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Guernsey: A New Comedy Hotspot?
25 Jan
Summary
- Guernsey's concert hall is a developing testbed for performers.
- The venue offers a diverse program including comedy and jazz.
- Artists can use the island to refine their material.

St James Concert Hall in Guernsey is cultivating a reputation as a prime location for comedians and performers to test their material. The deputy director, Gregory Harrison, highlighted the venue's new program, which boasts a varied lineup encompassing comedy, jazz, and opera.
British comedian and TV presenter Zoe Lyons is slated to perform, exemplifying the hall's strategy. Harrison emphasized that 'diversification is the key to success' for the venue.
The concert hall is actively positioning itself as a supportive environment for artists. Harrison stated that the venue has 'started to establish [its] place itself as a place that artists can really come and spend a bit of time and just be part of the island.' This approach aims to attract talent and enrich the island's cultural offerings.




