THEATRE
Cash on Delivery
3-5 November at the Teatru Manoel, Valletta
A comedy by Michael Cooney and Willis Hall. Produced by Maleth.
The Goat or Who is Sylvia
10-12, 17-19 November at St James Cavalier, Valletta
Edward Albee’s multi-award winning play is funny, provocative and disturbing. Having received sensational reviews in both London and New York, The Goat received no fewer than four Best Play awards including the 2002 Tony Award. And what do you expect from the author of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Directed by Anthony Bezzina. The cast includes Manuel Cauchi, Isabel Warrington, Edward Mercieca and Jean Marc Agius. Set design by Harry Borg. A Masquerade Production. Adults only.
George’s Marvellous Medicine
17-19 November at the Teatru Manoel, Valletta
Roald Dahl’s charming tale brought to life by the Birmingham Stage Company in this production aimed at children.
West Side Story
24-26 November at the Teatru Manoel, Valletta
Bernstein’s timeless musical brought to life by Drama Troupe.
CINEMA
International Film Festival
1-14 November at the Embassy Cinemaworld, Valletta
14 films from as many different countries. The group of pictures chosen for this year’s festival comprises 12 dramas, the subjects of which vary from politics, war, history, romance, family, school, biographies, comedy and crime thrillers. Each film will be screened for one full day and daily shows will be held at 10am, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm. The schedule includes Tickets (Italy) being shown today; Secuestro Express (Venezuela) being shown tomorrow; The Wind that Shakes the Barley (UK) which will be shown on 8 November; Evil (Sweden) which will be shown on 9 November; Tsotsi (South Africa) being shown on 10 November; Good Night, and Good Luck (USA) being shown on 11 November; Lady Vengeance (Korea) which will be shown on 12 November; Ushpizin (Israel) which will be shown on 13 November and Paradise Now (Palestine) which will be shown on 14 November. Organised by KRS Film Distributors.
Manderlay
1-21 November at St James Cavalier, Valletta
Written and directed by Lars Von Trier. Von Trier continues his reinvention of American history with Manderlay, the second instalment of his USA – Land of Opportunity trilogy. As with the first film Dogville, he employs the Brechtian device of filming on a soundstage with a painted floor, only a few pieces of décor and props and a curtain cyclorama for backdrop
Also showing Tristan + Isolde between 8-12, 15-18 November; Transamerica on 13-14, 19-21 November; Romance and Cigarettes on 22-25 November; 5x2 on 22-28 November; Rent on 29-30 November and United 93 on 29-30 November.
Silents are Golden: Cabiria
15 November at Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel, Valletta
Giovanni Pastrone’s epic silent film Cabiria will be accompanied with live music by Alex Vella Gregory.
Silents are Golden: The Cabinet of Dr Caligari
29 November at Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel, Valletta
Robert Weine’s masterpiece of horror cinema The Cabinet of Dr Caligari will be accompanied with live music by Kris Spiteri.
MUSIC
St Catherine of Italy Lunchtime Concerts
Thursdays and Sundays at St Catherine of Italy, 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 range of repertoire, specifically from the baroque and early classical period. All proceeds from these concerts will go towards the restoration fund of the church
Orkestra Nazzjonali
7 November at the Teatru Manoel, Valletta
An evening of operatic music featuring soprano Gillian Zammit and tenor Rodolfo Canestrari. Conducted by Paolo Ciardi.
Winterreise by Daniel Lichti, accompanied by Mro Michael Laus
12 November at the Teatru Manoel, Valletta
Bass-baritone Daniel Lichti, acclaimed as one of Canada’s finest singers, will be accompanied by one of Malta’s finest pianists, Michael Laus, Music Director of the National Orchestra. Proceeds go towards philanthropic purposes, on the initiative of the Lions Club Arts Foundation which has commissioned the recital.
Willard Grant Conspiracy singer to perform in Malta
14 November at MITP Theatre, Valletta
Critically-acclaimed American singer-songwriter Robert Fisher, the brains behind Willard Grant Conspiracy, will be playing an intimate acoustic gig. The event is organised by AM Promotions which, earlier this year, brought to Malta the French outfit John et Jehn and the English band This Et Al. For more info call 9945-9555 or check www.alternativemalta.com and www.willardgrantconspiracy.com.
Autumn Fundraising concert
17 November at Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar
Organised by Din L-Art Helwa. With Tatjana Chircop on the violin, Noel Beck on the clarinet and Antoine Frendo on the viola, all from the ensemble Musique de Chambre – Pro Arte. The programme will consist mostly of Mozart Serenades. Followed by a buffet reception. For more info, call Din L-Art Helwa offices on 2122-5952 or 2122-0358.
Choral Concert
17 November at St John’s co-Cathedral, Valletta
A programme of Mozart’s works performed by the St Paul Choral Society to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth.
Valletta Lunchtime Recitals
22 November at Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel, Valletta
Joseph Chircop (trumpet) and Dennis Camilleri (trombone) accompanied by Alex Vella Gregory.
Simon Schembri
28 November at the Teatru Manoel, Valletta
A guitar recital together with French flautist Philipe Bernold.
VISUAL ARTS
MALTA… of lines and washes
Throughout October until 11 November at Cleland and Souchet lifestyle store, Portomaso, St Julian’s
A solo exhibition by Cedric Galea Pirotta.
An Incurable Romantic
6 October – 27 November at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta
An exhibition of sculptures and terracotta by Gianni Pace.
