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Can Antigone do a circus trick?

Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 09:34 Last update: about 8 years ago

Recently, in Teatru Manoel was presented a play Antigone. Based on Jean Anouilh's version, this new production of Sophocles' Classical Greek play is a collaboration between Teatru Manoel, Sharon...

Stage of unique open air arena to be restored

Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 12:18 Last update: about 8 years ago

The stage of a unique open-air arena tucked away in the premises of the Zabbar Band club, known as Tal-Grazzja, will be restored after the Planning Commission gave its consent for works to be carried...

Media, politics and public good come head-to-head on stage

Tuesday, 6 February 2018, 10:09 Last update: about 8 years ago

A taut and rigorous adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play En Folkefiende - An Enemy of the People, which examines the fault lines of power, will be exposed in a thrilling drama of the conflict...

Setting the stage

Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 12:35 Last update: about 8 years ago

Antigone is a story that explores the themes of civil disobedience, rebellion, love for family, loyalty and natural law through the tale of a woman who defies her uncle, King Creon of Thebes, and...

When David danced against Goliath

Tuesday, 23 January 2018, 09:51 Last update: about 8 years ago

British born Lee McCallion has been in the business of performing arts for years building up an impressive resume and experience which saw him collaborate with artists in the music industry including...

Watch: Teatru Malta programme aimed at everyone

Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 13:42 Last update: about 8 years ago

“Teatru Malta’s programme is helping to achieve this government’s goal when it comes to its cultural strategy. With its programme aimed for everyone, culture and the arts are more...

World First for Antigone at Teatru Manoel

Tuesday, 16 January 2018, 09:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

Between Friday 2 and Sunday 4 February, the historic stage of Teatru Manoel will be transformed into a Victorian circus as Jean Anouilh's legendary adaptation of the ancient Greek play, Antigone, is...

Choreographing the Panto

Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 14:53 Last update: about 9 years ago

One of the reasons so many of us love panto is because of its familiar formula. In fact, every year, when we purchase tickets, we know we're going to find a funny and lovable Dame on stage; we know...

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