Annual Report 2015 2 Oddsocks: The Wind in the Willows

OUR PURPOSE

Jersey Arts Centre exists to foster the development and celebration of the arts Island-wide and beyond.

A I M S

· To enrich the quality of life for all residents and visitors · To encourage participation in the performing, visual and literary arts · To educate, inspire and to encourage debate

This is achieved by providing exciting, innovative, wide-ranging, challenging, professional and community arts in welcoming, high-quality and accessible environments.

Honorary Patron Sir Andrew Motion (for 2013-2017)

Honorary Life Members

Sir Philip Bailhache Tony Carter Denise Ibbotson George Ritchie

Busick Pemberton Peter Hunt Ian Thomas Ray Banks FRSA

Pat Dubras Michael Munz-Jones Rod McLoughlin Billie Newey

Robert Tilling, MBE, RI Mark Blanchard CONTENTS

Reports 4 Performances 7 Statistics 8 Exhibitions 10 Courses and Workshops 11 Education and Outreach 12 Residencies 12 Partnerschaft (Twinning) 13 ACT and Junior Drama 14 youtheatre 15 People’s Choice 16 Human Rights Festival 17 Music Council 18 Liberation Day 19 Eco-Active 19 Arts in Health Care 20 3 Partnerships and Thanks 21

Jersey Arts Centre Association ANNUAL REPORT 2015

The Management Committee 28 May 2014 – 27 May 2015

Chairman Ray Banks, FRSA Treasurer Deanne Le Gresley, BA (Hons), MA, FCMA Secretary Sally Langham

Members Derek Gray, Jacqueline Mezec, Christine Risebrow, Simon Thomas, Kerry-Jane Warner

The Management Committee 27 May 2015 – 25 May 2016

Chairman Andrew Goodyear, BSc (Hons) Treasurer Deanne Le Gresley, BA (Hons), MA, FCMA Secretary Sally Langham

Members Val Aitken, Derek Gray, Christina Risebrow, Simon Thomas

Exhibitions Sub-committee

Chairman Mark Blanchard

Members Val Aitken, Daniel Austin, Matt Falle, Jefferson Randles, Chantal Venton, Alison Ward

Jersey Arts Centre Staff

Director Daniel Austin Deputy Director (Administration & Marketing) Graeme Humphries Deputy Director (Stage & Events) Steven Laffoley-Edwards Finance Manager Christine Ramsay Finance Assistant Joanna Zabinska Administrative Assistant Claire Le Brocq Marketing Manager Michelle Parker Press and Marketing Assistant Nicole Twinam Distribution Coordinator Justine Taylor Exhibitions Coordinator Alison Ward Education and Outreach Coordinator Hettie Duncan Box Office Manager Denise Renouf Box Office Coordinator Jackie Jordan Box Office Assistant (from: July) Nick Carver Deputy Stage Manager Jason Kenyon Assistant Stage Manager (Apprentice) January – July Matthew Keywood Caretaker Cameron Mitchell Cleaner Maria da Silva Membership Secretary (to: June)* Celia Cameron

* The duties of our Membership Secretary were absorbed into the duties of the administration team from July, when Celia Cameron retired from this role, and we reviewed membership rates and a new membership card. Front Cover: Charlie Siem 4 Chairman’s Report Blue Apple Theatre Company: Much Ado About Nothing

Having been elected to the role of Chairman rehearsal space at the Old Magistrate’s Court midway through 2015, after previously serving and office space near to Phillips Street. There on the Jersey Arts Centre Association have also been government proposals Committee between 2011 and 2014, I continue regarding the capital development of the Phillips to be impressed by the creative output and Street site which have not progressed. dedication of the Association’s staff, volunteers, honorary officers and members. It is this This impacts on our ability to deliver the collective effort that makes it a unique institution programme of activities that we want to which must be safeguarded through thoughtful as well as the underlying efficiency of the stewardship. We need to ensure that the pas- organisation. Ultimately, we need a sion for delivering such a varied and inclusive multi-purpose venue that supports the arts programme continues long into the future. requirements of an increasingly diverse and inclusive arts and education agenda either in As an Association we must secure the financial support of, or as a replacement to, existing and technical resources which means the facilities. organisation can continue to focus on the further development of a broad, visionary and As the Director’s report and Treasurer’s report participatory programme that touches all parts of demonstrate, the Association continues to the community. deliver an incredible amount with limited resources and does so with positivity and While we are grateful for the financial support passion. given through the States of Jersey revenue grant, the continued real term reduction in the I would like to take this opportunity to thank level of this contribution places an increasing everyone who contributes to this very special strain on the Association. The 2016 revenue organisation for their efforts over the past year St. George’s School: Scheherazade grant is 1% less than the grant given in 2011. and hope that we successfully meet the During the same period the cost of living has challenges ahead with that same positive increased by 15% and overall States outlook. expenditure has increased by 16%. Andrew Goodyear This trend puts a considerable burden on the BSc (Hons) team, and makes it increasingly difficult to maintain the quality and breadth of programming which has become synonymous with Jersey Arts Centre. We are committed to progressing alternative methods of funding but it must be balanced with effective support from government if we are to continue to deliver the range of initiatives which so successfully engage the local community in the cultural animation of Island life.

At the end of the year responsibility for the arts was transferred from the Education, Sport and Culture Department to Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture. We have met with the officers and States Members responsible for the Arts and hope that they will support us as best they can within the wider budgetary constraints being placed upon them. In recent years the Association has lost rehearsal, performance and office space at St James and will shortly lose access to temporary Sir Andrew Motion Honorary Patron (for 2013-2017) Financial Report Amici Artium: Ingrid Fliter and Anton Dressler 5

It has been my pleasure to continue my role as The overall cash management of Jersey Arts Treasurer for Jersey Arts Centre in 2015. As Centre is strong and there is £186,070 of cash always the executive team and staff have balances at the end of 2015 which is an worked hard and this year has been particularly increase of £18,142 on 2014. The cash challenging. balance was also aided by a working capital benefit from lower debtors and management of An overall deficit of £56,692 from operations supplier payments. was recorded for 2015. There is a challenge ahead in funding for This reflects the difficulty Jersey Arts Centre operational activities and the States of Jersey has had in raising external funding to needs to address this. In addition, there needs supplement the grant received from the States to be a focus on the need to fund longer term of Jersey. This grant has not risen in real terms investment in Jersey Arts Centre both from a since at least 2003 and the impact of this is property and from an equipment perspective. shown in our financial results.

In my report for 2014, I highlighted the need for Deanne Le Gresley the States of Jersey to clarify its property BA (Hons), MA, FCMA investment strategy for the arts so that the Jersey Arts Centre could focus on the correct venue, rehearsal and office space. The Chairman has indicated in his report the impact this lack of decision making is having.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Amici Artium: Peter Donohoe Total income was £784,124 in 2015 which was a decrease of 9.6% on 2014 mainly as a result of the 2014 sponsorship related to the TIE show (The Great Warrior). Grants also fell by £17,824 mainly as a result of the one off grants received in 2014 for specific projects not being replicated in 2015.

