Jersey Opera House Events Guide Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

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gREEtIngS wItH OuR SEaSOnIt seems far too early to be thinking about Christmas – especially as summer has only just decided to make an appearance – but our packed show schedule goes right up until the festive period with two stunning productions by the Russian State Ballet in December to get you in the Christmas spirit!

This season sees the launch of the studio space for our small scale professional touring shows, Spitfire Solo, War Donkey and Monkey Poet, plus our Children’s Drama Classes on Saturday mornings. In conjunction with Jersey playwrights, we present Plays Rough – a great evening of local plays performed by local actors. If you are interested in hiring the studio for a one-off or regular event please contact me on (01534) 511 110.

Comedy as ever is proving a massive hit with islanders. Kevin Bridges sold out in record time in July, Alan Davies has also already sold out for September with Stewart Francis and Rhod Gilbert not far behind. Watch out for Pam Ann next February as last time she was here many were left disappointed when the show sold out.

Our Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre Live Screenings are starting again in September and in August we have an exclusive film preview of The Imposter.

For music fans we have Albert Lee, Anne Nolan and tributes Hats Off to Led Zeppelin and Magic A Kind Of Queen.

In celebration of the Jersey International Air Display we welcome the Glenn Miller Orchestra which is complemented by a photographic exhibition in OH! Cafébar of previous air displays.

We regularly add to our season schedule so please keep up-to-date by checking what’s on our website and social media pages. In fact better still, become a Friend of JOH for just £35 and you will be the first in the know with the added advantage of priority show booking (more details on p42).

Support your theatre this season.

Jasmine Hendry Theatre Director

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These are the names for our two Children’s Drama Classes which start on Saturday mornings from September. Classes will be taken by Drama Teacher Sarah Harris and will be from 10:00-11:00 for the Dragons (5-7 year olds) and 11:30-12:30 for the Chameleons (8-10 year olds). The ten week term costs £75 and places are booking up fast. To sign up email [email protected]

The gallery space at OH! Cafébar has become as popular as the food with local exhibitions booked in until the end of January 2013. Works are in situ for a minimum of one month. Over the coming season customers will enjoy exhibitions from the following local artists:Ian Le Sueur 31st Aug – 4th OctNikki Baudains 5th Oct – 1st Nov Deputy Rod Bryans 2nd Nov – 6th DecKevin Brace 7th Dec – 6th Jan To find out more about exhibitions at OH! Cafébar email [email protected]

Music gigs, Zumba, dance classes, private functions and small scale performances are just some of the things that our new studio has been hired for so far. Fully accessible, with sprung wooden flooring, a mirrored wall and black box drapes, it’s a versatile space available for all Jersey communities to hire. What do you fancy using it for? For rates and more information, contact [email protected]

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SHOw lIStIngS AUGUSTP6 The Imposter Sun 19 Tippi Hedren in Conversation Tue 21 La Traviata on Sydney Harbour Wed 22

P7 Heaven 17 Fri 24 & Sat 25 Spearpoint New Plays Project (In the Studio) Aug 28 - Sep 1

P8 Jesus Christ Superstar (A) Aug 30 - Sep 8

SEPTEMBER P9 Stephanie Manns Studio Session Sat 8 NT Live: The Curious Incident Tues 11 of the Dog in the Night-time

P10 Glenn Miller Orchestra Thu 13 & Fri 14

P11 Spitfire Solo Thu 13 & Fri 14 Alan Davies Sat 15

P12 Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships Sun 16

P13 Albert Lee Sat 22

P14 Plays Rough (In the Studio) Tues 25

OCTOBER P15 Stewart Francis Fri 5

P16 War Donkey (In the Studio) Sat 6

P17 Musical Olympics Sat 6

P18 NT Live: The Last of the Haussmans Thu 11 Met Opera: Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore Tue 16

P19 Hats Off to Led Zeppelin Sat 20

P20 Anne Nolan Sat 27

P21 Met Opera: Verdi’s Otello Sun 28 Plays Rough (In the Studio) Tue 30

P22 Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE. Wed 31

NOVEMBERP23 NT Live: Timon of Athens Thu 1

P24 Fascinating Aïda Sat 3

P25 Eisteddfod Nov 6 - Dec 1

P26 Met Opera: Adès’ The Tempest Sun 11

P27 Monkey Poet (In the Studio) Sat 17

P28 Plays Rough (In the Studio) Tue 27

DECEMBERP29 Christmas Crooners Sun 2

P30 Met Opera: Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito Mon 3

P31 Rhod Gilbert Tue 4 & Wed 5

P32 Magic A Kind of Queen Sat 8

P33 Met Opera: Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera Sun 9

P34 Russian State Ballet: Swan Lake Tue 11 & Wed 12

P35 Russian State Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Fri 14 & Sat 15

