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A Jersey-born comedian, who recently won his first film festival accolade for his parody ‘rockumentary’ about local music culture, has released a new spoof film that explores the lives of fictional employees of Fort Regent's past...
Every weekend, Express presents a selection of exhibitions, performances, workshops, events and other historic, creative and delicious content to help islanders get their weekly dose of culture.
Here's this week's offering...
ArtHouse Jersey has recently launched a short film titled 'Fort Stories' created by Jersey-born comedian Christian Jegard.
The fictional documentary revolves around interviews with three former Fort Regent staff members: a fitness expert, an entertainer, and a retired admin powerhouse.
The film was commissioned by the arts organisation last year and sees Christian reminiscing about the iconic leisure centre's heyday.
The comedian said: "I'm so happy to be able to make something about places and people I know and love. It’s lovely to see comedy as an art form be prioritised and valued.
"It can sometimes be looked down on as somehow not as substantial as the more 'serious' arts. But I've worked hard to be this stupid and I take silliness very seriously.”
Tom Dingle, the Director of ArtHouse Jersey, said: "There’s never a bad time to release some comedy and share some laughs these days. We're certain that people living in Jersey and those familiar with Fort Regent will be able to laugh along to Fort Stories.
“We wholeheartedly encourage everyone who comes across this film to grab a cup of tea and spend twenty minutes with Fort Stories as we remember this somewhat surreal and formerly iconic Jersey jewel of a venue."
The film was inspired by Will Lakeman's 'Playtime' exhibition held at ArtHouse Jersey's Capital House last year.
The exhibition aimed to recreate the strange hold that childhood spaces have on our adult memories, all centred around the Jersey childhood mecca of old Fort Regent. It encourage islanders to reminisce about the (perhaps, at times rose-tinted) glory days of the iconic island venue.
Christian also recently won gold at a London film festival for his spoof documentary about local music culture called 'Jersey: A Musical Journey'.
Tonight, islanders can see a blue band perform at the Jersey Arts Centre.
The organisers said: "Be transported to lazy front porches, open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance...
"Don't miss one of the most original, innovative and exciting blues bands around!"
Tickets and more information can be found HERE.
Students of local dance school JM Dance Studios will take to the stage this weekend for a show celebrating a decade of dancing.
Performers aged between two and 18 years will showcase ballet, tap, modern, acro and contemporary routines.
The show will take place on Saturday 2 March and Sunday 3 March at Haute Vallée School.
There will be two shows each day, at 12:00 and 16:30.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
The Jersey Academy Student Teacher Orchestra, now in its third year, presents a varied programme of music from dance, stage and cinema.
Under the expert guidance of a visiting conductor, Caroline Hobb-Smith, the community orchestra hopes to offer an amazing and varied evening of music.
JASTO is in an project offering advanced instrumental students of all ages the opportunity to play alongside post-graduate and professional mentors, organised by the Jersey Academy of Music team.
Programme highlights include:
The concert will take place on Saturday 2 March from 19:30 at Les Quennevais School.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
Sound Therapy Jersey, an alternative and holistic health service, will be hosting a 'sound bath' event to guide participants into a meditative state.
A 'sound bath' is a holistic wellness practice in which sound therapists use various instruments to create soothing sounds and vibrations that produce a relaxing experience for participants who immerse themselves in the harmonious sounds.
Sound Therapy Jersey said: "The sounds of bowls and gongs are special waves that can soothe emotions, bring blissful relaxation in the body, and soothe the mind.
"They work similarly to the waves of water in the sea or lake, which swaying and lifting they give a feeling of lightness and total relaxation."
The event will be held at The Bridge, St Saviour on Sunday and more information can be found HERE.
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