This has also had an impact on total expenditure which has decreased by 6.8% since 2014 which is directly related to the change in project levels year on year.

Operational income, excluding projects, was £742,854 versus last year of £733,501 which is an increase of £9,353.

It is important to note that the level of administration costs has remained constant year on year and establishment costs have decreased by £14,084 mainly as a result of lower repairs and renewals. This variance was unfortunately offset by higher cost of hirings which did not translate through to increased revenue.

Jersey Arts Centre has a strong balance sheet with £910,630 of Total Net Assets. Vamos Theatre: Nursing Lives 6 Director’s Report Eve Loiseau as Edith Piaf

Jersey Arts Centre delivered extraordinary and 15 for full details – and together with our Junior an innovative, dynamic and enjoyable place to unique learning, community and performance Drama Group and ACT (ArtsCentreTheatre) – be. opportunities throughout the year but the see page 14 – these companies continued to financial challenges forced an operation deficit provide invaluable participatory theatre It continues to be a great privilege to be your for 2015. experiences for the community at large. Director and to lead Jersey Arts Centre. Once again: thank you all so very much for Throughout 2015 we delivered: 218 ticketed The 11th Human Rights Festival – see page 17 your continued support. performance events with 21,454 attendances; – concentrated on issues concerning the rights 17 exhibitions in the Berni Gallery; 18 of women throughout the world with Jersey Here’s wishing our members, and indeed all exhibitions in the Bar Gallery; 37 courses and College for Girls once again participating in our our audiences, a creative time throughout 2016 workshops with 328 participants; 188 Arts in education programme. as Jersey Arts Centre forges forward at both Health Care concerts across the Island’s care Phillips Street and beyond. settings; nine Channel Islands Music Council The Management Committee continued to concerts; three residencies; two youtheatre monitor and support both strategic and Daniel Austin productions; our 15th consecutive year of operational initiatives to develop both our readings with the youtheatre at Holocaust infrastructure and programme throughout the Memorial Day; a special drama at the year and the unparalleled community Liberation 70 celebrations in People’s Park; the participation in the arts that we offer, and for afternoon celebrations on Liberation Day; one which it is a privilege and a pleasure to Junior Drama presentation; our fifth Theatre-in- continue to be responsible. Education project, The Great Warrior, from 2014 touring to Bad Wurzach; the 2nd Polish We fully settled into our new office space at Film Festival; the 5th People’s Choice event; Charles House, Charles Street, having moved the 11th Human Rights Festival; and all with in September 2013. This has proved ideal in only the equivalent of 15 full-time members of terms of being located so near to Phillips Street staff. and has improved communication and efficiencies. We also continued to be so very Matthew Keywood, our 15th Assistant Stage warmly welcomed by the Connétable of St. Manager, completed his Apprenticeship in July Helier and all at the Town Hall with our and took up a place on the Stage Management residency at the Old Magistrate’s Court. course at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham. However, we were given notice in the autumn We wish him great success. Unfortunately, we of 2015 that we must vacate the Old temporarily froze this post in August for Magistrate’s Court at the end of August 2016 financial and operational reasons. as the Parish requires this space back to facilitate Parish activities and the lease with Our thanks are extended to Indulge Media for Property Holdings on Charles House expires at their continued work in maintaining our website this time, too. and the associated facilities at: www.artscentre.je As reported over the past 15 years, this Annual Report is a testament to all that has been Amici Artium continued with promoting concerts achieved in, with and for the community during and offering our audiences some of the world’s the past 32+ years by the many volunteers, most respected and renowned classical tutors, staff, committee members, individuals musicians with a special 10th anniversary and sponsors who have made the Centre their concert with Peter Donohoe. Once again: our home. special thanks to Michael Munz-Jones and his associates for their tremendous and continued We always look forward with great optimism, support. amidst the many challenges - both financial and logistical - knowing that the vision, energy We would once again like to thank both Stuart and commitment that will be required to sustain Fox, Managing Director, and Caroline Mongan, us through the continued Island and global his PA, at J.J. Fox International for over 32 economic challenges will need to be great also. years’ support of the Fox Open Art Competition. As always, our sincerest thanks to one and all Jersey Arts Centre’s youtheatre presented two for their commitment, support and energy original productions during the year – see page which will continue to make Jersey Arts Centre Nick Steur: A Piece of Time Performances youtheatre: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest 7