P36 JGRC Christmas Panto: Aladdin (A) Dec 20 - Jan 6

JANUARYP37 Met Opera: Verdi’s Aida Sun 13 Met Opera: Berlioz’s Les Troyens Tue 15 Met Opera: Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda Sat 19

FEBRUARY

P38 Pam Ann Fri 22 & Sat 23

P39 How to Book

P40 Seating Plan

P41 How to Find Us

P42 Membership

P43 Application FormAll information correct at time of going to print

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A highlight of the Opera Australia series, Verdi’s La Traviata is performed on a purpose-built, shimmering stage on the waters of Sydney Harbour. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide a magnificent backdrop to this unique production, complete with fireworks – a glittering affair, perfectly suited to the silver screen.

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A gripping thriller, The Imposter is an original film experience mixing true-crime documentary and stylish noir mystery. The twisting tale begins with the unsettling disappearance of Nicholas Barclay, a 13 year old Texas boy who vanishes without a trace. Three and half years later he is found, thousands of miles from home, after surviving a mind-boggling kidnap ordeal. Live Satellite Q&A with Director Bart Layton & host Jon Ronson.

“A powerful film about lies and deception” The Guardian

In a season of celebration and exploration of The Genius Of Hitchcock, true ‘Hitchcock Blonde’ Tippi Hedren discusses her film career and memories of Hitch while filming The Birds (for which she won a Golden Globe) and Marnie.

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Tickets £15Concessions: £12.50Performance Time 8pm

Tickets £12.50Concessions: £11Performance Time 8pm

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Don’t miss this exclusive concert by Heaven 17, one of the most successful and influential bands of the 1980s. Original band members Glenn Gregory and Martyn Ware perform all their hits including ‘We Don’t Need This Fascist Groove Thang’, ‘Penthouse and Pavement’, ‘Let Me Go’, ‘Come Live With Me’ and the seminal ‘Temptation’.

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In association with Spearpoint Limited, Jersey Arts Trust has invited two guest directors and dramaturg Jack Bradley to work with a selection of Jersey’s promising playwrights and actors to perform five selected plays (one play per night) from this year’s competition.

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This Summer TimpanAli Productions presents the first mega-hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice – Jesus Christ Superstar.

Follow the last seven days of Jesus’ life and experience the highs and lows as he travels to Jerusalem with his disciples and on to his Crucifixion. Includes hits such as I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar.

Tickets Opening Night: £15All other shows: £19 Concessions: £17Matinée Family Ticket: £55 (2 adult 2 children, 1 adult 3 children)No performance – Sun 2 SeptemberPerformance Time 8pm2:30pm Sat Matinée

Mark Haddon’s multi-award-winning novel is imaginatively adapted into a stage play by Simon Stephens.

15 year old Christopher stands beside Mrs Shears’ dead dog, Wellington, which has been speared with a garden fork. It is seven minutes after midnight; Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact to solve the mystery. He has an extraordinary brain but is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He detests being touched, distrusts strangers and has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road. However, his detective work turns his world upside-down. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntlive

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Stephanie Manns started her official musical career by supporting Blues legend Joan Armatrading at Jersey Opera House.

Since then she has supported Brit Award winner Emeli Sandé, Ultravox’s Midge Ure and her song-writing hero Jill Jackson. Deftly employing her ukulele, Stephanie is launching her

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new EP Sweethearts and Angels in the JOH studio supported by her band.

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Ray McVay leads the official Glenn Miller Orchestra through a wonderful evening of Big Band Memories. Catherine Sykes and Colin Anthony on vocals get together with the Moonlight Serenaders and the Uptown Hall Gang to relive the spirit of the 1940s in this great evening of Glenn Miller music.

This is an homage to the late great Ted Heath, Louis Armstrong, Sinatra and Deano alongside all your Miller favourites.

