 150 years of a theatre in Gloucester Street with various events throughout the year and a very special gala night on the 21st of November with almost 100 local artists on stage.

After a huge 2015 we didn’t want 2016 to be less exciting, so we have lined up an array of shows for the months ahead.

What better way to start the year than with the first visit of the Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet presenting their production of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker with a full live orchestra, followed by a night with mountaineer and storyteller Andy Kirkpatrick and a spectacular Rock ‘n Roll tribute with Hats off to Led Zeppelin.

Other highlights include the return of Dinosaur Zoo with a brand new show, comedians Ed Byrne and Jimeoin are bringing their hilarious shows to the island and Circus of Horrors is celebrating 21 years of the wildest show on earth! If you are a TED follower, don’t miss the screening of the opening night of this worldwide phenomenon live from Vancouver.

As we are constantly updating our event calendar keep up-to-date with the latest listings by checking our website, Facebook and Twitter or why not follow us on our new Instagram account for the best behind the scenes photos?

We hope you will find something to like and we look forward to welcoming you to the Opera House in 2016.

Jasmine Hendry Theatre Director

A CLASSIC START TO THE YEAR

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STILL TIME TO JOIN!

In 2015 we reduced our annual membership fee and welcomed a huge amount of new friends to the Opera House. We will continue to keep prices low in 2016 with a single membership cost at £20 and £30 for a joint.

By joining us you will be the first to know what’s on the next brochure

as our friends receive an advanced notification to the most important shows and events, you will get 10% discount on food at OH! Cafébar and exclusive offers and competitions. Interested? Get in contact now! Email [email protected]

BEHIND THE SCENES:

MEET THE TEAM AT OH! CAFÉBAR In the last brochure you met our Head Chef Andrei Bejan. Now it’s time to meet Tom Raynor.

Tom has worked in hospitality for four years. He joined the team at OH! Cafébar as a Kitchen Porter and has made his way up to Junior Sous Chef. Tom’s favourite dish to cook is the OH! Cafébar vegetarian quiche because it

receives a lot of compliments but when he’s at home his personal choice is a delicious beef stew. When Tom’s not cooking he enjoys watching as much football as possible.

To try Tom’s delicious dishes call (01534) 511 106 or email [email protected]

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DECEMBER P6 Jersey Green Room Club Panto:

Dick Whittington (A) Fri 18 Dec - Sat 2 Jan

JANUARYP7 Met Opera: Les Pêcheurs de Perles (S) Sat 16

P8 Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet: Swan Lake Fri 22 & Sat 23

P9 Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet: The Nutcracker Sun 24

P10 NT LIVE: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (S) Thu 28

P11 Music at the Movies Sat 30

P12 Met Opera: Turandot (S) Sun 31

FEBRUARYP13 In the Spot Light (A) Thu 4 - Sat 6

P14 Jersey Legends (In The Studio) Fri 5

P15 Grease (A) Tue 9 - Thu 11

P16 Jimeoin – Yeehaa! Fri 12

P17 TED’16 DREAM: Opening Night (S) Tue 16

P18 NT Live: As You Like It (S) Thu 25

P19 Andy Kirkpatrick – Cold Mountain Tour Fri 26

P20 Hats off to Led Zeppelin Sat 27

MARCHP21 Your Bard! (In the Studio) Fri 4 & Sat 5

P22 Met Opera: Manon Lescaut (S) Sun 6

P23 Dance World Cup Wed 9 - Sat 12

P24 ENO: The Magic Flute (S) Tue 15

P25 Father TED Thu 17 & Fri 18

P26 PWC Jersey Young Musician of the Year Sat 19

P27 Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In Wed 23

SHOW LISTINGS


(S) – Screening(A) – Amateur Production

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APRILP28 Dinosaur Zoo Fri 1 & Sat 2

