Every weekend, Express presents a selection of exhibitions, performances, workshops and more to help islanders get their weekly dose of culture.
Here’s this week’s offering…
Crapaud Comedy Fest
Jersey is set to host its first ever three-day Crapaud ComedyFest – featuring three established UK comedians, sketch and physical comedy, workshops, and a showcase for aspiring local stand-ups.
The event starts this evening at the Jersey Arts Centre, kicking off with Josie Long headlining the evening.
Later tonight, comedian Adam Flood will perform his show Life and Death of the Party.
Saturday’s programme features a physical comedy workshop led by local clown and performer Allan Gardner, as well as a weekend stand-up workshop with comedian Nick Elleray.
Tickets for the performances and workshops are available from the Jersey Arts Centre box office or through their website.
Les Miserables & West End Classics
Music in Action is presenting Les Misérables alongside some of the greatest hits of musical theatre this weekend at the Jersey Opera House.
Acomplished West End performers Holly-Anne Hull and Matt Blaker, will bring some of musical theatre’s most-loved songs to the stage alongside Jersey talent.
Funds raised from this event will support Music in Action’s outreach supporting children in schools.
The concert starts at 7.30pm and ends at 9.30pm on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October, including a 20-minute interval. Doors open 30 minutes before it begins.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Ballet d’Jèrri: Carte Blanche
Ballet d’Jèrri will present Carte Blanche next weekend, its annual choreographic workshop giving professional dancers complete liberty to create and perform their own original works.
The programme will offer the audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the dancers’ creativity through personal stories and a range of styles.
As the performance will include partial nudity, moderate language and themes including self-harm and mental health, it will be suitable for those who are 18 and older.
Tickets for the performance can be purchased here for £20, and £13 for students.
The programme explores personal stories, experimentation and a range of styles, offering audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the dancers’ creativity and personalities. Suitable for ages 18+, the performance includes partial nudity, moderate language and themes of mental health and self-harm. Tickets are £20, with concessions available.