TicketsStalls: £24-£26 Dress: £25-£27 Upper: £18-£20 Concessions: £2 offPerformance Time8pm

As a tribute to Glenn’s USAAF Band and remembering the great concerts he gave in Europe during WWII, the second half of the show is performed in US Army Air force Uniforms.

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After more than a decade since his last stand-up show and following a hugely successful tour of Australia in 2011, Alan Davies, the much-loved star of iconic television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI, makes a long-awaited return to live stand-up this Autumn.

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“A well-rounded and hilarious show... A wonderful return to stand-up from Davies” Chortle, Australia & New Zealand

“Had the audience in stitches...Hilarious” The Age, Melbourne

Tickets £25Performance Time 8.30pm

www.mickperrin.com

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SPItFIRE SOlOIN ThE STUDIo

Written and performed by Nicholas Collett

It is June of the new Millennium. For 80 year old ex-Battle of Britain pilot, Peter Walker, an unexpected challenge is about to begin. From the comfort of the Silver Birches Retirement Home, he must once again find the resilience, determination and strength to do what must be done. Personal, charming, funny and inventive, ‘Spitfire Solo’ is one man’s battle for survival, the second time around.

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BODYBuIlDIng & FItnESS CHamPIOnSHIPSUkbff chaNNEl ISlaNDS prESENTS ThE 2012 boDybUIlDING & fITNESS champIoNShIpS

Tickets Stalls: £19 Dress: £20 Upper: £17Performance Time 2pm

This great day out will include the following events:

• Ladies’Bikini/Fitness/Figure• Men’sPhysique• Juniors• Men’sAllCategories• Over40s/Over50s• OverallMrChannelIslands• BestPoser

For more information please [email protected] or callTel:07829868624

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Albert Lee, by common consent one of the world’s finest guitar-players, needs no introduction to Country Music & Rock fans.

He has worked with some of the world’s top artists from Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton.

In November 2002, at Clapton’s request, Albert appeared at the star-studded Memorial Concert for George Harrison at London’s Albert Hall and featured alongside Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill and Eric Clapton at Eric’s 2007 and 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival. He is also a member of Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings and fronted the band at the O2 arena on the night of the Led Zeppelin reunion concert.

Albert is a double Grammy award-winning musician, whose talents continue to be in demand by fellow performers throughout the world.


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Plays Rough is a regular monthly night in the Jersey Opera House Studio, showcasing brand new theatre writing in the Island.

Short plays are written and rehearsed in the month leading up to each evening and presented in a loose and informal style – often as performed readings. Elaborate sets and costumes don’t feature at Plays Rough!

A smattering of comedy, original poetry and live music from the best of Jersey’s songwriters and poets rounds out each occasion.

For the audience, it’s a chance to see theatre in the making and even be part of the creative process. Opinions and

reactions are invited and the writers welcome feedback. For them, it’s an important forum for new work to be presented to the people who matter the most – you!

Come along and Play Rough. You may just catch something major in the making….

Tues 25th September Tues 30th OctoberTues 27th NovemberTues 18th December


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The star of ‘Mock The Week’, ‘Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’, embarks on a brand new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show!

“Perfectly crafted gags”Sunday Times

www.livenation.co.uk/Stewart-Francis

“A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard” Guardian

Tickets £18.50Performance Time 8pm

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Starring Bridget Christie in the Jersey Opera House Studio

What are Tory feminists? How did Hitler choose soups in restaurants? Why isn’t there a Spielberg blockbuster about donkeys, and why did Colonel Gadaffi hate them? Bridget Christie knows. And will wear stilts.

Baffling stand-up and grotesque manifestations from someone who’s been on Radio 4’s News Quiz, E4’s Cardinal Burns, Sarah Millican’s Support Group and Harry Hill’s Little Internet Show.

“Avant-garde Comedian of Prodigious Talent” Guardian.

“True, beautiful insanity” The Sunday Times.

“Excellent” Telegraph.

“Insightful, intelligent, absurd… hits highs of genuine brilliance” Chortle.

www.bridgetchristie.co.ukTickets £12 Concessions: £10Performance Time 7.45pm

Tickets £32/£26/£21/£10 Concessions availablePerformance Time 8pm (Pre-concert talk at 7pm)

Soloist: Mark Le Brocq

Celebrate a summer of sport with your favourite musical themes including Chariots of Fire, Rugby’s World Cup theme, Beethoven’s “V for Victory” Fifth Symphony, Elgar’s “In London Town”, Nessun Dorma and many more.