The Joseph Briffa Bequest (1987) and other Works
16 October – 17 November at the Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, The Citadel, Gozo
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Prof. Joseph Briffa organised by Heritage Malta.
Street Life
21 October – 14 November at the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta
An exhibition of paintings by Celia Borg Cardona.
The Journey
20 October – 26 November at the Upper Galleries, St James Cavalier, Valletta
An exhibition of recent abstract works by Richard Saliba. An exhibition of paintings revealing a continuous search for the spiritual, an attempt to define colour and form in its relation to expressing the message of the soul.
Not the Truth
21 October – 15 November at Gallery G, 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija; 17 November – 11 December at Teatru Manoel courtyard, Valletta
Not the Truth is the provocative name of an exhibition of fine art photographic prints by UK/USA-based artist Dr Joseph Zammit-Lucia. “Provocative” appropriately describes the strong messages conveyed by this eclectic compilation. A feast of visual inventiveness with a strong social message. Proceeds from sales go to Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti. The exhibition has been brought to Malta by Artissa.
Of Time and Timelessness
27 October – 3 December, Main Hall, St James Cavalier, Valletta
Exhibition by Christopher Saliba. Evocative works that speak a universal language.
Selected Chinese Prints of the 20th Century Exhibition
30 October – 12 December at the Art Gallery, China Cultural Centre, 173, Melita Street, Valletta
The 100 pieces of China’s print artworks are careful selections from thousands of Chinese prints produced over the 20th century.
Of Life Along Canals
Throughout November at the German-Maltese Circle exhibition rooms, Messina Palace, 141, St Christopher’s Street, Valletta
Skizzen aus dem Leben in den Kanälen/Schizzi di vita nei canali/Of Life Along Canals is the presentation of a series of etchings by Jesmond Vassallo, based on observations of contemporary Venice. It is the fourth solo exhibition by the Maltese History of Art graduate who has also recently completed his four-year study in sculpture at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Carrara, Italy. Vassallo was also recently on an internship period at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Gallery in Venice, where he presented some of his works to the gallery staff at a private exhibition entitled Intermittenze del Cuore. The Venetian experience, which lasted from November 2005 through to February 2006, has inevitably left its mark upon Vassallo’s artistic development. He spent his months there constantly studying and sketching various Venetian haunts, the outcome of which was a remarkable number of daily live drawings. A selection of these composes the groundwork for the etchings being showcased in the coming exhibition.
191 Children’s Views of the World Exhibition
2 November – 17 December at Caraffa Stories, Cottonera Waterfront
An initiative of GenevaWorld 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.
Colours of Malta
3-24 November at the Auberge d’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta
Solo photographic exhibition by Rene Rossignaud.
Memento Mori
3-27 November at 84, Hospital Street, Valletta
Scaremongering.net presents Memento Mori, a mixed media collaborative exhibition. Remember, you are mortal.
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 2006 – 15 March 2007 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.
Art exhibition
Permanent exhibition at Muska Gallery, 24, Main Street, Balzan
By Celia Borg Cardona and Kenneth Zammit Tabona.
LECTURES
Understanding Maltese Silver
8 November at Din L-Art Helwa, 133, Melita Street, Valletta
Cultural course by Alaine Apap Bologna, organised by Din L-Art Helwa. Admission to the course, including coffee break is Lm8. No prior knowledge of the subject is required. Participation is limited to 25 persons.
The Rabat Heritage Trail
9 November at Din L-Art Helwa, 133, Melita Street, Valletta
Lecture by historian John Sarè, organised by Din L-Art Helwa. Free of charge.
The works of Joseph Briffa in the churches of Gozo
10 November at the Conference Hall, Ministry for Gozo, Victoria, Gozo
Public lecture by Nicoline Sagona, organised by Heritage Malta on the occasion of the exhibition The Joseph Briffa Bequest (1987) and other Works.
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606-1669)
16 November at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta
Public lecture by Dr Gary Schwartz, organised by Heritage Malta and the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Malta on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the birth of Rembrandt.
The Archaeological Discovery and Gains of the Three Gorges
30 November at the Salon, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta
Public lecture by Mr Song Xinchao, Department of Museum Administration – State Administration of Cultural Heritage in China, organised by Heritage Malta and the Cultural Centre of the People’s Republic of China in Malta.
OTHER EVENTS
Book Fair
15-19 November at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
22nd edition of the Malta Book Fair, organised by the National Book Council. The awards of the National Book Prize will be presented on 17 November during an event produced by Sergio Grech and presented by QalbinNies presenter Marjes Zammit. Events during the book fair will include book launches, literary evenings, activities for children and discussions about Maltese books. There will also be held a unique activity with the English writer Annie Dalton. More details can be obtained from [email protected] or by calling on 9982-7179. A bus-shuttle service will be organised from the Valletta terminus.
Bla Kondixin
17-19, 24-26 November, 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 the past editions of the festival of satire Bla Kommixin, this year sees its return as Bla Kondixin. This year, 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. Also with Josef Bonello, Hector Bruno and Malcolm Galea, who also perform their own material.
This information is correct at the time of print
Bookings for the Manoel Theatre from the Manoel Theatre Booking Office, tel.: 2124-6389, email: [email protected] and website: www.teatrumanoel.com.
Bookings at St James Cavalier from the Booking Office in Valletta, tel.: 2122-3200, email: [email protected]. More information from website: www.sjcav.org.
Bookings at the Mediterranean Conference Centre tel.: 2559-5751, email: [email protected].
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