Upcoming events

Joanna Macgregor CBE is recognised internationally for her sparkling pianism and innovative artistry. Her programme explores hidden gems alongside familiar favourites, including Bach’s French Suite No. 5, a charming collection of Baroque dances, Beethoven’s Appassionata Sonata which is as full of fire and drama as the name suggests, and Liszt’s dark and ominous Funérailles. The programme concludes with Macgregor’s own composition, For Nina Simone, and her own arrangement of Piazzolla’s Four Tangos.
Joanna Macgregor is Head of Keyboard Studies at The Royal Academy of Music and is much sought after as a teacher. She will work with local piano students in the afternoon workshop (4:45pm). All are welcome to observe.

Kindly sponsored by: Credit Suisse
Doors: 7pm | Show: 7.30pm

The Quiz Podcast with Lucy Porter, Jenny Ryan and guest, Anneka Rice

Fingers on Buzzers is a top-charting podcast, brought to you by comedian and keen amateur quizzer L ucy Porter , (Just a Minute, Live at The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week) alongside The Chase’s very own Vixen, Jenny Ryan .
Lucy and Jenny have successfully transferred this comedy, quiz themed podcast into a live show format to sold-out audiences, with guests such as Nick Helm and James Harkin, and are pleased to announce appearing with them in Guernsey is the one and only Anneka Rice!
Anneka is no stranger to stand-up, having curated a one woman show from her hilarious personal diaries for Radio 4, and will start the show with her latest material, before guesting alongside Jenny and Lucy for the Fingers On Buzzers live recording, where there are prizes to be won and much fun to be had in this unique interactive, comedy quiz experience – where the otherwise stern TV’s Vixen, Jenny gets to literally let down her hair and have fun with the audience.
Whether you’re an Only Connect know-it-all, still dine-out on your Fifteen To One appearance from 1993, or only indulge in Trivial Pursuits on December 25th, want to play along, or sit back and just watch the fun, this show is for you.

Doors/Bar: 7pm | Show: 8pm

Dress to impress and get down on the floor at Guernsey’s most glamorous club night as Studio 54 returns this May!

St James is transformed into a New York style night club with DJs, multi-room dancefloors and the restaurant upstairs open for snacks and cocktails.

Don’t hang about – Studio 54 tickets get picked up quickly.

Doors/Bar 8PM | Age 21+

A night of smooth sounds, featuring the very best of British soul and blues and fronted by UK vocal royalty Jo Harman. Performing with Jo will be a first class live band, who have worked with the likes of Emeli Sande, Jessie J, Joss Stone and Boy George to name a few.

Jo Harman, considered by The Daily Mirror to be ‘UK’s best female blues soul voice’ is an award winning, BBC Radio2 play-listed artist of the highest pedigree who has recorded duets with the likes of US soul superstar Michael McDonald, Motown songwriting legend Lamont Dozier and the legendary Joan Baez.

Presenting a dynamic show of original songs and timeless classics these big guns of the British soul scene will provide an unforgettable evening that will, by turn, break your heart and have you dancing in your seats.

Guernsey girl Eloise Fabbri will bring her own brand of funk to the night, whilst Greg’s bar will see a DJ takeover. Relax upstairs in the lounge bar with cocktails and tapas.

Bar/Food: 6pm DJs: 7pm | Live Music: 8pm

In their annual Summer and Leavers’ Concert, students showcase their hard work with an evening of varied and entertaining music.

Youth Wind Band – Conductor: James Hatton
Youth Training Orchestra – Conductor: Sarah van Vlymen
Intermediate and Guernsey Girls’ Choirs – Conductor: Rachel Wright
The Youth Wind Band will be playing music from ‘Epic Video Games’ – including Assassin’s Creed III (Main Title), Bratja (Brothers), Dragonborn (Skyrim Theme), Sadness and Sorrow and Baba Yetu as well as the theme from Avengers Age of Ultron.The Youth Training Orchestra will include ‘Apache’ by Jerry Lordon and ‘Shallow’ from A Star is Born.The Intermediate Choir will perform music including Joshua fit de battle of Jericho arr. Hugh Robertson and Camino Caminante by Stephen Hatfield.The Guernsey Girls’ Choir performance will include Three Birthday Madrigals by John Rutter.

In their annual Summer and Leavers’ Concert, students showcase their hard work with an evening of varied and entertaining music.

Guernsey Youth Orchestra – Conductor: Carmen Craven- GrewConcert Wind Band – Conductor: Neill HaddenYouth Choir – Conductor: Rachel Wright
The Guernsey Youth Orchestra will perform works including the finale to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Marquez’s Congo del Fuego Nuevo. The Concert Wind Band will feature Ron Goodwin’s ‘The Trap’, music from the Lion King and Movt. 3 of Edward Gregson’s Tuba Concerto performed by Isabelle Davis. The Youth Choir performance will include ‘The Gospel Train’ by Gwyn Arch and ‘Slow Down’ by Ian Asserholm.

The Leavers’ Concert is kindly sponsored by: BWCI

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED TO 24 JUNE

Laugh out loud in the Café

April’s Comedy Club sees the return of Glenn Wool to Guernsey. Recently seen supporting Reginald D Hunter in the main hall, Glenn is now bringing his show ‘The Tiny Kings of Winter’ to the more intimate surroundings of Local & Wild, upstairs.

Glenn’s show is an hour of unsettling stories about settling down. He has burned his party lifestyle to the ground and from the ashes emerged a phoenix of personal responsibility that includes a wife, two kids and a nice little house in the countryside. Growing up, growing out and dropping off (kids at school), getting older, dumber and wiser in equal measures.

