Evenings on Campus is organised by Koperattiva Kulturali Universitarja in collaboration with the University's Communications and Alumni Relations Office. KKU is an independent co-operative whose priority is to plan cultural activities at university throughout the academic year and during the summer months.
Jazz, films, contemporary dance, photographic and cartoon exhibitions, live rock bands and singer-songwriters concerts but also experimental theatre and "literary evenings" have all been brought to life by university students and staff or artists from outside the university over the years.
Programme 2015
Tnemmis (16+)
Friday, 31 July and Saturday, 1 August at 9pm
Atriju Vassalli, University of Malta, Msida Campus
Għaxar karattri jnemmsu l-ħajja ta' madwarhom waqt li aħna nnemsu lilhom
Ten characters 'observe' the world around them while we observe them.
Twisted Tales (event for children)
Sunday, 2 August at 6pm
KSU Common Room, University of Malta, Msida Campus
Presented by More Or Less Theatre, the well-known fairy tales Hansel and Greteland The Pied Piper of Hamelinwill be merged together and altered so as to sound more sinister - while still being family-friendly.
Science of Honey
Sunday, 2 August at 8pm
Atriju Vassalli, University of Malta, Msida Campus
Malta Café Scientifique, supported by the Research, Innovation & Development Trust (RIDT), will discuss what makes Maltese honey so special from taste to health.
The Notebook - Paġni minn ħajjitna (12+)
Tuesday, 4 August at 8pm
Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, Msida Campus
A poor and passionate young man falls in love with a rich young woman and gives her a sense of freedom. They are soon separated by their social differences. The film is directed by Nick Cassavetes.
After the screening, there will be a discussion concerning the subtitling in Maltese which was done by Antonella Debono, a student from the Department of Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies, in collaboration with Professor Anthony Aquilina, through the Think-Aloud Protocols.
The Audition (18+)
Wednesday, 5 August and Thursday, 6 August at 9pm
Atriju Vassalli, University of Malta, Msida Campus
A director tests how far an actress will go to get the part.
Mistura
Friday, 7 and Sunday, 9 August at 9pm
Atriju Vassalli, University of Malta, Msida Campus
A live show that will include a live rendition of songs from the album U d-Dinja Tkompli Ddur together with some other well-known songs in Maltese, with the theme based on the concept of the album. Cover versions will be included in the narrative of the concept.
The Tattoo Culture
Saturday, 8 August at 9pm
Atriju Vassalli, University of Malta, Msida Campus
An evening entirely dedicated to tattoos, from history to the medical aspect of tattoos and everything in between, interspersed with music from a live band.
Frozen - Ir-Renju tas-Silġ (U)
Monday, 10 August at 7pm
Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, Msida Campus
When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her home in infinite winter, her sister, Anna, teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer and a snowman to change the weather condition. The film was directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee.
After the screening, there will be a discussion concerning the subtitling in Maltese which was done by Reuben Degabriele, a student from the Department of Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies, in collaboration with Professor Anthony Aquilina, through the Think-Aloud Protocols.
Comedy on Campus (18+)
Wednesday, 12 and Thursday, 13 August at 9pm
Atriju Vassalli, University of Malta, Msida Campus
Stand-up comedy with some of Malta's finest... together with some surprises!
Tickets from ticketline.com.mt or at the door. For more information phone on +356 2340 2142, +356 7984 3482; email: [email protected]; http://www.um.edu.mt/events/eveningsoncampus