Our soloists includes Tenor Mark Le Brocq, a regular soloist at English National Opera & the world’s finest stages.

Programme:Elgar Cockaigne Overture - “In London Town” Chariots of Fire ThemePuccini - Nessun DormaBeethoven - Symphony No 5 “Rugby World Cup” Theme Ron Goodwin “Marathon Theme”

www.musicjersey.com

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BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning Julie Walters (Educating Rita, Harry Potter) plays Judy Haussman in this eagerly-anticipated play by Stephen Beresford.

Anarchic, feisty but growing old, high society drop-out Judy Haussman remains in spirit with the Ashrams of the 1960s while holding court in her dilapidated Art Deco house on the Devon coast.

After an operation, she’s joined by a wayward bunch of family and friends. Together they share a few sweltering months in this chaotic world of all-day drinking, infatuations, long-held resentments, free love and failure. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntlive


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Anna Netrebko and Matthew Polenzani star as the fickle Adina and her besotted Nemorino in one of the greatest comic gems in opera. Mariusz Kwiecien is the blustery Sergeant Belcore; Ambrogio Maestri and Erwin Schrott share the role of Dulcamara, the loveable quack and dispenser of the elixir. Maurizio Benini conducts. www.metoperafamily.org


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HatS OFF tO lED zEPPElInbaNDwaGoN proDUcTIoNS & warrEN GraNT prESENT:

‘Hats Off to Led Zeppelin’ - a stunning tribute to the greatest rock band ever. You’ll feel like you’ve travelled back in time when you experience these four top-class musicians on stage, recreating Led Zeppelin’s magical concerts.

Featuring Peter Eldridge from the West End production of We Will Rock You, Jack Tanner and Kevin Oliver Jones from the world tours of Thriller Live and Dancing in the Streets, and Simon Wicker as Bonzo incarnate, they play all the right instruments and hit all the right notes in this explosive live show.

As well as being the only UK tribute act officially endorsed by Marshall Amplifiers, they are proud to be co-managed by Warren Grant, the son of legendary Led Zeppelin manager, Peter Grant, who said after seeing them live: ‘You guys really did the band justice’.

‘Hats Off went down a storm… delivered in a no messin’ style… play it they did and rock we did! Shut your eyes and you would think you were listening to the real thing!’ Dave Lewis,Tightbutloose magazine

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The eldest of the world-famous sister act The Nolans, Anne Nolan’s solo career has taken off with her debut album ‘Just One Voice’ released this year.

Anne’s flawless pitch and powerful vocals were said to be the foundations of The Nolans.

Renowned for the 1980s hit, ‘I’m In The Mood For Dancing’, the family group was formed in 1962 when Anne was just 11 years old.

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The Nolans regularly performed with Cliff Richard, supported Frank Sinatra and had eight UK Top 20 singles.

Anne did her first solo gig in 2005 and three years later released her best-selling autobiography, Anne’s Song. www.annenolan.co.uk


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Verdi’s Shakespearean masterpiece returns with two exciting casts. Johan Botha sings the title role opposite the acclaimed Desdemona of star soprano Renée Fleming, with Falk Struckmann as Iago and Semyon Bychkov conducting.

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Described by The Guinness Book of Records as “The World’s Greatest Explorer”, Sir Ranulph Fiennes needs little introduction.

Explorer and Mount Everest conqueror Sir Ranulph is one of the world’s top inspirational business motivational speakers and has thrilled audiences everywhere with his superbly illustrated and highly motivating talks and presentations. His inspiring message is relevant to anyone - male, female, young or old.

As his next expedition commences in November 2012, this evening will give the Jersey audience real time positioning of Sir Ranulph’s forthcoming adventure.

This event has been kindly sponsored by ePostbox and isle-news.com

“My admiration for Ranulph Fiennes is unbounded and thank God he exists. The world would be a far duller place without him”. HRH Prince Charles.

“One of the Top Twenty international speakers”. The Daily Telegraph

www.sportinganddiningclub.com

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Simon Russell Beale takes the title role in William Shakespeare’s strange fable of consumption, debt and ruin, written in collaboration with Thomas Middleton.

Wealthy friend to the rich and powerful, patron of the arts, ostentatious host, Timon of Athens is surrounded by free-loaders and sycophants. He vastly outspends his resources but, finding his coffers empty, reassures his loyal steward that all will be well.