P29 The Jersey Green Room Club Presents: Legally Blonde (A) Thu 7 - Sat 16

P30 Met Opera: Madama Butterfly (S) Sun 17

P31 Sketch Comedy (In the Studio) Fri 22

P32 Met Opera: Roberto Devereux (S) Sun 24

P33 The Circus of Horrors Fri 29 & Sat 30

MAYP34 Met Opera: Elektra (S) Sun 1

P35 Touch of Class Fri 13

P36 Liberation International Music Festival Sun 15

P37 Don’t Panic! Dad’s Army Tribute Dinner Show Wed 18 & Thu 19

P38 Hometown Fri 20 & Sat 21

P39 Plays Rough (In The Studio) Thu 26

P40 Children’s Drama Classes

P41 OH! Cafébar

P42 How to Book

P43 How to Find Us

P44 Seating Plan

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Dick Whittington tells the rags to riches story of a young man and his cat on an exciting adventure seeking fame and fortune, but will Queen Rat thwart his plans or will the Spirit

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DICK WHITTINGTONAN AMATEUR PRODUCTION

TicketsStalls: £17 Dress: £17 Upper: £15 Concessions: £2 off Matinée Family Ticket: £55 (2 Adults & 2 Children / 1 Adult & 3 Children)Performance Times2:30pm & 7:30pm

of the Bells save the day? All will be revealed in this magical pantomime.

Christmas isn’t Christmas without a visit to the Jersey Green Room Panto!

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Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years.

Soprano Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers competing for her hand. Her suitors are tenor Matthew Polenzani and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, who sing the lilting duet Au fond du temple saint, which opera fans know and adore.

Director Penny Woolcock explores the timeless themes of pure love, betrayal, and vengeance in a production that vividly creates an undersea world on stage.

Conductor Gianandrea Noseda brings his romantic flair to the lush score from the composer of Carmen.

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BIZET’S LES PÊCHEURS DE PERLESLIVE SCREENING

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“Absolutely fantastic – Not a seat was empty”Artbeat, Washington

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SWAN LAKEEVENING: 7.30PM SAT MATINÉE: 3PMSwan Lake is Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece; a tragic tale of love and betrayal with an instantly recognisable score.

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THE NUTCRACKERMATINÉE: 4PMThe Nutcracker is a delightfully festive tale, and the perfect introduction to ballet, as Clara is whisked away on a fairy tale adventure by her Nutcracker prince.

Introducing to the UK the sensational dancers: Peter Borchenko, Natalia Romanova, Vadim Lolenko and Anastasia Chava.

Under the direction of Marina Medvetskaya, Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet has won plaudits across Russia, Scandinavia and the United States.

Jersey audiences now have the opportunity to experience the superb artistry of this acclaimed company on its first UK tour, complete with full live orchestra.

Combining classical training and technique with the best-loved Russian ballets, Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet’s performances have an air of magic, along with outstanding male soloists who will take your breath away.

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Following the hugely successful broadcasts of Coriolanus and King Lear, National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses to cinemas – broadcast live from the Donmar’s London home.

Directed by Josie Rourke (Coriolanus), the cast includes Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), Janet McTeer (The White Queen) and Dominic West (The Wire).

In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary France scandalised the world. Two hundred years later, Christopher Hampton’s irresistible adaptation swept the board, winning the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Play. Josie Rourke’s revival now marks the play’s thirty year anniversary.

Former lovers, the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont now compete in games of seduction and revenge. Merteuil incites Valmont to corrupt the innocent Cecile de Volanges before her wedding night but Valmont has targeted the peerlessly virtuous and beautiful Madame de Tourvel. While these merciless aristocrats toy with others’ hearts and reputations, their own may prove more fragile than they supposed.

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Tickets: £10-£35, Children £5www.musicjersey.com

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Film music includes:

FANTASIAThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Dukas

APOCALYPSE NOWThe Ride of the Valkyries, Wagner

MINORITY REPORTThe Hall of the Mountain King, Grieg

Music MoviesJersey Chamber Orchestra

Saturday 30th January 2016

After the sell out of ‘A Night at the Oscars’we are pleased to return with anothernight of well knownblockbusters.

