Join Music in Action at the Jersey Opera House to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gerald Durrell and the life of Jersey composer Derek Lawrence who wrote the Durrell Suite for this concert.

Compered by Rob Houchen who plays Marius in Les Miserables in the West End, local Jersey charity Music in Action is hosting this unique event to celebrate the legacy of one of the world’s most renowned conservationists. Funds raised will support both the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Music in Action’s Jersey Sings project to help children in schools.

The animal themed evening at the newly refurbished Opera House will feature 150 musicians and children. The programme includes favourite music from Swan Lake to a specially commissioned 'Durrell Suite' performed by a choir with children from Jersey and Corfu where Gerald Durrell spent his childhood.

The music is directed by world renowned conductor Eamonn Dougan and played by the Jersey Chamber Orchestra.

Performances:

There will be two concerts: please choose your desired time when booking your ticket.

6.00pm - 7.00pm - Early Showing (with dinner afterwards from 7.30pm for the VIP Ticket Option)

8.15pm - 9.15pm - Late Showing

Each performance will last approximately 60 minutes and both concerts have similar programme being performed.

Tickets: £18-£45

VIP Tickets: £200 for Dinner and the Performance. This includes an a La Carte Dinner at the Grand Hotel either before or after the show.

Programme - 60 minutes:

Swan Lake Excerpts - Tchaikovsky

Durrell Suite - Derek Lawrence

Hippopotamus Song - Flanders and Swan

Gnu Song - Flanders and Swan