A broad professional programme, The Channel Islands Music Council (CIMC) concerning women's rights throughout the week complemented by local societies and community programmed work across the Islands for the (see page 17 for the full details). groups, was presented at the Benjamin Meaker 41st year – the results of which can be Jersey Film Society enjoyed 16 screenings Theatre (BMT), the Old Magistrate’s Court discovered on 18. There were also a throughout 2015, once again making its home at (OMC) and at various other locations throughout number of other concerts from Julian Byzantine Jersey Arts Centre. Films included: Before The 2015. Music, drama, dance and the literary arts and Anna Noakes, Idil Biret, Acappella Brass Winter Chill (France/Luxembourg 2013), Omar were all represented in our professional and Charlie Siem. (Palestine 2013) and Black Narcissus (UK 1947) programme, together with performances and in the spring, whilst Far From The Madding presentations from local clubs and societies, Oddsocks Productions returned to the Island Crowd (UK/USA 1967) and Alfred Hitchcock's schools, businesses and charities. with two productions. The first was in January Psycho (USA 1960) featured in the autumn. with The Wind in the Willows followed in August Membership of the society continues to grow, Jersey Amateur Dramatic Club presented The with Much Ado About Nothing in the brand new and we look forward to the next year's Wonderful World of Mother Goose during venue of Coronation Park. There were 681 programme of films. January at the BMT with total attendances of attendances at the four performances of The 1,274 over 11 performances. Kindertransport Wind in the Willows and 2,247 attendances at We also worked with Jersey Film Society to was presented between 5-9 May and there were nine performances of Much Ado. This brings the present our fourth year of Monday Matinées, in 327 attendances over five performances, and Oddsocks attendance total to: 2,928 and association with Arts in Health Care, throughout We'll Meet Again was presented between 21-25 13.6% of our overall ticketed performance the year to encourage filmgoers to spend the July with 645 attendances over six figures. The new venue of Coronation Park was afternoon at Jersey Arts Centre enjoying classic performances. Together with Neighbourhood received well, and we are looking forward to movies on the big screen. There was an Watch by Alan Ayckbourn in the autumn, with their new summer show, Macbeth, that will be introduction to each film and complimentary tea 309 attendances over four performances, the presented from 1 to 10 August (not Sunday 7 and biscuits after the screenings. We started in JADC total for the year was 2,555 attendances August) in 2016. January with the 1968 cult classic, Whatever over 26 performances. Happened to Baby Jane, starring Bette Davis Drama highlights included a number of shows and Joan Crawford and finished in December The Street Dance School's Dance Fusion had seen at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe including: with a run of three special Christmas matinées: 1,221 attendances over its three performances Ontroerend Goed's Sirens with 79 attendances The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, The in the spring, and Drama Lab presented The over two performances; Confirmation from Chris Nightmare Before Christmas and The Polar Accordion Shop and The Crazy Sexy Cool Girl's Thorpe with 24 attendances; BigMoutH with 55 Express. There were 14 screenings with a total Fan Club in February and March, with 628 attendances over two and Nick Steur returned of 736 attendances. attendances over eight performances. Various with A Piece of Time, performed at the Assembly classes in the returned, Room in St Helier's Town Hall with 97 Our thanks to Geoffrey Coppock (President), together with a number of primary and attendances over three performances. There Carol Preston and Derek Gray from Jersey Film secondary school productions, including: Victoria was also a contemporary dance performance Society for their continued support. College Preparatory School’s Pan In Neverland from 2 Faced Dance, Dreaming in Code, with with 601 attendances at the three public 103 attendances. Daniel Austin also presented Other highlights throughout the year included: performances; St. George’s Preparatory Jersey Arts Centre's first collaboration with Jersey Arts Centre's Honorary Patron, Andrew School’s Scheherazade with 367 attendances at Brighter Futures in What Are We Going To Do Motion, reading from his new publication, The its two public performances; and Beaulieu With All Our Children! on 14 March, which New World; Blue Apple Theatre's Much Ado School's The Little Mermaid Jr. in December performed to a sell-out audience of 255. About Nothing; Place as Memory poetry with 1181 attendances at their four public readings; Some Like It Sung from Art'Comedia; performances and one school's performance. Two mask theatre companies performed in Mora and The Hubert Travert Jazz Quartet in 2015: Vamos Theatre presented Nursing Lives concert; Fol Espoir's Instructions for American Amici Artium celebrated its 10th anniversary in in April, with 260 attendances over two Servicemen in Britain; YolanDa Brown in 2015, with a Gala Concert from Peter Donohoe performances, and Kulunka Teatro returned with Concert; the second Polish Film Festival; and attracting 176 audience members on 12 Solitudes, attracting 189 attendances over two Joglaresa performing at St Brelade's Church. February. Throughout the year there were also performances in October. concerts from the Skampa String Quartet with As mentioned in previous Annual Reports, it is 145 attendances; Alexandre Tharaud (piano) There were several concerts as part of The vital that we continue to celebrate the diverse with 92 attendances; Anton Dressler (clarinet) Robert Tilling Series: Kaz Hawkins, Mike Arts here in the Island. We hope that some of and Ingrid Fliter (piano) with 70 attendances. We Dowling and Martin Simpson in the autumn. In the above events inspired, challenged, and also enjoyed concerts during the autumn season total, there were 194 attendances at these three brought about debate about the world in which from Francesco Piemontesi (piano) with 67 concerts. we live. attendances, and Anthony Goldstone and Caroline Clemmow (piano) with 70 attendances. The Human Rights Festival presented its 11th year at Jersey Arts Centre exploring issues 8 Statistics Kim Jordan

Promotions at Jersey Arts Centre could be broken down by art form as follows:

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 The Monday Matinées from 2012, and other music events, which do % % % % % % % % not fit into classical, jazz or world Drama 24 22 24 21 22 19 20 23 music genres have diversified the programme since that time. Classical Music 19 25 27 16 22 14 13 17 Jazz + World Music 25 21 17 20 14.5 14 15 17 Jersey Arts Centre’s youtheatre, Dance 5 6 6 5 7 4 3 2 ArtsCentreTheatre (ACT), Junior Drama, the Human Rights Festival Comedy 3 9 - 5 7 7 3 - and the Polish Film Festival have Literature / Lectures 3 1 8 8 4 7 6 6 also produced a broader pro- gramme. youtheatre + ACT + Junior Drama 13 9 9 12 9 9 12 11 Other 8 7 9 13 14.5 26 28 24

The following capacity figures give a broad guide to predicting future box office revenues:

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 % % % % % % % % Drama 66 71 61 75 56 46 63 65 Classical Music 34 31 47 28 33 26 28 33 Jazz + World Music 45 42 50 47 58 35 41 32 Dance 57 61 44 26 45 16 19 41 Comedy 32 49 - 53 50 56 29 - It should be noted that there were Looking at the number of ticketed performances for promotions and hirings, and between the Theatre-in-Education performances Benjamin Meaker Theatre, St. James or the Old Magistrate’s Court, the statistics are thus: in 2013 and in 2014 together with the Durrell storytelling project in 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2009*. A further 981 tickets were sold for Number of Promotions 101 105 110 108 110 102 126 116 events for other organisations. Number of Hirings 128 116 126 162 131 122 116 100 It is important to note that in 2015 Performances in Schools / Alfresco* - 27* - - - 21 27 2 the Old Magistrate’s Court was also used for: three weeks to facilitate Total Ticketed Performances 229 248 236 270 241 245 269 218 two of the three residencies; a week each for the spring and summer Performances at the BMT 199 187 185 208 196 197 209 192 Drama Schools; other Courses and Performances at St. James / OMC 13 17 39 40 29 11 13 8 Workshops including a crochet course; and that the Jersey Performances at Other Spaces 17 44 12 22 16 16 20 16 Arts Centre’s youtheatre, Performances in Schools - - - - - 21 27 2 ArtsCentreTheatre (ACT) and Junior Total Ticketed Performances 229 248 236 270 241 245 269 218 Drama were based at the OMC with more than 140 rehearsals taking place at various times. Total Tickets Sold 29,725 31,179 29,264 34,331 27,836 27,927 31,169 21,454 Jersey Arts Centre moved out of St. James and the Vicarage in Average Audience 130 126 124 127 116 114 116 98 September 2013 to offices at Charles House, Charles Street, and to the Old Magistrate’s Court at St. Helier Town Hall. Statistics continued... Carol Harries Wood: There’s No Place Like Home 9

Benjamin Meaker Theatre and St. James Utilisation:

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 % % % % % % % % Benjamin Meaker Promotions 44 41 35 34 43 40 44 47 Benjamin Meaker Hirings 56 59 65 66 57 60 56 53

St. James Promotions 46 76 87 45 28 73 - - St. James Hirings 54 24 13 55 72 27 - -

During 2015 there were a further 32 non-ticketed hirings – comprising rehearsals, seminars and workshops – at Jersey Arts Centre and the Old Magistrate’s Court.

