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Discover what’s happening in the world of arts this week.
From a festival, to church performances and movie screenings, there's something for everyone coming up.
Guernsey Arts’ latest exhibition is here. Introducing ‘What Shadow’? (ce que dit la bouche d'ombre); an otherworldly collection of work as a result of a series of residencies that took place in Guernsey, Jersey and France in 2023-4.
The exhibition features a variety of media focusing on the history, mythology and folk traditions of Guernsey, Jersey and France as well as the exploration into the occult and spiritual worlds by Victor Hugo during his exile in Guernsey and Jersey between 1852-1870.
The three artists on residency, Yasmin Atkinson (Guernsey), Louise London (Jersey) and Estelle Chaigne (France) came together during the collaborative project between Guernsey Arts, ArtHouse Jersey and Les Ateliers du Vent (Rennes).
What Shadow? is an exhibition suspended between reality and myth, playing with light and darkness exploring remnants of the past and encounters with perceptible fears and violences.
The exhibition is open to the public from Friday 23 August until Sunday 29 of September. Normal admission applies - free entry for DiscoveryPass holders.
The time has come… the long-awaited Earth Fair is back at Vale Castle this Sunday 25 August.
Head down from midday until midnight for a huge day of bands, DJs, spoken word and other musical treats.
The collective are delighted to announce that The Four Owls will be headlining the VEF this year. This hip hop group are known around the world for their modern day classics with banging rhythms and brilliant lyrics.
Before our headliners, you will be greeted by the funky reggae beats of Shniece and Run Come Down
After The Four Owls, the Future Dub Orchestra will take to the stage with their diverse electronica, dub, drum & bass and reggae sounds.
From our sister isle Jersey, expect to see Dribbler, Astral Wall and Handsome Peter. Closer to home, Yas, Tantale, Its Own Animal and SpaceSoul will be tearing up their respective stages.
Vale Earth Fair Warm-up and Wind-down
Let’s get ready for the VEF (and deal with the post-VEF blues) in style. This year is no different to previous - the Vale Earth Fair collective will be hosting two evenings of fabulous music at the Thomas De La Rue, to help you prepare for (and recover from) the bank holiday weekend festival.
The warm-up event will be taking place on Saturday 24 August from 20:00, and features a great lineup of bands from off-island, including; Down Boys (UK), Odd Creatures (UK) and Hammermaid (Jsy).
The wind-down will be taking place on Monday 26 August, and will feature main stage compere and long-time VEF supporter, Grant Sharkey, as well as the summery bouncy tunes of The Erberts and the super powered duo SkySkrapers.
Poster by Grace Stevens. (Instagram: @gracejartwork).
Previously known as Town Church Strings, we present to you the new Samphire Ensemble.
Samphire Ensemble and the talented David Le Page will be performing at the Town Church on August 26 from 20:00 - the perfect venue for a performance ‘not to be missed’.
Tickets will once again be free with donations kindly received.
From Wednesday 28 until Saturday 31 of August, the people of Guernsey will get a chance to watch Cameron Ashplant’s latest production ahead of performances in Glasgow and London.
In this urban tale, a boy who was unable to swim becomes a man struggling to keep his family afloat. Chuck has spent a lifetime in Glasgow, and now on one final bus journey he revisits his past. Friends have come and gone and places have changed, creating the memories and scars that define him. In this one-man show filled with drama, nostalgia and laughs, we experience the performance of a fictional man's life from his birth in 1940 right up until the modern day.
The show includes language and swearing which some might find offensive.
All four viewings will be taking place at the Princess Royal Centre for the Performing Arts, from 19:00. Get your tickets today!
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