CULTURE | Sunday, 15 July 2007

WHAT'S ON

THEATRE

Final performance tonight
Le Momo
Directed by Stefan Aquilina and forming part of the Evenings on Campus, Le Momo takes the life and work of Antonin Artaud as its starting point.
The performance will bring to the fore the main preoccupations of his work, the most memorable and lasting being ‘The Theatre of Cruelty’. Le Momo does not attempt to present a biography of Artaud. The performance is in fact divided in a number of scenes and each scene stages an aspect or a moment of Artaud’s life, his interest in mysticism, his struggles with the status quo, his asylum stays and death. The cast includes Stephen Apap, Zhang Ruonan, Daniel Azzopardi, Clare Ghigo and Stephanie Cachia Camilleri.
A staple of summer cultural events since ’92, Evenings on Campus present a varied programme of events to the university grounds. This year’s Evenings on Campus is organised by the Koperattiva Kulturali Universitarja and the University of Malta. Tickets at Lm3 will be on sale at all Agenda Bookshops, from the Euro Institute and at the door.
All events start at 8:30pm and will be held on the University Campus, Atriju Vassalli (near the fountain). For further details please call 21 343562 or 2340 3080 or by emailing:eveningsoncampus@um.edu.mt
http://events.um.edu.mt/eveningsoncampus/

EXHIBITIONS

Until 31 July
One World, One Tribe
Following an exhibition at the Sliema-St. Julian’s Promenade, the work of the world-renowned photographer Reza will be moving to the Mediterranean Conference Center, Valletta. The exhibition will be open for viewing all day throughout the rest of the month.
Reza strives to depict the human being as an entity from birth to death through subjects spanning all ethnic groups, races and nations to highlight the characteristics that unite the human race. Endorsed by UNESCO, this is the first international exhibition in Malta by Reza, whose images have appeared on the covers of 25 National Geographic magazines and is the largest photographic exhibition ever to be mounted on the island.

Until 22 July
From knowledge to know-how
As in previous years, the St James Centre for Creativity in Valletta is providing an opportunity for students from the MCAST Institute of Art and Design to exhibit some of their end-of-year work. This year, the focus will be on how creative thinking is essential even in the working world, as the works on show give the viewers a peek into the artistic process and how it can be applied.

Until 26 July
Every Child is an Artist
The year 2007 marks the 100th anniversary of Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and the 70th anniversary of Guernica, two of the most famous paintings of the 20th century. This exhibition of children’s works representing four schools is the last in a series of exhibitions organised by the Art Programme of the Faculty of Education (University of Malta), held at the St James Cavalier Terrace Hall, dealing with contemporary responses to the work of Pablo Picasso.

Until 5 August
Generation
Australian born Mark Gerada’s Generation paintings, on show at the St James Cavalier main hall, incorporate old images from photographs his Maltese grandfather and father took during his 1970’s childhood. Working on 60 canvases simultaneously, Mark works the photographic images into collages, combining them with layers of paint and bright colour.

Until 26 August
Tila
A collective exhibition of paintings and sculpture by various artists at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open from 8am to 4pm.

Until 31 August
Layers
Gallery G will be hosting an exhibition of Julian Calabrese’s paintings.
The exhibition halls and the gallery shop (No 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija) are open to the public between 9am and 5pm on weekdays and 9:30am and 12:30pm on Saturdays.

MUSIC

16, 17, 18 July
International Blues and Wine Festival
The three-day event, held at the Valletta Waterfront, will feature Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin fame), John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Smokie, Deborah Bonham, Big Joe Louis, Family Style Band and Two Timers.
Full schedule on www.bluesfestivalmalta.com/
Tickets can be booked at www.maltaticket.com, or by phoning 7952 5280

19, 20, 21, 22 July
Malta Jazz Rock Festival
Four nights of jazz played by world-renowned players at the Grand Harbour, Valletta. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts in association with Nng Promotions. Performers include Australian Pink Floyd, The Characters, The Wailers, Tribali, The Wailers, Nina Ferro, Chasing Pandora, PP. Arnold and Dr Robert, Ivan Filetti and Zucchero.
Tickets may be bought from Exotique outlets or Agenda bookshops, by phone on 9933 4444 or online at www.nngpromotions.com. Single day tickets cost
Lm15 and a four-day pass costs Lm30. Reserved seating for the Australian Pink Floyd Show can be purchased for Lm10 with either a single-day or four-day pass.

Complete performance schedule on www.maltajazzfestival.com