As stated in previous reports, there are inherent dangers in viewing figures as percentages because some of the smaller events attracting what seems like a relatively low percentage turnout may be extremely successful in their own right. However, once again, a broad overview is achieved with the above figures. Chris Thorpe: Confirmation

Whatever Happened to Baby Jane The Robert Tilling Series: Kaz Hawkins 10 Exhibitions Staffer

2015 was a busy yet exciting year for the Berni of the gallery, produced within 36 hours. While worry about the work itself; and, finally, but just Gallery. 17 exhibitions were shown while a great Kay Pont created a more diminutive escape into as importantly, you the members of Jersey Arts variety of adults and students ascended its stairs her own world of Sylvan Shores. Centre whose presence at these exhibitions and to be educated and inspired. There were also a purchase of the work itself makes the job further 18 exhibitions displayed in the Bar As mentioned above, the annual Original worthwhile. 2015 was a great year; let’s hope Gallery, of: drawing and illustration, printmaking, Student Art Exhibition show was the highlight of 2016 is just as successful. screen prints, watercolour and oil paintings, August, and last year’s winner, Edward Farley, mixed media, sculpture, and also for charity followed on with his own exhibition focusing on Mark Blanchard awareness campaigns. his return to painting outdoors and his love for Exhibitions Sub-committee Chairman nature. As ever, all of the exhibitions were coordinated by the Exhibitions Sub-committee and their hard Sophie Morrish was the judge of the 33rd Fox work and knowledge ensured a varied and Open Art Competition and her introductory show imaginative programme that combined the best Refugium provided a thoughtful interpretation of of Jersey talent with that available from off the the marks and presence of animals within the Island. Their committed dedication continued landscape of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. throughout the year as every third Sunday they Her winning choice showed how mixed media took down and then hung every exhibition can be used effectively in the contemporary art ensuring the quality of the display reflected the world with Lucy Le Brocq’s picture Trying To Be professional integrity for which the Berni is Something You’re Not. renowned. Printmaking proved a very significant addition to The programme for the year included painting, the Berni Gallery’s exhibitions this year. drawing, photography and prints which spanned January’s fascinating Imprint show, curated by an age range of exhibitor from 12 to 80. Both Kerry-Jane Warner, drew on work from individuals and groups displayed work of contemporary practitioners and strove to explain outstanding quality while our two competition the different techniques, styles and mediums exhibitions, the Original Student Art Exhibition employed by them, while Russell Layton’s and the Fox Open Art Competition, attracted an Fantasy Island promoted an imaginary Jersey excellent number of entries: testament indeed to through his use of computer aided design and the amount of artistic talent available today. giclée printing processes. In stark contrast to this was the 19th Century printing processes Photography was as popular as ever with four employed by French graphic artists as they exhibitions being dedicated to it. From the strove to depict their internationally famous variety of the Inter-island A level students at the Victor Hugo in caricature form, put together start of their careers to the mature professionals wonderfully by the Alliance Française in March. of the Archisle Quintessence exhibition, the insight of the photographer’s eye was ever Sculpture featured twice in 2015 and showed present. Mark Le Ruez also gave a personal how three dimensional forms can excite and insight into his journey through his life so far with inform. From Mark Guest’s Points of Light and From Childhood’s Hour I Have Not Been, while Empty Space in June to Carol Harries-Wood’s Ianthe Ruthven took us on a journey along the Touring Exhibition There’s No Place Like Home Atlantic Wall capturing the remains of the in October, the message and creativity of each fortifications and structures from the German piece shone through while the craftsmanship of occupation of Europe during the Second World the individual artist was similarly recognised. War. In conclusion, I would like to thank all those Painting and Drawing was by far our most people without whose help the Berni Gallery’s popular medium for exhibitions this year with the exhibitions would not take place. From Jason discipline represented in four exhibitions and as Kenyon and Steven Laffoley-Edwards, whose part of a further five. Beaulieu School’s exhibition technical and practical support bring each started off the year with their intriguing Diversity, exhibition to realisation; to Daniel Austin and followed closely by Michelle Le Cornu and Anne Alison Ward, whose secretarial and liaison skills Morgan’s thought provoking MAM and Peter meld artists, sponsors and the Exhibitions John Thompson’s sensual Nemophilist. Selected Sub-committee into one coordinated team; to the artists then presented an Island Games themed sponsors, big and small, whose financial Sporting Bodies show that literally filled the walls commitment ensures that the artists only have to Russell Layton Courses and Workshops Half Term Art 11

This year we introduced a highly successful Spring Season 106 Attendances course: Chocolate Crafting for Children, which sold out in each of its 3 workshops during the Junior Drama Lucy Abraham, Joss MacDonald autumn season. This popular course has gone Lunchtime Meditation Chinmayi Celina Sochczewska on to be a regular feature in the courses and Svaroopa Yoga Chinmayi Celina Sochczewska workshops program. Half Term Drama Molly Byrne Shore, Joss MacDonald Half Term Art Justine Taylor We also had another very successful Creative Aerial Arts Hayley Wray Writing Workshop weekend which sold out to Ballroom and Latin Dance Smooth Moves Dance School 12 participants with a further 10 participants at Speak-in-A-Week: Spanish Elena Fiodoruk the HMP La Moye workshop. Balloon Twisting Workshop Royston South We welcomed some new tutors this past year with Jacob Le Breton teaching our summer art courses: Sci-Art and Egyptian Art, Summer Season 113 Attendances which were received with very positive feedback. Daniel Austin also returned to Junior Drama Lucy Abraham, Joss MacDonald directing the Junior Drama company with Fiona Experimental Print Making Kerry Jane Warner Marchant joining him as a co-director. Visiting Creative Writing Workshop Barbara Large and Adrienne Dines poet, Nicola Waldron, also joined us to deliver Poetry in Place Workshop Nicola Waldron the Poetry in Place workshop. Once-a-Week Spanish Elena Fiodoruk Lunchtime Meditation Chinmayi Celina Sochczewska Number of Participants Speak-in-A-Week: French Elena Fiodoruk Summer Drama School Molly Byrne Shore, Bryony Harris Spring: 106 / Summer: 113 / Autumn: 109 Uptown Funk Dance Rebecca Giulietta Summer Decorations Justine Taylor Total: 328 Summer Art School: Sci-Art Jacob Le Breton Summer Art School: Egyptian Art Jacob Le Breton Total number of courses: 37

Total number of different tutors: 19 Autumn Season 109 Attendances

Junior Drama Daniel Austin, Fiona Marchant Crochet Winter Warmers Hazel Mclaren Lunchtime Meditation Chinmayi Celina Sochczewska Lunchtime Japanese Ritsuko Kimura Chocolate Crafting Sweet Favours Jersey Russian Conversation Tatjana Gorina Make-up: Fights and Bruises Alice Bizarre Make-up: Day of the Dead Alice Bizarre Make-up: Zombies Alice Bizarre Christmas Crochet Hazel Mclaren Christmas Crochet in a Day Hazel Mclaren Festive Pajaki Making Kerry-Jane Warner

