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Jersey Opera House Reopens with Spectacular Encore Show

  • markdarrenwilkinso
  • Aug 30
  • 2 min read
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Jersey Opera House to Reopen with Spectacular ‘ENCORE!’ Show


The Jersey Opera House will raise its curtain this October with ENCORE! Welcome Home, a special production marking the theatre’s grand reopening after a £12 million refurbishment.

Running from 3–5 October, the homecoming show will feature more than 100 local performers—both aspiring and professional—coming together in a celebration of music, dance, and storytelling.

Devised and directed by Nick Carver, Victoria Hermitage, and Luke Brown, the one-of-a-kind production will also showcase a gala choir made up of young islanders.


Theatre organisers described the reopening as a historic moment, inviting audiences of all ages to “take a seat and be part of history.”


The Opera House has remained closed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. It was deemed unsafe to reopen without major restoration works, which have now been completed with government funding.


Autumn Highlights


Alongside ENCORE!, the Opera House has unveiled a packed autumn programme, including:


  • Gilbert O’Sullivan — 17 DecemberThe music legend will perform timeless hits such as Alone Again (Naturally), Clair, and Nothing Rhymed, alongside songs from his 2022 UK Top 30 album Driven.

  • The Rat Pack at Christmas — 18 DecemberThe original West End cast returns with festive favourites like White Christmas and Let It Snow, as well as classic Rat Pack numbers.

  • The Jersey Bounce Big Christmas Show — 20 DecemberThe island’s biggest show band takes to the Opera House stage for the first time in six years, joined by special guest Chesney Hawkes, for a night of festive music, dancing, and entertainment.


These events join previously announced shows from Nerina Pallot, Ocean Colour Scene, Su Pollard, Jasper Carrott, and Rory Bremner.


Looking Ahead to 2026


The Opera House has also confirmed a line-up of productions for the new year, including:


  • JOH Comedy Club — 29 JanuaryA new comedy night hosted by award-winning compere Sally-Anne Hayward, with performances from rising stars Tom Lawrinson and Michael Akadiri.

  • Thank You for the Music, The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA — 30–31 JanuaryA feel-good celebration of ABBA’s greatest hits in an internationally acclaimed tribute show.

  • An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret — 13–14 FebruaryA glamorous showcase of cabaret, comedy, and world-class burlesque artistry.

  • The Tiger Who Came to Tea — 28–29 MarchThe Olivier Award-nominated stage adaptation of Judith Kerr’s beloved children’s book returns with a magical family-friendly production.

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