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When he calls upon his associates, instead of offering help, they hang him out to dry. After a final, vengeful banquet, Timon withdraws to a literal and emotional wasteland, living off roots and pouring curses on a morally bankrupt Athens. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntlive

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Back to Jersey Opera House by popular demand Fascinating Aida are continuing their smash-hit sell-out tour.

Three times Olivier Award-nominated and now a global internet sensation, they are still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio. This show will include

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Tickets Stalls: £19.50 Dress: £22 Upper: £14-16 Concessions: £2Performance Time 8pm

several numbers hot off the press, plus a few old favourites including their infamous anthem to budget travel, Cheap Flights (9 million plus hits on YouTube) as well as the Dogging Song, a fond homage to the joys of al fresco sex.

www.fascinatingaida.co.uk

“It is, as the whooping audience insisted, feckin hilarious”Telegraph

“Magnificent .... Glorious”The Times

“I can’t recommend this show highly enough”Mail on Sunday

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The Jersey Eisteddfod is delighted to be holding the Deutsche Bank Festival of Performing Arts at various venues around the island during November and December. Taking place at Jersey Opera House are:

muSIC: Wednesday 7th - Saturday 17th Daily tickets available at the door £2.Children or Students in full time education – admitted free.

gala / FInalS: Saturday 17th November, 7.30 pm. Bookable through the Box Office.Adult £10. Children or Students in full time education £5.

DanCE: Monday 19th – Saturday 24th Daytime tickets available at the door £2.Children or Students in full time education – admitted free.Evening performances bookable through the Box Office.Adult £5. Children or Students in full time education – admitted free but require tickets.

gala / FInalS: Saturday 24th, 7.00 pm. Bookable through the Box Office.Adult £10. Children or Students in full time education £5.

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EnglISH SPEECH & DRama: Monday 26th – Saturday 1st December.Daily tickets available at the door £2.Children or Students in full time education – admitted free.

gala: Saturday 1st December, 7.30 pm. Bookable through the Box Office.Adult £10. Children or Students in full time education £5.

PROgRammES priced at £3 will be on sale from Friday 26th October.A schedule of classes may be found on the Jersey Eisteddfod Websitefrom the beginning of October. www.jerseyeisteddfod.org.je

The Jersey Eisteddfod is sponsored by Deutsche Bank and the Jersey Arts Trust

Tickets Adults: £17.50Concessions: £15Performance Time 6pm

aDèS’ tHE tEmPEStThE mET opEra: lIVE IN hDENcorE ScrEENING

Composer Thomas Adès conducts the Metropolitan Opera premiere of his 2004 work, which has been widely praised as a modern masterpiece. Director Robert Lepage recreates the interior of 18th-century La Scala, including the hidden workings underneath the stage, where Prospero, the banished Duke of Milan, practices his otherworldly arts. The magnetic baritone Simon Keenlyside stars as Prospero, a role he has sung to great acclaim in London.



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Hot on the heels of last year’s smack-gob success ‘Welcome..’ comes multi award-winning Monkey Poet’s new double bill that promises to be a highly inventive look at words and the power of language.

Monkey Poet’s Murder MysteryMurder Mystery’s riotous opening act takes us on a journey through poetry, suspense and comedy as Monkey Poet shifts characters from Bukowski to Wilde to Shakespeare to Homer, as he tries to solve a murder whilst wooing Sylvia Plath.The second act, Monkey Poet’s Potty Mouth, tackles the birth, use and misuse of language and is stand up poetry at its funniest and finest.

“Hilarious” CityLife

“Wicked barrages of humour” The Stage

“Comedy with a real viewpoint” The Scotsman

“Blunt, comically dark and thoroughly entertaining.” Daily Info

www.monkeypoet.co.uk

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For the audience, it’s a chance to see theatre in the making and even be part of the creative process. Opinions and

reactions are invited and the writers welcome feedback. For them, it’s an important forum for new work to be presented to the people who matter the most – you!


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This tribute to Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra is guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit.

Performing more than 30 Christmas hits, this fantastic cast of West-End singers and their impressive Jazz-All-Stars Band will take you on a journey back to Christmas Past.

Now in its seventh record-breaking year, “Christmas Crooners” is jam-packed with festive favourites including

“Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”, “Little Drummer Boy”, “White Christmas”, swing arrangements of Christmas hymns and carols such as “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, “Deck the Halls” and “Silent Night”, plus many more festive favourites - and a few surprises!