EFFORTLESSLY FUNNY WITH AFFABILITY OTHER COMEDIANS CAN ONLY DREAM OF – The Guardian

Warming up the crowd with their ever-funny school boy humour are local outfit Band Wagon, and story-telling. musical comedian Sophie Duncan.

Food/Bar: 6pm |Show: 8pm

There is no allocated seating, so make sure you arrive in plenty of time for the show.

Please note: Comedy Nights might not be suitable for a younger audience. Adult themes and strong language likely.

Born in Israel, Eylam Keshet is an international artist displaying the utmost sensitivity and creativity in his enchanting performances. He has previously appeared at St James alongside pianists Dongwon Lee and Tom Hicks in an evening of piano duos and duets. For his first solo recital, he presents an all-Chopin programme that explores a whole spectrum of different characters and emotions through Chopin’s Nocturnes (Op. 55), Mazurkas (Op. 24, 33, and 63), and all four Ballades.
The Ballades are thought to be some of the most important and challenging pieces in the repertoire, partly because each one is so different from the last. They take us on a journey of what the piano can do, what it can say, and, in the hands of such a formidable artist, this is sure to be a concert not to be missed.
Eylam will work with local students in the afternoon workshop (4:45pm) and all are welcome to attend.

Kindly sponsored by: Credit Suisse
Doors: 7pm | Show: 7.30pm

details to follow

The first Guernsey International Chess Festival was held in October 1975 at the Old Government House Hotel.

In 1979 the event moved to the Ronnie Ronalde’s St Martins Hotel where it remained until 1994 when it moved to the Peninsula Hotel where it was held until 2019.

In 1983 a holiday tournament was held alongside the main open tournament for the first time and the two tournaments have been held every year since. In 1989 a total of 226 players participated in both tournaments.

In 2022 the event will be held at the St. James concert and assembly hall in St. Peter Port.

The first Guernsey International Chess Festival was held in October 1975 at the Old Government House Hotel.

In 1979 the event moved to the Ronnie Ronalde’s St Martins Hotel where it remained until 1994 when it moved to the Peninsula Hotel where it was held until 2019.

In 1983 a holiday tournament was held alongside the main open tournament for the first time and the two tournaments have been held every year since. In 1989 a total of 226 players participated in both tournaments.

In 2022 the event will be held at the St. James concert and assembly hall in St. Peter Port.

The first Guernsey International Chess Festival was held in October 1975 at the Old Government House Hotel.

In 1979 the event moved to the Ronnie Ronalde’s St Martins Hotel where it remained until 1994 when it moved to the Peninsula Hotel where it was held until 2019.

In 1983 a holiday tournament was held alongside the main open tournament for the first time and the two tournaments have been held every year since. In 1989 a total of 226 players participated in both tournaments.

In 2022 the event will be held at the St. James concert and assembly hall in St. Peter Port.

The first Guernsey International Chess Festival was held in October 1975 at the Old Government House Hotel.

In 1979 the event moved to the Ronnie Ronalde’s St Martins Hotel where it remained until 1994 when it moved to the Peninsula Hotel where it was held until 2019.

In 1983 a holiday tournament was held alongside the main open tournament for the first time and the two tournaments have been held every year since. In 1989 a total of 226 players participated in both tournaments.

In 2022 the event will be held at the St. James concert and assembly hall in St. Peter Port.

The first Guernsey International Chess Festival was held in October 1975 at the Old Government House Hotel.

In 1979 the event moved to the Ronnie Ronalde’s St Martins Hotel where it remained until 1994 when it moved to the Peninsula Hotel where it was held until 2019.

In 1983 a holiday tournament was held alongside the main open tournament for the first time and the two tournaments have been held every year since. In 1989 a total of 226 players participated in both tournaments.

In 2022 the event will be held at the St. James concert and assembly hall in St. Peter Port.

The first Guernsey International Chess Festival was held in October 1975 at the Old Government House Hotel.

In 1979 the event moved to the Ronnie Ronalde’s St Martins Hotel where it remained until 1994 when it moved to the Peninsula Hotel where it was held until 2019.

In 1983 a holiday tournament was held alongside the main open tournament for the first time and the two tournaments have been held every year since. In 1989 a total of 226 players participated in both tournaments.

In 2022 the event will be held at the St. James concert and assembly hall in St. Peter Port.

The first Guernsey International Chess Festival was held in October 1975 at the Old Government House Hotel.

In 1979 the event moved to the Ronnie Ronalde’s St Martins Hotel where it remained until 1994 when it moved to the Peninsula Hotel where it was held until 2019.

In 1983 a holiday tournament was held alongside the main open tournament for the first time and the two tournaments have been held every year since. In 1989 a total of 226 players participated in both tournaments.

In 2022 the event will be held at the St. James concert and assembly hall in St. Peter Port.

Ardal O’Hanlon, star of such shows as Father Ted and Death in Paradise, and recently seen in Taskmaster and Would I Lie to You, continues to tour his acclaimed (and very silly) live show worldwide.

The Showing Off Must Go On

Ardal is conflicted. Where he comes from there is nothing worse than showing off. It’s right up there with arson or murder. Yet he shows off as a way of life. Three questions. Why? Why? Why?But just when he thought he’d made sense of the world, when he’d finally found wisdom and peace, the world went mad again, fell off its axis. And you can’t just stand idly by. In an age of raging populism, angry identity politics, the end of truth, the collapsing middle ground, and peak avocado, Ardal, an otherwise gentle voice of reason is forced to rejoin the fray. Terrified of being on the wrong side of history and keen to prove his age, race, gender and class don’t necessarily define him as a person, he turns to comedy, comedy as ever being the best, most therapeutic emergency response to extreme events there is.

Why not book in for a pre-show dinner at Local & Wild from 6pm? To make a reservation, please call 714175.

Doors/Bars open 7pm | Show starts 8pm

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