The Opera House has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and launched a new website to mark its 125th anniversary on the 9th July.
The re-brand has been launched alongside a limited-edition commemorative series of stamps in partnership with Jersey Post.
The relaunch comes after a five-year closure for essential refurbishment. This moment represents a step forward for the organisation as it reconnects with audiences and partners in Jersey and beyond. The rebrand has been developed in collaboration with Potting Shed.
“This project is about more than a logo,” said Zoë Mallet, Marketing and Communications Manager. “We’ve taken the opportunity to reflect on who we are now, how we serve the community, and how we want to be seen as we move forward. The new logo honours our past while giving us the flexibility to engage future audiences with confidence and clarity.”
A new website, built by digital specialists Switch – also based in Jersey – has gone live as part of the relaunch. Designed with accessibility and usability at its core, the site offers a significantly enhanced user experience, making it easier than ever to explore the Opera House’s 125-year history, discover upcoming shows, book tickets, hire the venue, and connect with community initiatives.
Jersey Post has unveiled a striking new series of six commemorative stamps (pictured), beautifully illustrated by talented local artist Abi Overland. Each stamp highlights a defining chapter in the Opera House’s rich history – from the vision of architect Adolphus Curry and the glamour of Lillie Langtry to wartime performances and even horses watching races from the stalls.
The final stamp offers a glimpse into the future, celebrating the Opera House’s long-awaited reopening following extensive refurbishment works that began in 2023.
Interim Chair of the Jersey Opera House board said: “We are incredibly excited to be reopening the Opera House after a £12.5m refurbishment funded by the people of Jersey.
“We’re celebrating 125 years of history and ready to deliver our ambitious plans for the future as we step back into our role at the centre of the island’s cultural life.”