Starring: LEONARD ELSCHENBROICH (cello)

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Film music includes:

FANTASIAThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Dukas

APOCALYPSE NOWThe Ride of the Valkyries, Wagner

MINORITY REPORTThe Hall of the Mountain King, Grieg

Music MoviesJersey Chamber Orchestra

Saturday 30th January 2016

After the sell out of ‘A Night at the Oscars’we are pleased to return with anothernight of well knownblockbusters.

Starring: LEONARD ELSCHENBROICH (cello)

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CONCERT: 8pmMATINEE: 12 noon(suitable for families)

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Christine Goerke, Lise Lindstrom, and Nina Stemme, three of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos, take turns in the title role of the proud princess of ancient China, whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand.

Tenors Marcelo Álvarez and Marco Berti are Calàf, the brave prince who sings “Nessun dorma” and wins her love.

Franco Zeffirelli’s golden production is conducted by Paolo Carignani.


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PUCCINI’S TURANDOTENCORE SCREENING

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Come and see Silhouettes first show under their new name!

A variety show of Ballet, Tap, Modern, Highland, HipHop, Street Dance, Contemporary and songs that will definitely have you dancing in your seats! The stars of the future all performing on one stage! Don’t miss out.

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‘IN THE SPOT LIGHT’AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION

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JERSEY LEGENDSIN THE STUDIO

In connection with the publication of the book Jersey Legends join author Erren Michaels and friends for an evening of fairytales, conversation, comic performance and video footage celebrating the fantastic mythology of Jersey. With dragons and witches, monsters and mayhem, Jersey’s

history is alive with vibrant legends and magical stories.

Tickets£7.50Performance Time8pm

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Dust off your leather jackets and pull on your bobby-socks for Les Quennevais school's latest exciting and lavish production: Grease!

It's got groove, it's got meaning and it's burning up the quarter mile with electrifying costumes and everyone's favourite show-stopping tunes including Summer Nights, Sandy, Hopelessly Devoted to You, You're The One That I Want and Greased Lightnin'.

Les Quennevais students are taking you back to school, with a fast,

furious and high-energy production that will have you dancing in the aisles and falling in love all over again with the most famous school-based musical ever!

Grease is the Word!

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GREASEAN AMATEUR PRODUCTION

TicketsFull: £12:50 Under 12’s: £8 Family Ticket: £34 (2 Adults & 2 Children / 1 Adult & 3 Children)Performance Time7:30pm

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Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy’s masters.

Now the Irishman from Australia and star of TV’s ‘Sunday Night at Palladium’, ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Royal Variety Performance’ musters his ever-evolving live show and the most famous eyebrows in comedy to Jersey Opera House to bring you an unforgettably hilarious evening of world-class stand-up. Mosey on down and lasso your tickets early!

LIVE NATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH MZA PRESENT

JIMEOIN–YEEHAA!


“Brilliant… It gets no better than this... Hilarious!”Time Out

“Exemplary Stand‑up” Herald


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This February, BY Experience is proud to present for the first time ever in cinemas worldwide, the global phenomenon known simply as TED – a thriving movement propelled by ideas that are transforming the world. The general public will have the previously unimaginable opportunity to experience the “opening night” of TED’s legendary annual conference, alongside its equally legendary VIP audience.

Hosted by TED’s curator Chris Anderson, the theatrical screening of this event will debut the first

evening of TED 2016: Dream (held in Vancouver, Canada from February 15-22), featuring world-renowned thinkers, artists and storytellers who will share their “ideas worth spreading” about the greatest dreams we are capable of dreaming. What emerges is a spirit of wonder and optimism that represents the world at its best.

TED’16 DREAMOPENING NIGHT - LIVE IN CINEMAS

TicketsFull: £14Performance Time7pm

For participating cinemas & tickets visit tedtalksincinemas.com

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I N S E L E C T C I N E M A S F E B 1 6Watch the opening session of the legendary

TED Conference for the fi rst time on the big screen.