Egyptian Art Education and

12 Outreach Residencies

In addition to our vast range of courses – Three companies/individuals were invited by TIDEWALKING see page 11 – and the work with our Jersey Arts Centre in 2015 to develop and Veronique Besnard + Naomi West Theatre-in-Education company – see page present their newly formed work, or works in Venue: Old Magistrate's Court 13 – there were a number of other Education progress, either in the unique environment Saturday 12 September and Outreach initiatives continued and that is the Old Magistrate’s Court or the developed by Jersey Arts Centre. Benjamin Meaker Theatre at Phillips Street. Photographer Veronique Besnard and local performance artist Naomi West resided for As in previous years, we have continued our FLESH! LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! an intensive period in the Old Magistrate's relationship with HMP La Moye, offering The Brewing Company Court, working to create a piece of live another successful workshop with Oddsocks Friday 20 March performance that included projected Productions. Also, in November 2015, we photography and film. Movement, sound, were once again able to attend their Flesh! Lights! Camera! Action! was a new image, text and play with light created a performances of devised pieces for the show from The Brewing Company, featuring unique experience for the audience. Drama Eisteddfod. We also had Adrienne ex-youtheatre member Craig Hamilton. It was Dines and Barbara Large offer a Creative about sexuality, feminism, the media, privacy There was a total of 114 attendances at the Writing workshop at the prison, which was and control. It was about getting angry, performances of these three residencies. so successful it has been requested for making a mess and starting conversations. future years. The performance was followed by a Q & A session in which members of the audience There were a number of schools workshops had a chance to participate in a debate with including: two with Vamos Theatre Company themselves and the theatre company about at Victoria College and Jersey College for the themes explored, and ask questions Girls; one with 2Faced Dance Company at about The Brewing Company concerning Le Rocquier; and one with Fol Espoir at JCG. process and performance. The Brewing Company was supported by The School of We offered a further workshop with Vamos Arts, University of Kent and Jersey Arts called Listening With Your Eyes which was Centre. aimed at health care professionals in assisting communication with patients BLOCKBUSTER through non-verbal communication. This was Frank Wurzinger a new initiative for Jersey Arts Centre but Thursday 9 April + Friday 10 April was met with a very positive response with over 30 attendances. It is something that we Taking place in the Easter Holidays, Blockbuster hope to offer and develop year-on-year. Blockbuster was a chance for young people to write, create and star in their own short Jersey Arts Centre facilitated 10 Project films. The content, the story, the acting, the Trident students for two weeks each set design and the production all came from throughout the year but was unable to the participants, with a little help from Frank employ a 16th Assistant Stage Manager Wurzinger and his team playing the parts of (One Year Apprenticeship) after Matthew directors, writers and cameramen. The Keywood completed his one year as our 15th finished film was then screened in a ASM, before going off to study Stage première for the participants to watch. Management at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham.

Oddsocks: Much Ado About Nothing Flesh! Lights! Camera! Action! Tidewalking Partnerschaft (Twinning)

with Bad Wurzach The Great Warrior – photo by Robin Savage 13

Jersey Arts Centre has been organising Jersey Arts Centre’s stage team has also cultural exchanges with St. Helier’s twin town allowed for the professional delivery of these of Bad Wurzach since 2003 as part of the productions, in style, with Steven Laffoley- peace, reconciliation and friendship initiative Edwards playing an instrumental part in the that began with the official twinning in 2002. success of the tours.

Since this time we have toured 6 youtheatre Our thanks also extend to the Head Teacher productions to the Kurhaus in Bad Wurzach at the Realschule: Frau Blaschko, who and performed both a schools and a public makes these exchanges possible, and five of evening show on each occasion. Two of our her teaching staff who, over the years, have Theatre-in-Education productions have also been instrumental in machinating the details toured to the Realschule and to schools in of the exchanges: Ingeborg Ege, Volker Biberach and Kisslegg. Jedelhauser, Heidi Maier, Franziska Gsteu and Ralph Schulz. Dankeshön. On each occasion, members of both the youtheatre and Theatre-in-Education However, Hermann Bilgeri is the one person companies have stayed with German families over the years who has believed in the Liberation 70 and enjoyed unparalleled hospitality during Partnerschaft initiative and ensured our their stay and delivered practical drama well-being, safety and itineraries and thus workshops on concentration, communication facilitating the phenomenal success of these and commitment at each school. adventures. Hermann: Dankeshön.

Members of the youtheatre have also Jersey Arts Centre’s commitment to these reciprocated on five separate occasions cultural youth exchanges these past 12 years when they have hosted groups in 2005, has been pioneering and unparalleled in 2008, 2010, 2013 and 2015. Jersey Arts terms of cultural diplomacy and in cementing Centre will again be hosting in 2017. On peace, reconciliation and friendship. each occasion c.15 young people travel to the Island. The Tours

In 2005, and for the Liberation 60 2003: Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare Celebrations, ex-internees, youtheatre members and young people from Bad 2005: The Last Voyage of Philip D’Auvergne Wurzach performed the ‘Opportunity Drama’ by Simon Crowcroft for Her Majesty The Queen in Liberation Square on Liberation Day. 2005: Secret Weapons by Daniel Austin

In January 2015, our fifth Theatre-in- 2008: The Women of Troy by Euripides Education project, The Great Warrior, Liberation 60 performed back at the Realshule and also at 2010: Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht a school in Kisslegg. There were a total of 262 attendances at these three 2012: The Conversation by youtheatre performances with the company also delivering two practical workshops 2015: The Great Warrior by Daniel Austin introducing the themes and issues in the play. 2016: Matchbox Theatre by Michael Frayn

On each tour, the St. Helier Partnerschaft Committee has contributed a grant towards the cost of Jersey Arts Centre’s van travelling with set, costume, lighting and sound and for this we are hugely grateful.

