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In this week's Art Fix, take a trip back in time with a twist. Young actors are taking to the stage to bring Shakespeare's works to the present day with a modern and musical version of Romeo and Juliet. Meanwhile, Jersey Zoo opens their Museum of Bones exhibition which includes a skeleton party offering the change to explore excavation digs exposing ancient artefacts...
Every weekend, Express presents a selection of exhibitions, performances, workshops, events and other historic, creative and delicious content to help islanders get their weekly dose of culture.
Here's this week's offering...
Jersey Youth Performing Arts (JYPA) are back with Romeo and Juliet (The Musical) a new adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic love story.
JYPA is a charity for young people in Jersey which aims to encourage inclusivity and promote the educational and social benefits of involvement in the performing arts. This production of Romeo and Juliet features a cast of thirty, all aged between nine and eighteen years, who will take to the stage to tell the story of the original star-crossed lovers who, ripped apart by the bitter divisions of their parent's, risk everything to be together.
The play has been adapted by Rhona Richards who explained why JYPA wanted to perform the classic love story, "I was very lucky in that I was taught in a way that emphasised that the stories Shakespeare tells are timeless and deal with universal human emotion. I've never believed that they are 'sacred texts' that can only be performed in a particular traditional manner and our production is a shortened version with musical numbers that help to tell the story in a new way. I know that some people think Shakespeare is difficult or boring, but I guarantee that our Romeo and Juliet will change their mind!"
A highlight of the production is certain to be the fight scenes which have been directed by Master Fight Director, Philip D'Orleans. Philip works regularly with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe, The Royal Opera House and many other celebrated theatre companies worldwide. Philips screen work includes films for Warner Bros and Universal Pictures.
Romeo and Juliet is at Jersey Arts Centre from 27– 29 October with performances at 19:00 each evening and a matinee at 14:00 on Saturday. Tickets are on sale now from www.artscentre.je.
Come and skele-brate Halloween with your favourite furry friends at Jersey Zoo! No tricks and plenty of treats are awaiting you at our bewitching Museum of Bones.
From Thursday 20 October to Sunday 6 November, Museum of Bones will display a range of fascinating skeletons and skulls. You’ll have a bone-afide thrill at this limited-edition enchanted exhibition!
There are many surprises instore. This skeleton party offers enthralling excavation digs and amazing ancient artefacts. Don’t forget, the primate skulls will be watching you too!
This fang-tastic event will only be open for an exclusive 18 days at the Durrell Discovery Centre. Entry is free for members and normal admissions apply for non-members.
Find out more HERE.
ArtHouse Jersy’s latest exhibition, The Sound of Colour, takes visitors on a sensory journey through the work of four international artists each offering a particular take on how we perceive and experience the world around us.
Drawing inspiration from playful digital exhibitions in the halls of Tate Modern, the show features immersive installations and interactive projections, from bold, psychedelic ‘liquid’ projections that respond to the music of Monteverdi, to invisible weather patterns and microscopic insect sounds, the show employs technology to play with sound and light, creating illusions and sensory stimulation.
The show is open from 10:30am to 6pm every day except Monday, with a late night opening on Friday nights until 7:30pm. It is located at ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House at 8 Church Street.
For more information, you can click HERE.
This is a new exhibition from RampArts Jersey's latest artist, Greg Paton.
Greg started making abstract art 5 months ago and has been growing as an artist ever since. He has taken inspiration for his artwork from all over the world. Whilst living in Barcelona, for instance, he was inspired by the street art, modern art galleries and architecture everywhere you look.
He loves to paint on cardboard and views the process of using the material a little bit like recycling.
Greg's artwork will be on display at the Arts Centre bar gallery from the 17th of October and will be running for approximately 1 month.
Greg said: "I’m really grateful that Ramparts reached out to me to display some of my artwork for the coming month, it’s without a doubt the biggest opportunity I’ve had in terms of reaching people who may not necessarily use Instagram or TikTok, and I’m excited that it has presented itself to me early on. Please feel free to pop in, have a browse and let me know what you think!"
For more information you can click HERE
The Co-op is bringing back its 'Creepy Carve Off' Halloween event to in support of local charities.
participating teams represent their company or organisation and are competing on behalf of their charity of choice. Teams have a limited time to carve their pumpkins and customers at the St Helier Grand Marche will vote on the winner. The prize pool of £600 will be split between all the charities, with the winner getting the highest portion of the pool.
Collection of the pumpkins will take place on 24 October from the Co-op and teams have until the 28th to carve the pumpkins. Winners will be announced on 31 October.
To sign up, email alex.salmon@channelislands.coop your company Logo, your chosen charity and contact details for that charity as well as your social media tags.
This Saturday is your final chance to view this exhibition from Polish Photographer and filmmaker Joanna Krawczyk.
Krawczyk studied the works and life of Claude Cahun, who lived in Jersey from 1937, whilst at the Academy of Art in Szczecin, and the exhibition is inspired by the works of Cahun as a result. Specifically, she was influenced by Cahuns use of gender play, form, social hierarchy, performativity and identity.
Joanna Krawczyk said: “I was looking forward to visiting Jersey, the Island where Claude Cahun lived and created for many years. The residency at Arthouse Jersey is an excellent opportunity for me to continue my research and further develop video work."
The final day of the exhibition is Saturday 22 October from 10:00-17:00 at the Greve de Lecq Barracks.
For more information, click HERE.
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