A show full of witty banter and swinging Christmas cheer awaits you around the fireplace and Christmas tree with the Crooners.www.theatre-productions.com

Tickets Stalls: £20 Dress: £22 Upper: £16-£18Concessions: £2 offPerformance Time 7.30pm

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The virtuosic Elina Garanca sings Sesto in Mozart’s drama set in ancient Rome.

Giuseppe Filianoti is the noble Tito and Barbara Frittoli is Vitellia, in this handsome revival of one of the composer’s final masterpieces. Harry Bicket conducts.


Following several sell-out UK tours and best-selling stand-up DVDs, multi-award winning Welsh wonder Rhod Gilbert is back on the road with a brand new live show.

A regular on Live At The Apollo and with his own BBC One show Ask Rhod Gilbert, he’s one of the world’s hottest comedians.

His stand-up rants on life’s minor irritations are legendary, but this year, he’s a more mellow fellow altogether. He’s now so laid-back he even let someone tattoo a Battenberg on him. Will the new, chilled-out Rhod get his girl and live happily ever after? Or will it be microwaved baked potato for one again? Could it be the Mr Angry of comedy as you’ve never seen him before?

“ONE OF THE BEST COMEDIANS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD” Time Out

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MAGIC, the first and arguably the best tribute to Queen, perform all of Queen’s greatest hits plus some you may not have heard for a while, in their latest show for 2012.

It is refreshing to know that in these days of sound enhancing backing tracks, Magic perform completely live. With five vocals to back up the powerful lead, Roger Brown, Magic recreate all the complex harmonies which were Queen’s trademark recording sound.

This, along with two guitars, bass, drums and the brilliant piano and keyboard skills of Dave Chapman, produce a sound that is second to none. Not attempting to emulate Queen visually, Magic recreate all the excitement of a Queen live show.www.magicakindofqueen.co.uk


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“A superb show”Jim Jenkins, Queen Biographer

“Magic is a brilliant band”Jackie Smith, Official Queen Fan Club Secretary


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Accompanied by a thrilling score, Verdi’s vivid characters grapple with life and love, betrayal and death.

Director David Alden’s dreamlike setting provides a compelling backdrop for this dramatic story of jealousy and vengeance. Marcelo Álvarez stars as the conflicted king; Sondra Radvanovsky is Amelia, the object of his secret passion; and Dmitri Hvorostovsky is her suspicious husband. Kathleen Kim is the page Oscar, and mezzosoprano powerhouses Dolora Zajick and Stephanie Blythe take turns singing the fortuneteller Ulrica. Fabio Luisi conducts.


vERDI’S un BallO In maSCHERaThE mET opEra: lIVE IN hDENcorE ScrEENING


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SWAN LAKE is the compelling legend of tragic romance that tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil curse. Considered by many to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time, the choreography allows the very best dancers to show just how impressive they can be.

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Music by Pyotr I. TchaikovskyWith Music performed live by a Philharmonic Orchestra

Swan Lake choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

Sleeping Beauty choreographed by Marius Petipa

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Tickets Stalls: £39.50 - £45 Dress: £37.50 - £45 Upper: £29.50 - £35Concessions: £2 offPerformance Times Swan LakeTue 11 & Wed 127.30pmSleeping BeautyFri 14 - 7:30pmSat 15 - 2:30pm 7:30pm

SLEEPING BEAUTY is the spectacular fairy tale ballet about Princess Aurora who is granted gifts from her fairy godmothers at her christening; including honesty, beauty and generosity. The wicked fairy Carabosse interrupts the ceremony and puts a curse on the young princess; she will prick her finger and die on her sixteenth birthday. One fairy manages to minimise the curse with her gift and instead the princess falls into a deep sleep of one hundred years. Only a magical, true love kiss from a Prince can break the spell and awake our princess…

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Directed by Jane WakehamMusical Director Toby HuelinChoreography by Laura Rennolds

With dancing children by kind permission of Miss Valerie Guy of the Jersey Academy of Dancing

The Jersey Green Room Club has a long tradition in the Island for staging the traditional Christmas pantomime. Over the many years, tens of thousands of children and adults have experienced the thrill of their shows.

This year’s offering is Aladdin written by professional Dame and author Brad Fitt and edited for the Jersey stage by local author, Russell Labey.