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TUE 16

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AS YOU LIKE ITLIVE SCREENING

Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig (London Road, Macbeth at MIF) as Rosalind.

With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden.

There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation.

Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love.

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A unique story teller and comedian – described as the “Ranulph Fiennes of British Climbing" by the Today Program – Andy climbs in some of the most inhospitable places on earth, from Greenland to Alaska, Patagonia to Antarctica.

In this new tour, he takes up where his last finished, arriving in Antarctica dreaming of climbing the 'hardest mountain in the world’, before further cold adventures in Alaska, Norway and Patagonia.

As with all of Andy’s shows, Cold Mountain is a mash up of thoughts and experiences, good times and bad, laughter and maybe tears, but certainly out of this world.

Suitable for 16 years+ (Show contains strong language)

ANDY KIRKPATRICK - COLD MOUNTAINPRESENTED BY SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE

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The Official UK No.1 tribute to the gods of Rock and Roll Hats Off to Led Zeppelin are proud to be the only tribute act in the UK officially endorsed by Marshall Amplifiers and are managed by Warren Grant whose father Peter was Led Zeppelin's manager.

If you want silly wigs, naff impersonations and the wrong line up then there are plenty of other tributes out there. But if you want to experience the power and the passion of a Led Zeppelin concert, played by one of the most exciting Rock’n’Roll bands on the circuit today then pick up the phone and book your ticket to see this show now!

Think you know tribute bands? Think again! Come and join the fun...

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HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPELIN

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“Worth seeing ... entertainment with style”Led Zeppelin’s tour manager Richard Cole


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William Shakespeare – the greatest playwright the world has ever seen? Or just a front man? A player – a poet – or fraud?

Now’s your chance to meet Will in person. In the pub. An informal audience with the man himself. His childhood, adventures at the Globe and what’s it like on tour. And whether he wrote all those plays…

He’ll play a few of the greatest hits, perhaps write a sonnet – maybe teach you to dance the Volta.

Ex RSC and West End actor Nicholas Collett follows his hit shows at Jersey

Opera House – “Spitfire Solo” and the award-winning “Nelson – The Sailors’ Story” – and focuses 30 years of working with Will into one evening.

Ladies and gentlemen, raise your glasses – Your Bard!

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YOUR BARD!WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY NICHOLAS COLLETTDIRECTED BY GAVIN ROBERTSONIN THE STUDIO

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The Met stage ignites when soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Jonas Kaufmann join forces in Puccini’s obsessive love story.

Opolais sings the title role of the country girl who transforms herself into a Parisian temptress, while Kaufmann is the dashing student who desperately woos her.

Director Richard Eyre places the action in occupied France in a film noir setting. “Desperate passion” is the phrase Puccini himself used to describe the opera that confirmed his position as the preeminent Italian opera composer of his day.

Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads the stirring score.


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The Dance World Cup Channel Island Qualifier is an opportunity for dancers in Jersey and Guernsey to qualify for the Dance World Cup finals, which will be held in Jersey in June 2016.

The finals in June are expected to attract 3000 dancers from over 30 countries around the world. The Channel Island Qualifier is an opportunity for local dancers to win their place at this prestigious competition and will showcase some of the fantastic talent we have in the Channel Islands. The competition will run from Wednesday to

Saturday with a gala performance on Saturday evening.

For more information please see www.dwcworld.com or contact [email protected]

DANCE WORLD CUP CHANNEL ISLAND QUALIFIER 2016

Tickets for CompetitionFull: £5 (per session) Concessions: £3 (per session)Tickets for GalaFull: £15 Concessions: £10Performance Time Gala: 7pm

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TicketsFull: £15 Concessions: £13Performance Time 7.30pm

Live from the London Coliseum in stunning HD, experience Mozart’s The Magic Flute – one of the greatest and most popular operas ever written.

Follow the royal prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno through English National Opera’s wonderfully theatrical and inventive staging as they battle to overcome a series of trials to rescue the princess Pamina from the grasp of the manipulative Queen of Night. Sung in English with subtitles.