On each exchange, youtheatre and Theatre- in-Education members are chaperoned by parents without whom the journeys would not be possible. Matchbox Theatre 14 ArtsCentreTheatre (ACT) Junior Drama

2015 once again saw two ACT projects take Our Junior Drama group for 8-13 year olds to the Jersey Arts Centre stage. The July started in January 2006 with two senior production was a classic restoration comedy, members of our youtheatre taking Sheridan’s The School for Scandal. The set, participants through the disciplines of as has been the case for most of the group’s commitment, communication and recent productions, was minimalist and concentration. representative rather than realistic. However, for what was essentially a costume drama, Since that time, 14 former members of the director Jason Kenyon decided that his actors youtheatre have taught Junior Drama: should be adorned in period costume. In this Francesca Duncan, Jonny Liron, Jack they were aided, in no small measure, by both Speckleton, Andrew Oliveira, Jenny the Green Room Club and the JADC, whose McCarthy, Jacqui Wagner, Sheri Burt, William costume stores were fully utilised. However, Howell-Jackson, Hettie Duncan, Craig the purchase of the necessary wigs, and Hamilton, Raoul Crosby and Ellie Donohoe assorted accessories required, contributed to with Joss MacDonald and Lucy Abraham this being one of the most expensive being the tutors for two terms on 2015. productions of ACT’s 13 year history. Daniel Austin returned as Director of the company in the September, when current The latter half of the year had the group tutors went off to University, and now continuing its association with the Jersey co-directs with Fiona Marchant, who is also Eisteddfod, producing no less than seven a member of ACT. original pieces for the festival. Sadly, with less than two weeks to go before they were to be In July 2015, Brian Patten’s Gargling with performed, one of the pieces, The Help, had Jelly was presented on the Benjamin Meaker to be withdrawn (due to illness) both from the Stage with 16 participants and an audience Eisteddfod and the omnibus evening of of 65. 15 young actors started working on Cornucopia 2, which followed a week later. their own piece of theatre, entitled something theatre, from September 2015 which will be Despite this small set-back, ACT’s fifth foray presented in June 2016. into Jersey’s Premiere Festival of the Arts once again proved critically and financially Over the past six years the group has successful. However, we hope that The Help presented eight productions, including: David will premiere in November 2016! Holman’s Whale (2006), Lynne Reid Banks’s The Travels of Yoshi and the Tea Kettle In the last 13 years ACT has provided over (2009), an adaptation of The Jungle Book 130 local actors with opportunities and (2010), Nigel Williams’s adaptation of William challenges, both on and off stage, in 22 Golding’s Lord of the Flies (2011), Granny productions. It continues to attract performers Big Pants – created by the group (2012), the and audiences alike as we look forward to ancient classic The Odyssey (2013) and future productions in the years to come. Gargling with Jelly (2015). The group has also worked on Bertolt Brecht texts, devised Jason Kenyon and improvised along the way, and made ACT Director presentations of short pieces.

ACT’s Fi Marchant youtheatre The Trial 15

2015 was another groundbreaking year for the directorial reins of Jersey Arts Centre's Day on 27 January at the Occupation Tapestry members of Jersey Arts Centre’s youtheatre. youtheatre to current co-directors Nicole Gallery at the Maritime Museum. Three This 14-strong company was again Twinam and Hettie Duncan who, having been current members and four former members of challenged with a series of performance members themselves between 2005 and the youtheatre, as well as three members of opportunities and experiences that extended 2011, returned to Jersey after graduating from Junior Drama also took part in the Liberation each and everyone’s theatre skills and University. 70 Drama performed at People's Park on developed knowledge and understanding of Liberation Day. various drama and theatre disciplines, The latter half of 2015 saw the youtheatre including: communication, concentration present its 30th major production in the shape It is always a pleasure and a privilege for the and commitment. of Dale Wasserman's adaptation of Ken youtheatre to be asked to animate these Kesey's One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, important Island events and ceremonies, From the experience of rehearsing and which was performed on the Benjamin and is an important and inspiring aspect of performing in the Old Magistrate's Court, Meaker stage (24-27 June). There were 14 the work of Jersey Arts Centre. tackling American accents, to readings at the participants in the production and 284 Holocaust Memorial Day event and a special attendances at the four performances. Hettie Duncan + Nicole Twinam performance at the Liberation 70 celebrations youtheatre Directors at People's Park, the company again rose to 's Tom Ogg stated that: the various tasks and created original, innovative and challenging theatre. “…if anyone can be said to take risks, it’s the Arts Centre’s youtheatre… [this] innovative With rehearsals every Wednesday evening theatre company has been behind some of during term time and some Sunday rehearsals the Island’s most imaginative stage throughout the spring and summer, members productions of the last decade… The two were – as always – committed, enthusiastic, directors have clearly used their own energised and disciplined. backgrounds as youtheatre actors to draw out performances that entirely belie their cast’s 9 youtheatre members committed to the youthful years… The electric-shock therapy spring production of Steven Berkoff’s version sequence was particularly ingenious…” of The Trial by Franz Kafka (4-7 February) which performed at the Old Magistrate's Eight members of the youtheatre were also Court. There were 120 attendances over four involved in readings for Holocaust Memorial sold out performances. The Trial was co-directed by Daniel Austin and Nicole Twinam.

Our review in the Jersey Evening Post, by Joanna Johnson, gives an indication of the relevance and originality of the production:

“The Old Magistrate’s Court was the perfect setting… The ensemble worked like a cell and symbolised physically the levels of tension and tone in the play… They moved their cast around like merry-go-round figures, strung them up like puppets and made them intimidating, tribal, violent, absurd and cajoling while navigating between poles of utter torment and surrealist humour… The play was meant to be in this space… it was the way they turned the place into a labyrinth that was most impressive… The performance was fizzing with youthful energy… this drama has never been more relevant.”

After The Trial, and 14 years and 29 productions later, Daniel Austin handed over One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Jersey Evening Post) 16 People’s Choice

Three events were presented as part of our THE JAR FAMILY People’s Choice in autumn 2015. Suggested by Ally Camsell Saturday 31 October

MEADOWLARK Hartlepool based The Jar Family are five Suggested by Louise Doublet individual songwriters and musicians, who Saturday 24 October decided that, rather than strive for success in isolation, they would join forces to pool their Reminiscent of folk favourites Bon Iver, Welsh talent. Taking their name from the donations jar indie outfit Meadowlark played in Jersey for the they passed around at early gigs, the industrial first time as the first People's Choice event of folk band are a tight knit group who had the 2015. With their beautiful blend of melancholic foresight to realise that they were stronger indie-folk, and ethereal vocals from Kate collectively than they were individually. Brought McGill, the gig was a must-see for live music back to Jersey Arts Centre by popular demand! fans! There were 110 attendances at the three People’s Choice events. JORDAN BURROWS Suggested by Michelle Parker Tuesday 27 October

Jordan Burrows is a 20 year old acoustic singer-songwriter from Jersey. Often likened to Ed Sheeran, he has played many shows in Jersey and the UK, including the past two Festivals. Jordan is played regularly on the Best of British Unsigned Radio station, which broadcasts on over 80 stations across 15 countries. In 2014 Jordan was awarded 'Best British Unsigned Male' by public vote.

