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EXPLORING NATURE! Half term at Guernsey Museums
It’s a wild time at Guernsey Museums this half term!
From Saturday 22 February to Sunday 2 March, the museum will play host to art activities, talks about bugs and our Island’s ecosystems, and workshops led by artists and exploring pollinators.
All this activity has been curated around the two temporary exhibitions currently at the Museum: the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the Brian White Gallery, and the Guernsey Arts Bailiwick Wildlife Photography Exhibition in the Greenhouse Gallery, this year sponsored by Mourant.
All workshops, activities and talks are free for Discover Pass holders and ticket holders (standard admission prices apply).
To see more information on the activities available, head over to arts.gg or check out the Guernsey Arts Facebook page.
National Theatre Live presents: The Importance of being Earnest
Keep a space in your diary next Tuesday the 25th of February, as another National Theatre screening will be taking place at the PRCPA from 7pm!
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Secure your seat in the theatre HERE today!
Lecture & Music inspired by Victor Hugo
Next Thursday 27 February at 7:30pm, The Victor Hugo In Guernsey Society will present a Lecture & Recital at St. James by Arnaud Bigaignon de Sullé.
Arnaud has attended many operas around the World and speaks regularly to public audiences about them. He was always filled with admiration for Victor Hugo.
This will be the first occasion that he has spoken about Hugo’s influence on music and opera.
During his lecture, Arnaud will talk about the many and close links between Victor Hugo and music, and especially opera. His talk will be interspersed with performances by renowned international artists. The fabulous GADOC will also be performing songs from Les Misérables.
The evening will be in two parts with a Victor Hugo bookshop and a licensed bar open before and during the interval.
Get your tickets for this unique and fascinating evening today:
Jazz Night at the Drunken Duck
Join Sam Orchard, John Sealey, Pip Orchard, and Chris Carlson for an evening of Live Jazz at The Drunken Duck, this Saturday 22 February from 8:30pm!
The team will open the second set up for musicians who want to jam with the band or sit in on horn, guitar, drums, bass, piano or vocals.
Simply have a jazz standard or two in mind, let the band know and we will try to accommodate you during the second set!
Free entry, a host of talented musicians, fresh drinks and a great atmosphere… What more could you ask for!