Guernsey audiences are invited to experience a spectacular operatic production on screen this summer, as ‘Opera On Screen’ returns with Jacques Offenbach’s ‘Robinson Crusoé’.
A free screening of the acclaimed opera will take place on 21 July at The Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts (PRCPA), thanks to a partnership between Opéra de Rennes, Angers and Guernsey Arts.
“With its contemporary perspective and incisive social analysis, this production presents a vibrant and thought-provoking reinterpretation, inviting audiences to consider the excesses of contemporary society.” – Véronique Boudier
Performed in French with French subtitles, Laurent Pelly’s production offers a bold and contemporary reimagining of Offenbach’s classic opera, transforming the well-known adventure story into a sharp social satire exploring themes of exclusion, migration and consumerism.
Set against the backdrop of a 1950s British family world before shifting into a modern urban landscape inspired by Manhattan, the production challenges audiences to reconsider the familiar tale of Robinson Crusoé. With inventive scenery, dark humour and imaginative character transformations, the production asks: will Robinson choose solitude over a return to conventional life?
Rebecca Booth, CEO of Guernsey Arts, said: “It’s great to be partnering once again with the Opéra de Rennes to share this 2026 performance from some of France’s leading operatic talents.
“The Guernsey Arts team are grateful to the Bureau des Îles Anglo-Normandes and Opéra de Rennes for their ongoing support in delivering this free screening, ensuring access to the arts for everyone.
“We’re also pleased to be collaborating with the Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts, who deliver excellent year-round programming of theatre and operatic screenings.”
Opera sur L’Écran – Opera On Screen
Opera On Screen is a regional initiative championed by the Brittany and Loire regions, with the aim of making opera accessible to everyone through free screenings of performances recorded at Opéra d’Angers Nantes and Opéra de Rennes.
Co-produced by Angers, Nantes, Rennes, Toulon and Nancy, the initiative is now in its sixth edition and welcomes audiences aged 8 and above.
With a committed and charismatic cast delivering an epic musical drama, ‘Robinson Crusoé’ brings Offenbach’s music and Laurent Pelly’s visionary staging to life on screen — offering an unforgettable operatic experience long after the final note.
Tickets for the free screening are available HERE.
For more information, contact Info@arts.gg or call 01481 220711.
