The Malta Independent 7 December 2024, Saturday
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FM Theatre Productions makes panto history with two pantomimes this Christmas

Thursday, 28 November 2024, 21:46 Last update: about 8 days ago

Families are spoiled for choice this Christmas as FM Theatre Productions makes panto history with two spectacular productions, Rapunzel: A Tangled Panto staged at Teatru Manoel in Valletta and Red Riding Hood: A Rock n' Roll Panto at Teatru Astra in Rabat, Gozo.

 

'Rapunzel: A Tangled Panto' at Teatru Manoel

At the majestic Teatru Manoel, audiences are in for a treat with Rapunzel: A Tangled Panto, marking the directorial debut of Luke Mercieca. The production stars the iconic Edward Mercieca as dame, alongside panto favourite Chiara Hyzler and a stellar cast, including Hannah Spiteri, Jasmine Farrugia, Maria Buckle, Sean Azzopardi, Antonella Mifsud and Hannah Gatt among others. Undoubtedly Teatru Manoel is the home of the traditional panto that audiences have come to know and love, and Rapunzel: A Tangled Panto is as magical as it is entertainingly hilarious. The show is brought to life by an exceptional creative team, with Kris Spiteri as musical director, Francesco Nicodeme as choreographer, Matthew Cassar for set design and Denise Mulholland as costume designer.

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A Tangled Panto is supported by Lombard Bank Malta plc, Foster Clark's, Creative Europe Desk Malta, Alex Falzon Training & Coaching and Bolt.

'Red Riding Hood: A Rock n' Roll Panto' at Teatru Astra

At Teatru Astra in Gozo, the third installment of the actor-musician panto series will come to life with Red Riding Hood: A Rock n' Roll Panto, under the direction of Chris Gatt with musical direction by Cathy Lawlor. This unique production, where the cast performs both as characters and as a live rock band, introduces Sean Borg in the role of dame. Joining him is a dynamic ensemble, including Rebecca Darmanin as Red Riding Hood, alongside Tina Rizzo, Gianni Selvaggi, Cathy Lawlor, Dan Ganado, Federica Giallombardo, Hannah Attard and Peter Farrugia.

While panto at Teatru Manoel has been a longstanding tradition dating back to the 1960s, panto at Teatru Astra offers a fresh and exciting twist, steadily building its audience since its debut in 2022. In collaboration with Teatru Astra, the Rock n' Roll Panto has carved out a unique identity, blending the classic elements of panto with the electrifying energy of a rock concert.

A Rock n' Roll Panto is supported by Teatru Astra, Cultural Heritage Directorate, Ministry for Gozo and Planning and MeDirect.

For tickets and more information visit: Teatru Manoel: https://teatrumanoel.mt/event/rapunzel-a-tangled-panto/ and Teatru Astra: https://teatruastra.org.mt/events/2024/red-riding-hood


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