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Jersey’s National Ballet presents a special preview performance of its next upcoming production, taking place at the PRCPA from 7:30pm on Friday 14th March.
Ballet d’Jèrri is coming to Guernsey stages for the first time with a striking double bill of Whiteout by Marco Goecke and Deliberate Mistake by Asier Edeso Eguia.
Based in Jersey, the company aims to present unique, thought-provoking choreographic work that speaks to the island’s heritage while connecting with audiences far beyond its shores.
Whiteout by Marco Goecke is a powerful, physically charged work that showcases his signature movement language – sharp, intricate, comic, and sad. The work premiered at Les Ballets de Monte Carlo in 2008, and has since been performed by companies all around the world. This hauntingly bittersweet piece is the perfect introduction to the work of one of the giants of the dance industry and an incomparable artist.
Deliberate Mistake, one of Ballet d’Jèrri’s first commissioned original works, is a poetic reflection on Jersey’s history, identity, and collective memory. Co-created by choreographer Asier Edeso Eguia and artist Yulia Makeyeva, with an original score by Ilia Osokin, the work takes inspiration from Jersey’s knitting traditions – where deliberate flaws in knitted jumpers once helped identify lost sailors – transforming this idea into a deeply moving metaphor for community, fragility, and resilience.
This recital will be previewed first in Guernsey with an abridged technical setup, ahead of performances at home in Jersey and on tour in Paris. Join us for this landmark performance as Ballet d’Jèrri makes its Guernsey debut, bringing its distinctive artistic voice to new audiences.
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FREE Ballet Workshop
As part of Guernsey Arts’ support for the Ballet d’Jèrri and The Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts, there is a small number of spaces for children to take part in a 3pm Beginner’s Ballet Workshop on Saturday 15th March.
It’s a free class aimed at children between 9-16 and will focus on basic techniques, stretching and warm ups.
Please get in touch with jade@arts.gg if you are interested in booking a space for your child! The deadline for booking is 5pm on Friday 14th March.
Beyond the Shadows: An Exhibition by Helen Glencross
Next on our lineup of creative events is the Gate House Gallery’s latest exhibition, ‘Beyond the Shadows’ by Helen Glencross, opening on 15th March.
Beyond the Shadows is a photography exhibition that invites you to look closer and step into a dreamlike world.
Rooted in the familiar, the lines between the real and the imagined blur, creating distorted yet beautiful abstract images. What is visible and what is obscured becomes part of the same story.
The images serve as portals, encouraging reflection on the beauty that lies in overlooked corners of the everyday. They transport the viewer to realms that exist just below the surface, inviting introspection, and challenging perception.
This collection is testament to Helen’s experimental approach, where often the most interesting images emerge from simply being present and capturing what is in front of her, rather than seeking out the perfect shot.
Joe Louis Walker at The Old Government House Hotel
A very special show with blues legend Joe Louis Walker, featuring Giles Robson on Harmonica, at Guernsey’s only 5 Star Hotel!
On Saturday 22nd March from 7pm, The Old Government House Hotel will play host to this fabulous performance.
Walker has won a Grammy with BB King, Aretha Franklin christened him “THE Bluesman” and Herbie Hancock praised him as a “National Treasure” – he is now considered one of the most celebrated bluesmen of all time.
In a rare acoustic format and backed by the Channel Island’s own internationally acclaimed harmonica star Giles Robson, Joe will perform a music only show in the wonderfully elegant Regency Room.
Pick up your tickets soon to avoid disappointment!
The Fanny Davies International Piano Series: Luke Jones
The Fanny Davies International Piano Series returns to St James next Wednesday 19th March.
Welsh international prize-winning pianist, Luke Jones, performs Ravel’s exquisitely colourful Sonatine and Beethoven’s early Sonata in C major, Op. 2 No. 3 before Liszt’s monumental Sonata in B minor. Please drop in at the free workshop and chat with Luke at the bar after the concert!
Kindly supported by The Swallow 2018 Charitable Trust and the Guernsey Arts Commission.
Workshop: 4pm
Recital: 7pm (Doors at 6:30)
‘Meet the Artist’ Reception: c. 8:30pm
Get your tickets here: https://stjames.gg/events/fanny-davies-international-piano-series-luke-jones/