If you have yet to fill your diary for the fast-approaching school holidays, or are looking for entertainment over the Easter weekend, here’s a bumper offering of performances, exhibitions and other events.
Every week, Express presents a selection of creative, historic and delicious content to help islanders get their weekly dose of culture.
Here’s this week’s bumper offering…
Orbits
Scotland’s leading disabled theatre company is treating Jersey audiences to an installation of dance film ‘Orbits’.
The ‘Birds of Paradise’ theatre company aims to recognise and celebrate disabled artists for the different stories they bring to the stage.
‘Orbits’ focuses on Portuguese disabled dancer Diana Niepce, who uses movement to explore how we feel and what we experience when we lose something that we have been in a relationship with.
The film does not have any dialogue and was created with choreographer Rachel Drazek, filmed by Hugo Glendinning, and features a soundtrack by Scottish composer Scott Twynholm.
‘Orbits’ is being shown on a constant loop at ArtHouse Jersey’s Capital House.
It is available to watch every Tuesday to Sunday until 13 April.
An audio description version of the film is also available for visually-impaired viewers.
Let’s rock!
Get ready to rock as the Jersey Green Room Theatre Company brings an iconic Queen musical to the Royal Jersey Showground.
‘We Will Rock You’ features over 20 hit Queen songs such as ‘Another One Bites the Dust’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ in a foot-stomping story to save rock ‘n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world.
There are various performance dates and times from 9 to 19 April.
You can find more information and purchase tickets here.
Wonderland rave
A Wonderland-themed rave is taking place at The Watersplash this Easter bank holiday weekend.
On Saturday 19 April, islanders can escape down the rabbit hole at ‘The Madhatter’s Gathering’ organised by Vanguard DNB.
The event will be headlined by Crossy and Anais, with support from C-Phonics, Panik, Sturgo, Force and Coleborn.
The event starts at 22:00 and will finish at 02:00. You can purchase tickets here.
Bosdet beginnings
Stained glass appreciation organisation The Glass Rainbow Trust is holding its biggest-ever exhibition of renowned local glass artist Henry Bosdet this week.
Several restored historic cartoons which were used as templates for Bosdet’s designs will be on show at St Aubin on the Hill Church until Sunday 6 April.
The exhibition is free to enter. It is open from 10:00 until 16:00 each day.
A centenary celebration
Islanders can take a look back at a hundred years of talented local artists at the Société Jersiaise’s Barreau Art Scholarship Centenary Exhibition.
From next week, the work and diverse careers of the Barreau Art Scholars from 1924 to present will be on display at Jersey Arts Centre’s Berni Gallery.
The exhibition will take place from Monday 7 April to 3 May.
Double-bill ballet
Local ballet company Ballet d’Jerri is bringing two exciting works to Jersey audiences from 17 to 19 April in a double-bill performance.
Dancers will present two routines: one from renowned German choreographer Marco Goecke’s, and one from Asier Edeso Eguia in his new role as resident choreographer.
The performance will take place at Haute Vallée school theatre.
You can purchase tickets here.
A wicked sing-a-long
Wicked fans will be able to immerse themselves in a new musical experience at Haute Vallée school theatre this weekend.
Complete with dazzling lights and special effects, Jersey Screenings will present a Wicked sing-a-long on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April.
You can purchase tickets here.
Spring symphony
On Saturday 12 April, Jersey Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Easter concert at Les Quennevais School.
Led by conductor James Southall, the orchestra and Solo saxophonist Matthew Lombard will present various pieces from Ravel, Tchaikovsky, Milhaud and Mussorgsky.
The performance starts at 19:30. You can purchase tickets here.
Tribute talent
Fans gearing up for the long-awaited Oasis reunion this summer can warm up with the group’s top tribute band.
‘Definitely Mightbe’ will perform Oasis classics at The Drift on Easter weekend, alongside The Stone Roses tribute act Adored.
You can purchase tickets for the Manchester-themed music night here.
Spring scavengers
Islanders can join nature charity Jersey Trees for Life on Saturday 19 April for a family-friendly Easter scavenger hunt at St Saviour’s Woodland.
Spring Scavenger will include two sessions including an Easter egg hunt, sapling repotting, and a tree quiz.
The first session begins at 11:00 and the second at 13:00.
You can purchase tickets for both sessions here.
Easter fancy dress is recommended.