The script is a fun filled frolic and whether you are nine or ninety, there is something in it for you.

alaDDInJErSEy GrEEN room clUb chrISTmaS paNTomImE amaTEUr proDUcTIoN

Tickets Stalls: £16 Dress: £16 Restricted views and Upper: £14Concessions: £2 off all seatsFamily ticket: £55 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)

Performance Times Evening: 7.30pmDec: Thu 20, Fri 21,

Sat 22, Thu 27, Fri 28, Sat 29

Jan: Wed 2, Thu 3, Fri 4, Sat 5

Matinee: 2.30pmDec: Sat 22, Sun 23,

Wed 26, Sat 29, Sun 30

Jan: Tue 1, Sat 5, Sun 6

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Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, one of the world’s most exciting singers, takes on the virtuosic bel canto role of the doomed Mary, Queen of Scots.

Having scored a major success with his production of Anna Bolena, director David McVicar now turns to the second opera of Donizetti’s Tudor trilogy, which explores regal characters at fateful moments of their lives. Elza van den Heever sings Elizabeth I. Maurizio Benini conducts.

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DOnIzEttI’S maRIa StuaRDa ThE mET opEra: lIVE IN hDlIVE ScrEENING

Sun 13 jan

vERDI’S aIDaThE mET opEra: lIVE IN hDENcorE ScrEENING

This screening of Verdi’s ancient Egyptian drama stars Liudmyla Monastyrska and Hui He.

They share the title role of the enslaved Ethiopian princess caught in a love triangle with the heroic Radamès, played by Marco Berti and Roberto Alagna, and the proud Egyptian princess Amneris, sung by Dolora Zajick and Olga Borodina. Fabio Luisi conducts this revival, which features recent choreography by Alexei Ratmansky.


A rare opportunity to witness Berlioz’s vast epic with this encore screening.

Deborah Voigt, Susan Graham, Marcello Giordani, and Dwayne Croft lead the starry cast, portraying characters from the Trojan War. Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi marshals the large-scale musical forces.


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Pam Ann is the brand new face of London Heathrow Sky Team’s Terminal 4 and is touching down in her favourite terminals across the UK.

Direct from sell-out tours in Europe, USA and Australia, Pam Ann: ‘Around the World’ is set to take off in February 2013 for 4 weeks only..!

Glamorous, hilarious and outrageous, Pucci-clad Pam has toured with Cher, crewed private jets for Elton John and even Madonna is a huge fan.

Pam Ann takes passengers on a raucous journey from security check-in, to boarding, to hopefully landing. Fasten your seatbelts, stow your designer hand luggage and prepare to be flown like you’ve never been flown before.

Tickets First Class: £26 Business Class: £23 Economy: £20Performance Time 8pm

“… cruelly funny…” Madonna

“Camp, kitsch and breath- takingly rude” The Guardian

“A delicious comic creation” The Independent

“witty and sexy... you’ll be rolling in the aisles!” Daily Mirror

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HOw tO BOOkBox Office Call, email or come into the JOH 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!

Tel: (01534) 511 115 Email: [email protected]

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.

Snail Mail Tickets can be posted for an extra charge of 70p.

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

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may be exchanged for another performance of the same show, subject to availability and with at least 24 hours notice prior to the show.

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

• Reservationsareheldforamaximum of one week before being released for general sale.

• Wereservetherighttochangethecast without prior notification.

• Wereservetherighttorefuseadmission.

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

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


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By 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 metre walk. Other routes will stop at Liberation Station which is a 5 minute walk or taxis are available at the terminus.

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BEFRIEnDSBecome a Friend of Jersey Opera House and get more out of your involvement with the theatre.

For a small annual membership fee your donation will go towards supporting Jersey Opera House and helping to ensure the long-term future of the theatre for all island communities to enjoy. As a non-profit making organisation, Jersey Opera House appreciates your support. Both individual and joint memberships are open to all and are priced at £35 and £60 respectively.

For a list of the benefits you receive, including advanced notice of shows, priority booking and discount at OH! Cafébar, please visit SUPPORT US on our website.

Show Business Equally if your company would like to offer its support then there are two corporate memberships available, Lime Club and Pit Club. For more details of the benefits and prices please visit our website www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more details, please contact [email protected]


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Jersey Opera House Events Guide Aug 2012 - Jan 2013