A Streetcar Named Desire
1-3 December at the MITP, St Christopher Street, Valletta
The play by Tennessee Williams. Directed by Frank Hoerner, with Mikhail Basmadjian, Irene Christ, Faye Paris, Alan Paris, Stefan Cachia Zammit and Rachel Darmanin Demajo. The production is dedicated to Julian Manduca.
Lacuna
8-10 December at the MITP, St Christopher Street, Valletta
Produced by Du’ Theatre Group. The piece, in Maltese and written by Simone Spiteri, is inspired and takes as a springboard Sepja: a series of (still unpublished) novels written by Trevor Zahra who, although synonymous with Maltese children’s literature, has written these pieces for an adult reader, with a strong, observant and witty pen.
Disney ReTuned
30 December – 7 January 2007 at St James Cavalier, Valletta
With a colourful set design, Disney-licensed costumes, singalong tunes, baddies, goodies and prizes to be won, Disney ReTuned will take you through a journey of wonderland. Presented by the Curtain Raiser Theatre Troupe and directed by Patrick Vella.
St Catherine of Italy lunchtime concerts
Thursdays and Sundays in St Catherine of Italy church, Valletta
These concerts are organised by St James Cavalier in collaboration with the Valletta Rehabilitation Project and the Manoel Theatre in order to raise funds for the restoration of this church. The collaboration with the Manoel Theatre, through the temporary loan of the harpsichord, has made possible a wider repertoire, specifically from the baroque and early classical period. All the proceeds from these concerts will go towards the church’s restoration fund.
Simon Schembri
28 November at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta
A guitar recital together with French flautist Philipe Bernold.
Global Capital Teatru Unplugged 9
1-3 December at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta
Ustad Shahid Parvez
1-3 December at St James Cavalier, Valletta
The High Commission of India presents Ustad Shahid Parvez, one of the world’s top sitar players, in three unique concerts
Rotary/EnKor Christmas Concert
7 December at the Salesians’ Theatre, Sliema
Presented by Gospel choir EnKor, directed by Johanna van Lent Singles. An evening of international carols in aid of Rotary Club La Valette’s project for the rehabilitation of the Santa Margherita Bastions, Vittoriosa. Tickets from the Salesian Oratory, Max Mara, Sliema, Casa Rocca Shop, Valletta and Vittoriosa local council. Further information: 9943-0258; enkor@rotarylavalette. org
Carols by Candlelight 2006
9 December at St Augustine’s Cloister, Victoria, Gozo
Presented by the Schola Cantorum Jubilate, with a gala dinner and the possibility of spending the night at the unique venue. Proceeds go to Dar Guzeppa Debono in Ghajnsielem. A limited number of tickets available from D’Amato Record Shop, Valletta, Bargate Bookshop, Victoria. Ticket Hotlines: 7905-5207, 7909-4232.
Musical Tidings
12 December at the church of the Annunciation, Balzan and 15 December at St John of the Cross church, Ta’ Xbiex
The New Choral Singers present their annual Christmas concert. Admission is free.
Jingle Jangle @ Christmastime
14-28 December at St James Cavalier, Valletta
A Spiteri Lucas Entertainment Production. Musical director Mark Spiteri Lucas, artistic director Leontine.
A Baroque Christmas
17 December at St Catherine of Italy church, Valletta
Presented by the St James Consort as part of the Meet the Composer series. Produced by St James Cavalier.
DANCE
Central Academy’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2-3 December at the Republic Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
The classic tale of The Hunchback of Notre Dame is the basis of the Central Academy’s sixth production. The projection technique used for this full-length ballet (employed by award-winning set designer Peter Howitt) is a breakthrough and has never before been used for a full production in Malta. As is the tradition for the Central Academy, all students, senior students and teachers, as well as several guest artists (Justin Roy Barker, Daron Galea, Alexander Spiteri, Stuart Ferris, Sarah Mercieca and Joseph Schembri) will take part in this production. The direction and choreography are in the hands of directors Monique Pellegrini Petit and Mireille Coleiro, together with Svetlana Silina and Marisha Bonnici.