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“Startling humour and theatrical wizardry”The Observer

“A wonderfully original Magic Flute”Daily Express


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This is a must for fans of Father Ted: a fantastic interactive parody comedy dining experience. Whilst the audience enjoy a three-course meal our Father Ted Dinner Show will entertain them. Ted the Priest, intellectually challenged Dougal, alcoholic Jack and of course tea-loving housekeeper Mrs Doyle create fun in the only way they know how.

Our professional cast recreate the characters' mannerisms and offer a

mad mix of improvisation, audience participation and top comedy timing to bring a spectacular evening of fun and frolics.

FATHER TED

Tickets£39.50 (includes 3 course meal)Performance Time8pm

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TicketsFull: £8.50 Students: FreePerformance Time7pm

The final of this fiercely fought annual competition, organised by Jersey Music Service and sponsored by PwC, returns to the Jersey Opera House.

The evening will showcase the very best of Jersey’s young musicians in piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion and vocal categories in a programme that promises an extraordinarily high standard of performance. A night that illustrates the

wealth of musical talent that can be found in our small island community.

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That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show!

Suitable for 16 years+

ED BYRNE: OUTSIDE, LOOKING IN


“There is nothing quite like seeing Ed Byrne doing what he does best as he delivers a stand up master‑class” Daily Mail

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Back by popular demand, Dinosaur Zoo returns to Jersey, now introducing the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the stage.

Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show.

But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem…

Direct from the West End, this international hit show offers guaranteed fun for all the family ages 3+.

Running Time: 50 min + 15 min post show ‘meet and greet’ with the dinos.

Book now for this truly dinosaursome live show.

TicketsDanger Zone Seats: £15 All Other Seats: £12.50Performance TimesFriday 1: 1.30pm & 4.30pm Saturday 2: 11am, 1pm & 3.30pm

“Fabulous. Any dino lover over 3 should not miss it!”Libby Purves, BBC Radio 4/Theatre Cat


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Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery.

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside-down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her charm to get into Harvard Law. At school, she struggles with peers, professors, and Warner Huntington. With the help of Paulette and Emmett, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

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LEGALLY BLONDEAN AMATEUR PRODUCTION

TicketsStalls: £18.50 Dress Circle: £18.50 Upper Circle: £16.50 Concessions: £2 OffPerformance TimesEvening: 7.30pm 7th-9th April & 11th-16th April Matinée: 2.30pm 9th & 16th April No Show: 10th April

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Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. Kristine Opolais reprises her acclaimed portrayal of the title role, opposite Roberto Alagna as Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart.

Karel Mark Chichon conducts.

The title character of Madama Butterfly – a young Japanese geisha who clings to the belief that her arrangement with a visiting American naval officer is a loving and permanent marriage – is one of the defining roles in opera. The story triggers ideas about cultural and sexual imperialism for people far removed from the opera house and

film. Broadway, and popular culture in general have riffed endlessly on it. The lyric beauty of Puccini’s score, especially the music for the thoroughly believable lead role, has made Butterfly timeless.


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SKETCH COMEDYIN THE STUDIO

An evening of stand-up, live sketches and video shorts. Come along to see a cast of local and UK comedians put together a diverse night of comedy for your entertainment.

Tickets£7.50Performance Time8pm

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Sondra Radvanovsky finishes her extraordinary challenge of singing Donizetti’s three Tudor queens in one season.

Here she plays Queen Elizabeth I, forced to sign the death warrant of the man she loves, Roberto Devereux, sung by Matthew Polenzani. Elna Garanˇca and Mariusz Kwiecien complete the principal quartet, and Maurizio Benini conducts. As with Anna Bolena and Maria Stuarda, the production is by Sir David McVicar.

England, 1599. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, is sent to Ireland to defeat the rebellious Irish chieftains. After an unsuccessful campaign he returns

to England, where his actions are deemed a desertion of duty. The opera is inspired by the events of the following two years, which are condensed into a few days



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THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS 21ST ANNIVERSARY TOUR – WELCOME TO THE CARNEVIL

The show that stormed into the finals of Britain's Got Talent & now a West End smash is back to mark its 21st Anniversary in spectacular style.

