An ABBA tribute show, a concert from Gilbert O’Sullivan, an Olivier Award-nominated West End hit, and an appearance from Chesney Hawkes all feature on the agenda at Jersey Opera House over the next six months.
The Opera House today also revealed the production that will mark the official reopening of its historical stage in a couple of months’ time.
ENCORE! Welcome Home will welcome the 125-year-old auditorium’s audiences for the first time in over five years from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 October.
The production will see over 100 local aspiring and professional performers come together for three evenings of music, dance and storytelling.
The creative team behind the “one-of-a-kind” show includes Nick Carver, Victoria Hermitage, and Luke Brown who have been part of local musicals Shrek, Chicago, and Ghost.
The announcement comes as part of the final portion of the full autumn/winter schedule revealed by the Opera House.
The theatre has been closed since 2020, and has since undergone a £12.5m government-funded refurbishment.
Other productions set to take place before Christmas include an evening with music legend Gilbert O’Sullivan on Wednesday 17 December.
On Thursday 18 December, the original London cast of The Rat Pack at Christmas returns to the island with festive favourites direct from the West End.
The Jersey Bounce Big Christmas Show will then take place on Saturday 20 December. It will see Jersey’s biggest show band return to the theatre after six years, joined by special guest Chesney Hawkes.
Looking ahead to 2026, islanders can enjoy a variety of entertainment ranging from music to comedy and family theatre.
On 29 January, a brand-new comedy club night will commence with award-winning compere Sally-Anne Hayward and rising stars Tom Lawrinson and Michael Akadiri.
A few days later, from 30 to 31 January, ABBA fans will Thank You for the Music with an acclaimed tribute show of all the 70s hits.
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret will then welcome a celebration of cabaret, comedy, and world-class burlesque artistry on 13 and 14 February.
Lastly, the Olivier Award-nominated West End hit The Tiger Who Came to Tea will visit Jersey on 28 and 29 March 2026, bringing Judith Kerr’s classic children’s tale to life.
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