Meadowlark

Jordan Burrows The Jar Family 11th Human Rights Festival 17

In November 2015, Jersey Arts Centre THE DREAM OF SHAHRAZAD presented the 11th Human Rights Film Festival (South Africa / Egypt / Jordan / France / The from 10 - 13 November. Netherlands, 2014) wove a web of music, politics and storytelling, using the mythological In keeping with other years, the festival sought Arabian princess as a metaphor for the way in to highlight, through the medium of film, foreign which creativity and politics coincide in response and domestic human rights issues that give an to oppression. Filmed before, during and after insight into how people live, and sometimes die, the 'Arab Spring', the documentary told the in some of the most oppressed regions of the stories of artists, mothers and activists as they world, as well as closer to home. come to terms with a new violent world.

In 2015, the festival concentrated on issues There were 112 attendances at the four public concerning the rights of women throughout the screenings with a further 160 young people world with four film screenings. attending the education programme throughout the week from . What Tomorrow Brings

PRIVATE VIOLENCE (USA, 2014) explored a simple but deeply disturbing fact of American life: the most dangerous place for a woman in America is her own home. Through the eyes of two women, one a survivor, the other a campaigner, Private Violence asked questions that hold the potential to change our society: "Why does he abuse?" "Why do we turn away?" "How do we begin to build a future without domestic violence?"

THE TRIALS OF SPRING (Egypt, USA, 2015) was an eye-opening story of three Egyptian women, Hend Nafea, Mariam Kirollos and Khadiga Hennawi, whose personal and political journeys over the last four years The Dream of Shaharazade are symbolic of the treatment of women during the Egyptian uprisings. Their stories illuminated the vital - and often underreported - role women play in shaping the country's future.

BURDEN OF PEACE (Guatemala / The Netherlands / Spain, 2015) followed Guatemala's first female attorney general, Claudia Paz y Paz, and her battle to bring justice to powerful criminals and corrupt politicians. A real-life tale of personal sacrifice, hard-fought change and hope, this insight into Paz y Paz's struggle highlighted prejudice, sexism and determination.

Burden of Peace Trials of Spring 18 Channel Islands Music Council Ferio Saxophone Quartet

The Channel Islands Music Council was set This takes a great deal of dedication from the up in 1974 to promote and support live music many volunteers who support the work of the both within schools and for the public across Council. Once tours are confirmed it is the all four islands. The challenges of getting responsibility of each island organisation to performers to and between the islands is well promote the up-coming concerts. This is of known and to have such a coordinating group particular importance to the smaller islands as ensures that the brief, which has remained a significant part of the audience are visitors. constant over 40 years, has been met. Feedback from the audiences is also The CIMC has no funds of its own, but important with the continual efforts of the promotes the performances on behalf of the Council to promote high quality and very participating organisations, remaining varied concerts. The Council endeavours to responsible for contractual arrangements with have a range of genres throughout the season the artists. This cooperation ensures that all and also to vary from season to season. islands benefit whilst being flexible to accommodate the ever changing policies, The 2015 Tour Programme requirements and finances of each participating organisation. April: Leslie Howard – piano (public only)

The continued success and enjoyment of the May: Coull Quartet String Ensemble performances is due in no small part to the (public only) David Rees-Williams hard work and preparations of the Council. Whilst there have been nine tours this year June: Piaf: The Songs – the music of Edith many more were considered with all the Piaf by Eve Loiseau (public only) attendant negotiations over tour dates, venue availability, travel arrangements, June: Carlos Munoz Villalobos and Leo accommodation needs, fees and above all Turner– traditional South American performance content. One factor that cannot (schools and public) be managed is the weather and its impact on an actual tour. Each island, fully supported by July: Tashi Lhunpo Monks – Tibetan the Council has to deal with issues as they Monastery music (schools and public) crop up just before or during a tour, such as illness, and deals with these issues on the July: Ray Burley – Guitar (public only) spot! August: Cantabile: The London Quartet – vocals (public only)

September: David Rees-Williams Trio – jazz/classical crossover (public only)

November: Ferio Saxophone Quartet – jazz/classical crossover (schools and public)

Tashi Lhunpo Monks

Channel Islands Music Council Delegates Daniel Austin (Chair: January - September) Jersey Arts Centre Kirstin Simon (Chair: September - present) St. James Concert Hall, Guernsey Ralph Burridge (Secretary) Alderney Music Society Mervyn Grand Guernsey Schools Music Service Graham Cox Music Service ESC, Jersey Eve Loiseau: Piaf: The Songs Jane Norwich Sark Music Society Liberation Day Eco-Active 19

Freedom, reconciliation, friendship and prosperity! Jersey Arts Centre has worked with Education on Eco-matters for the past three years, assisting where we can and using the resources Bands, music, food, memories and theatre combined to make available to us through that relationship. Although we are now Liberation Day 2015 one unlike any other… (in 2016) under Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture, we have been asked to maintain our relationship with the States In the 70th year of Liberation from occupying forces, Liberation 70 was Education Green Team. marked with a special event at People’s Park, echoing the events of 9 May 1946. This ability to engage at States level has enabled us to source and replace the lighting in the toilets and adjoining corridor to LED Starting with bands and music in Liberation Square, there was a panels. We have also started the replacement of the 50w tungsten Grand Liberation parade from the Square to People’s Park with lamps in the Berni Gallery with LED units. various local and military groups including the Royal Marine Band, contingents from HMS Iron Duke and the Princess of Wales’ Royal In order to carbon-offset, by 1p per ticket, the flights we have to book regiment. for artists, our staff headed out in January 2016 to plant further trees and hedgerows with Trees for Jersey in St Peter. This provides After a special sitting of the States, in the presence of HRH The wildlife corridors, prevents field erosion and water evaporation and Countess of Wessex, 10 former and current members of Jersey Arts enhances the look of Jersey. To date, we have funded and planted Centre’s youtheatre and Junior Drama group presented a 22-minute 147 trees and hedgerow (starting with 25 trees in 2008 to celebrate ceremonial drama about the occupation and liberation written specially our 25th anniversary year). for the occasion by Daniel Austin with music from Musical Originals and a montage of archival footage from the Société Jersiaise. We continue to utilise our Recycle Store, where as much as is practical is separated and disposed of at appropriate locations. Amidst the perennial food stalls, and an atmosphere of red, white and blue festivities, we once again employed the sounds of Jersey Big The public battery collection is also well utilised by Box Office as is Band, Acappella Brass, The Polka Dots, Natasha and Paul Harper, the ‘Ella’s Kitchen Brigade’ plastic baby food packets which, as well and Optimistic Voices who were joined by Christophe Chateau and his as recycling, raises funds for Jersey Arts Centre. Jersey Hoppers jiving to their own unique soundtrack. Eco-Active is achieved by everyone working towards the goal of 2015 also saw the return of street entertainers: SWANK as the Land Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and the Green Team at Jersey Arts Centre Girls! Nerina Pallot and her band were the finale event at People’s would encourage everyone to help in this aim where they can. Park before Liberation 70 culminated with fireworks in St. Aubin’s Bay.

The above was made possible with a grant from Jersey Tourism.