The latest incarnation ‘Welcome to the Carnevil’ is set in Victorian London in 1899, Jack the Ripper was still at large & this was the age of the Freakshow, a young girl dreamt of running away to join the Circus only to see her dream become a nightmare in a decrepit & corpse ridden Carnevil.

The story twists and turns with grisly murders and sensational shock’s – all interwoven with some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, performed by an almighty cast with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek and

the devil driven rock n’ roll of Dr Haze & The Interceptors from Hell.

TicketsStalls: £25 Dress: £25-£27.50 Upper: £15-£18 Concessions: £2 offPerformance Times5pm & 8pm

“The Circus of Horrors completely WOWED the audience”The Daily Mail

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The genius director Patrice Chéreau (From the House of the Dead) didn’t live to see his great Elektra production, previously presented in Aix and Milan, make it to the stage of the Met.

However his overpowering vision lives on with soprano Nina Stemme—unmatched today in the heroic female roles of Strauss and Wagner—who portrays Elektra’s primal quest for vengeance for the murder of her father, Agamemnon.

Legendary mezzo-soprano Waltraud Meier is chilling as Elektra’s fearsome mother, Klytämnestra. Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka and

bass-baritone Eric Owens are Elektra’s troubled siblings.

Chéreau’s musical collaborator Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Strauss’s mighty take on Greek myth.


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AUDIENCE WITH IAN WAITE & NATALIE LOWE

TOUCH OF CLASS...

Ian and Natalie will deliver a night you will remember forever… The Strictly Come Dancing favourites will perform a dance showcase spectacular designed to dazzle and wow you. The pro-pairing are best known for their high intensity performances on the hit BBC show. Ian and Natalie have become family favourites, as they are always pushing the boundaries of dance.

On the night they will dance a mix of Ballroom and Latin, transporting you away to a place of wonderful moments with fun filled entertainment and a

close up history of all things related to their life.

In addition to the performance there are 60 higher-priced tickets for a meet and greet opportunity with Ian and Natalie for photos and autographs.

TicketsFull: £25 Concessions: £23.50 Meet and Greet: £10Performance Time8.15pm

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An afternoon out with award winning Joe Stilgoe and someincredible jazz bands.

Dine in the marquee or picnic on the lawnswith entertainment for all the family.

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DON’T PANIC!DAD’S ARMY TRIBUTE DINNER SHOW

Captain Mainwaring, Sergeant Wilson, Corporal Jones and Pike are joined by other surprise characters we all know.

Can they save the Nation and what will your part be?

Our Tribute Actors will delight you as the memories come flooding back. All served up with a three course meal!

A new show to coincide with the film due out later this year, it is bound to be very popular.

Tickets£39.50 (includes 3 course meal)Performance Time8pm

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WED 18 & THU 19

Introducing Hometown, Louis Walsh's new boyband.

The HomeTown sextet of Brendan Murray, Cian Morrin, Dayl Cronin, Dean Gibbons, Josh Gray and Ryan McLoughlin have already been making waves in Ireland.

Their debut single "Where I Belong" became the fastest selling single from a debut artist and the quickest selling single from an Irish artist in 2014. Their follow-up "Cry For Help" also topped the chart in Ireland making them one of the country's hottest musical propositions.

After supporting the likes of Olly Murs and Shane Filan on tour Hometown will be coming to Jersey for two 600 ticket intimate concerts.

ENCORE EVENTS PRESENTS

HOMETOWN

TicketsFull: £32.50 VIP (limited seats): £42.50 (includes canapés in private bar at the interval)Performance Time7.30pm

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PLAYS ROUGHIN THE STUDIO

A hothouse for emerging creative talent, a typical Plays Rough evening mixes a handful of brand new short plays together with original music and poetry.

