Ballet d’Jèrri – Black Dog Noir

Internationally acclaimed choreographer Jeroen Verbruggen is making his way to Jersey to sink his teeth into one of the island’s most mysterious legends — the infamous spectral hound that is said to stalk the north shore.

They say its glowing eyes and harrowing howls would appear before the worst of storms, sometimes driving unwitting smugglers to a violent doom, sometimes frightening fishermen back to the safe haven of their homes, saving them from a watery death. Angel or demon? Friend or foe? Good shepherd or harbinger of doom? The only constant is the fear that grips us as the Black Dog prowls by.

This abstract narrative will be part shadowed fairytale, part surrealist psychological thriller, inspired by folklore, island legends, and the wild landscapes of the psyche.

Black Dog Noir will be presented as a double-bill alongside Marco Goecke’s Whiteout, an audience favourite from the BDJ oeuvre. Set to the music of Bob Dylan, this abstract piece is at once comical, melancholic, uncomfortable, and joyful. A perfect door into the work of one of the most celebrated choreographers of our time.

Upgrade your evening with a VIP experience at the Jersey Opera House.

VIP tickets at the premiere performance on 12th June include a glass of champagne in the Upper Bar before the performance with fellow supporters of the Ballet, followed by a post-show reception and canapés with the dancers and creative team. It is an opportunity to celebrate the performance, get to know the artists, and enjoy the theatre from a different perspective.

Perfect for entertaining clients, an unforgettable date, hosting friends or colleagues, or simply making a night at the ballet feel extra special.

When:

Friday 12th June at 19:30 (VIP Premiere)

Saturday 13th June at 19:30

Sunday 14th June at 14:30

Location: Jersey Opera House 

Run time: Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes including interval 

Dress code: Black and White 

Tickets: Pay What You Can: Limited number of £5 tickets available