Performance by the Corps de Ballet of the Prague National Theatre
4-5 December at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta
By popular demand, for the second consecutive year the world-famous Corps de Ballet of the Prague National Theatre will perform on the stage of the Manoel Theatre.
Selected Chinese Prints of the 20th century exhibition
30 October – 12 December at the Art Gallery, China Cultural Centre, 173 Melita Street, Valletta
These 100 pieces of China’s print artworks are careful selections from thousands of Chinese prints produced during the 20th century.
191 Children’s Views of the World exhibition
2 November – 17 December at Caraffa Stories, Cottonera Waterfront
An initiative of the Geneva-World Association. The original drawings by children from 191 member states of the United Nations, including Malta, express a thirst for peace, security and recognition. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts.
Metaphysical Surrealisms
16 November to end of December at Cleland & Souchet, Portomaso
An exhibition of paintings by Clifford Arpa.
The La Valette Sword and Dagger
20 November – 7 December at the Heritage Malta Gozo area office, The Citadel, Gozo
An exhibition by Heritage Malta of a donation inspired by the original La Valette sword and dagger presented to Heritage Malta by the Asociacion Amigos de Malta (Spain).
Works in Clay: Antoine Camilleri
29 November – 15 March at the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta
An exhibition of works of art by Antoine Camilleri (1922-2005), organised by Heritage Malta.
Fine Art Photography
17 November – 11 December at the Manoel, Theatre, Valletta
By Joseph Zammit-Lucia
Borges & Peccata Mundi – An exhibition by Michael Anderson
1 December – 7 January at St James Cavalier, Valletta
The eight parables from Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges, are the inspiration for Borges which comprises narratives combining allegory and speculation with proposed and historic truths from a selected repository of ideas. Peccata Mundi, on the other hand, digitally enlarged panel paintings combining paint with permanent pigmented colour giclée printing.
Poetry in Motion: Photographic Exhibition of the Beijing Opera
18 December – 9 January at the Art Gallery, China Cultural Centre, 173, Melita Street, Valletta
As a keen lover of photography and Chinese culture, Charles Mifsud captures through his lens the “moving poetry” of Beijing Opera performances staged at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in April this year.
Art exhibition
Permanent exhibition at Muska Gallery, 24 Main Street, Balzan
By Celia Borg Cardona and Kenneth Zammit Tabona
Bla Kondixin
1-3 December at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, Msida
What do Fakawi, Ray Calleja, Snits and Zoo have in common? The upcoming edition of Bla Kondixin, a guaranteed evening of non-stop hilarity and laughter. Following the great success of previous Festivals of Satire, this year the return of Bla Kommixin as Bla Kondixin. Michael Fenech, who created the concept, co-wrote, produced and directed all editions of Bla Kommixin, will be producing the new improved version under his own steam. With Josef Bonello, Hector Bruno and Malcolm Galea, who also perform their own material.
Professional Storytellers in Malta
11-13 December at the Robert Samut Hall, Floriana, St James Cavalier, Valletta, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and Casa Rocca Piccola, Valletta
Eight international storytellers from Austria, France, Greece, Israel and Italy, plus a number of Maltese storytellers, will participate in the first International Storytelling Festival organised by the Department of Maltese at the University of Malta G.F. Abela Junior College, to be held for students and the general public. The festival is being organised in collaboration with the Enzyklopadie des Marchens at the Academy of Sciences, Gottingen, Germany, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Malta, the Austrian Embassy in Malta, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Malta and the European Commission Representation in Malta. For further information, please contact the organisers on 2590-7201 or 2590-7328 (Ms Maria Galea) during office hours or Dr Gorg Mifsud-Chircop on email george.mifsud-chircop@ um.edu.mt
Hercules – The Panto
26-30 December and 2-7, 9-14 January 2007 at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta
MADC have dipped into the rich well of Greek mythology, shuffled everything around a little, included all the traditions that come with the panto and ended up with an evening of pure entertainment for all the family. Written by Alan Montanaro, direction is in the hands of Frederick Testa.
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