As one of the island’s forums for developing new work, the atmosphere is fun and informal, crackling with creativity. What it lacks in elaborate set and overall polish, it more than makes

up for in raw talent. Plays debuted at Plays Rough have gone on to London theatres and UK festivals.

Plus the tickets are cheap!


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Children’s

Drama Classes

8-10 yrs

5-7 yrs

80 for 10 classes£

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Children’s

Drama Classes

8-10 yrs

5-7 yrs

80 for 10 classes£


Children’s

Drama Classes

8-10 yrs

5-7 yrs

80 for 10 classes£


Children’s

Drama Classes

8-10 yrs

5-7 yrs

80 for 10 classes£


Children’s

Drama Classes

8-10 yrs

5-7 yrs

80 for 10 classes£


Children’s

Drama Classes

8-10 yrs

5-7 yrs

80 for 10 classes£


Children’s

Drama Classes

8-10 yrs

5-7 yrs

80 for 10 classes£


Children’s

Drama Classes

8-10 yrs

5-7 yrs

80 for 10 classes£


Children’s

Drama Classes

8-10 yrs

5-7 yrs

80 for 10 classes£


Children’s

Drama Classes

8-10 yrs

5-7 yrs

80 for 10 classes£


BREAKFAST, LUNCH & PRE-SHOW DININGTo book a table call (01534) 511 106 or email [email protected]

HOW TO BOOK

KEEP UP-TO-DATE

BOX OFFICECall, 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!

ONLINEChoose 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 POSTTickets can be posted for an extra charge of 70p.

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS• JerseyOperaHousedoes

not offer refunds unless in exceptional circumstances.

• Forafeeof£1perticket,ticketsmay be exchanged for another performance of the same show, subject to availability and with at least 24 hours’ notice prior to the show.

• Concessionsareforchildrenunder 12, students, senior citizens and HIE recipients, unless otherwise stated.

• Reservationsareheldforuptoone week prior to the performance before being automatically released for sale.

• Wereservetherighttochangethecast without prior notification.

• Wereservetherighttorefuse admission.

• Latecomersmaynotbeallowedaccess to the auditorium until a suitable point in the performance.

For a full list of our terms and conditions, please contact Box Office.

Remember you can subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter and find out what is happening at Jersey Opera House!

Email [email protected]


CONTACT USJersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QR.

BOX OFFICE: (01534) 511 115 [email protected]

ADMINISTRATION: (01534) 511 110 [email protected]

OH! CAFÉBAR: (01534) 511 106 [email protected]

ONLINE:

@JerOperaHouse

jerseyoperahousewww.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

HOW TO FIND USBY FOOT…You’ll find us in Gloucester Street in St Helier, opposite the General Hospital. We’re a 5 minute walk from the main town shopping area and the bus terminus, Liberation Station.

BY CAR…Patriotic Street and Sand Street car parks are both 150 metres from the theatre. Parking is free from 5pm to 8am.

BY BUS…Buses coming from the west will bypass Gloucester Street. The closest stop to the theatre is on the Esplanade and about a 200 metres walk. Other routes will stop at Liberation Station which is a 5 minute walk or taxis are available at terminus.

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Jersey Opera House is fitted with an infra-red hearing assistance system. Please enquire at Box Office.


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MEMBERSHIPHELP SUPPORT THE JERSEY OPERA HOUSE

FRIENDS BENEFITS

• Priority booking prior to general sale (where possible)

• Advance e-notification of shows & events • Advance copy of Season Events Guide • Regular e-newsletters & e-updates• No ticket exchange or resale fees (£1 per ticket

for non-members) •

discretion)• Friends’ Membership Card• 10% discount on food at OH! Cafébar• • Invitations to exclusive Friends’ events

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP £20

JOINT MEMBERSHIP £30

STUDENT £10

Jersey Opera House is a non-profit making organisation. Your annual membership subscription is a donation to the Opera House Charitable Trust to help safeguard the future of the island’s premier theatre.

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Jersey Opera House Events Guide Jan-May 2016