SWANK Tree Planting (January 2016) 20 Arts in Health Care

Jersey Arts In Health Care Trust is a charitable Brian Mullan and Claire Lindley much they had enjoyed it, using the word organisation. Its purpose is to improve the (vocals, violin, cello, guitar) – 14 - 25 July excellent.” quality of life for adults and children with all kinds of illness and disability, life limiting On the Wagon (multi-instrumental folk trio) – conditions, mental health issues and physical 20 - 29 October Charleston Charlies (1920’s dance band) and learning disabilities, together with creating happy memories for families and health care Just A Couple Of Swells “The entertainers began interacting even before staff, through the joy and therapeutic benefits of (vocals, guitar and violin) – 7 - 18 December their concert – great banter with the audience. professionally-performed live music and artistic The music was most appropriate – all pieces displays. Professional musicians tour the A total of 42 establishments benefited from our folks know well and a good variety.” residential and care homes, day-care centres performances in 2015. Listed are the care and hospitals in Jersey and, in some cases, settings who received visits from the touring perform by the bedsides of individuals too ill to musicians (including number of visits) in 2015. Hedley Kay (vocals and guitar) be moved. Alzheimer's Society (2), Lakeside Manor Care “Our folks always look forward to and enjoy The Trust was established to offer the benefits Home (2), Beaumont Villa (3), Beech Ward Hedley’s time with us. He is a great favourite of the arts in their widest sense to those in a Rosewood House (5), Clifton Nursing Home (6), and gets our folks singing and smiling.” variety of health care settings both in the Cedar Ward Rosewood House (5), community and within the health service. It Communicare Day Centre (5), Eastern Good takes a holistic view of the healing process Companions Club (1), Glanville (6), Highlands Brian Mullan and Claire Lindley while concentrating its efforts, at any one time, Luxury Residential Care (5), Hollies Day-Care (vocals, violin, cello, guitar) in a number of key areas: Centre (6), Jeanne Jugan (4), Jersey Blind Society (8), Jersey Cheshire Home (6), Jersey “Concert was varied and beautifully presented · Provision of performances, under the aegis of Disabled Society (5), Jersey Hospice (3), Jersey with the audience encouraged to participate, Music in Hospitals, to residential homes Stroke Club (1), Lakeside Care Home (6), La several instruments were also used, very (private and public), day-care centres and Haule Care Home (6), Le Geyt Special Needs professionally done.” hospital wards. (5), Les Amis (1), Les Houmets Care Home (6), · Displays of the visual arts in local hospitals. L'Hermitage (4), Longfield Villa (4), Maison de · Encouragement of local performers within the Landes (1), Maison La Corderie (6), Maison St On the Wagon (multi-instrumental folk trio) health care system. Brelade (6), Maple Ward Rosewood House (4), · Dissemination of information on the wider Mont AL 'Abbe School (2), Oak Ward “On The Wagon were really good at performing benefits of the arts through residencies, Rosewood House (3), Palm Springs Nursing to the residents with the next line of the workshops, training sessions and talks. Home (5), Pinewood Residential Home (5), song and their communication skills were · Advocacy of the value of the arts therapies, Poplars Day Centre (5), Ridout House outstanding.” including the provision of public workshops Residential Home (4), Ronceray (4), and pilot projects. Sandybrook Day-Care Centre (6), Sandybrook · Support for organisations and Residential Home (6), Silver Springs Care Just A Couple Of Swells initiatives with common values or objectives. Home (6), St Andrews Community Centre (1), (vocals, guitar and violin) St Ewolds Residential Home (6), St Helier MUSIC IN HOSPITALS TOURS House (3), Stuart Court (4),The Limes (6), “There was some clapping and obvious enjoyment from many of the dementia patients. Six tours were programmed for 2015. Most Total Performances: 188 There were some positive reactions when tours lasted 10 - 11 days with musicians individuals were being sung to.” performing two or three concerts per day. The feedback received from staff in care A total of 188 concerts were presented in 2015. settings acknowledges the success of this artistic programme. Response forms produced Membership of the Board in 2015 comprised: Tarek Merchant and Lila Clements by Music in Hospitals are monitored by Jersey Adv. Graham Boxall (Honorary Chairman); Ms (piano duo and vocals) – 18 - 26 February Arts in Health Care Trust. The following is a Val Aitken (Honorary Vice-Chairman); Mr Clive sample of comments made by staff after the Barton (Honorary Treasurer); Miss Claire Le Charleston Charlies (1920’s dance band) – 2015 concerts: Brocq (Honorary Secretary and Fundraiser); Mr 27 March - 11 April Dave Ferre; Mrs Fiona Speller; Mrs Gill Rattle representing the Ministry for Health and Social Hedley Kay (vocals and guitar) – Tarek Merchant & Lila Clements Services; and Mr Daniel Austin representing the 24 June - 10 July Jersey Arts Centre’s Management Committee. “The residents were uplifted with the music and came to me to make a point of saying how Partnerships and Thanks 21

Jersey Arts Centre Association is grateful to the many organisations that gave assistance in the form of sponsorship or grants during the year, members of the Business Partners Scheme, or who gave support in kind.

Community Partners Sponsors Staff, Volunteers and Members

Arts in Health Care Amici Artium The Management Committee would once BBC Radio Jersey J.J. Fox International (Jersey) Ltd. again like to express its gratitude to the Channel Islands Music Council committed team of professional staff who Durrell work at Jersey Arts Centre and to the many The Guiton Group volunteers (100+) and Members (c.1,500 - Jersey Arts Trust We received Grants from: incorporating 812 memberships at December Jersey Evening Post 2015), including our Patrons and Jersey Film Society Education, Sport and Culture Benefactors, who give their time so willingly Trust Jersey Tourism to assist in the smooth running of the Jersey Library POSH Partnerschaft (Twinning) Committee operation. The Estate of John and Patricia Twinam National Trust for Jersey Anonymous Société Jersiaise St. Helier / Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft Committee

OUR THANKS

Thanks are due to the many organisations and individuals for their assistance during the course of the year, including :

Celia Cameron For The States of Jersey: Dave Cheetham Janet Copp Bailiff’s Chambers Jim Gowans Deputy Rod Bryans Denise Ibbotson Minister for ESC Donna Le Marrec Senator Lyndon Farnham iPop Digital Minister for EDD Thelma Tilling Deputy Murray Norton Chamber of Commerce Assistant Minister for Culture Jersey Music Service Connétable of St. Helier Simon Crowcroft Modern Hotels Parish of St. Helier and the Town Hall The Mornington Hotel Planning and Environment Department Property Holdings Rod McLoughlin Cultural Development Officer Jersey Arts Centre is supported by a revenue grant Follow us on: twitter @jsyartscentre and from Education, Sport and Culture facebook Jersey Arts Centre

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