May 13, 17
Gabarré – The Recession Edition Lack of money won’t stop the innovative cabaret show featuring original songs, shows and sketches at Chiaroscuro, Valletta. Performers include Alex Vella Gregory, Veronica Stivala, Marie Claire Camilleri and Philip Leone Ganado and a DJ set by Mike Quinton following the show. €10 donation at the door. E-mail gabarremalta@gmail.com for book and more information.
EXHIBITIONS
May 8 - 16
Figuratively Speaking Collective exhibition by Alberto Favaro, Celia Borg Cardona, Christine X, Katarina Zaric and Olaug Vethal at Artitude Gallery, Tigne Street, Sliema.
Until May 9 Anime Del Terre Exhibition of ceramic sculptures by Paul Vella Critien at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta. The theme consists of a collection of over 20 ceramic works which were produced during the last 16 months. This is the twelfth solo art show that the artist has organized in Malta and Europe. In this particular exhibition, the exhibits will be varying in size with a mixture of contemporary compositions. The artist will be showing developed techniques in majolica, stoneware and engobe colours. This collection is based on the spirit and effects of planet earth, a combination to demonstrate his love and deep passionate belief in natural forms, colours and texture.
June 5 - July 19
Police photography Exhibition by Stephen Busuttil at the main hall of St James Cavalier.
THEATRE
May 8 - 10; 15 - 17
Jekyll and Hyde Masquerade presents a production of the hit musical at the Manoel Theatre. The challenging roles of Jekyll and Hyde will be played by British performer Andy Reiss. Reiss will be supported by a strong Maltese cast made up of Dorothy Bezzina, Brian Cefai, Emily Jones, John Marinelli, Katherine Brown, Patrick Vella, Neville Refalo, Jean Pierre Agius, Marc Spiteri and a dynamic ensemble of around twenty performers. Direction is in the hands of anthony bezzina. Musical direction is by Kevin Abela, with vocal coaching by soprano Gillian Zammit. Choreography is by Anthony Bezzina and Jes Sciberras. Sets are by Adrian Mamo, and costumes by Ernest Camilleri.
Performances start at 20:00. Online bookings: www.teatrumanoel.com.mt. More info: 79793737.
May 16, 17
Il-Grajja tal-Gungla Maltese adaptation (by Trevor Zahra) of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book to be held at St James Cavalier. Showing at 17:00 on May 16; 17:00 an 19:00 on May 17. A Teatru Qroqq production. Bookings: boxoffice@sjcav.org or 21223216.
May 21 - 24
How the Other Half Loves The Alan Ayckbourn play will be playing at the MADC Clubrooms and is directed by Joe Pace, while the cast consists of David Ellul Mercer as Bob Phillips, Sharon Attard as Teresa Phillips, Jane Pillow as Fiona Foster, Marie-Claire Pellegrini as Mary Featherstone, Zep Micallef as William Featherstone and Colin Willis as Frank Foster. ASM is in the hands of Kurt Saliba.
LITERATURE
May 8
Gorg Pisani commemoration The National Book Council will be commemorating the Gozitan poet Ġorġ Pisani at Robert Samut Hall, Floriana on the occasion of the one hundreth year from his birth. Pisani, a leading exponent of the romantic poetry school, remains known as “the poet of history”, while Professor Ġużè Aquilina also described him as the poet of youth.
Pisani’s bibliography consists of a number of books that touch on very different genres: Il-Għid taż-Żgħożija, Il-Waltz tad-Dellijiet, Melodiji u Kuluri, It-Trijonf tal-Paċi; Is-Sengħa tal-Imħabba, Apoteosi, Is-Sigriet ta’ Swor Kristina; Għoxrin Novella, Evviva l-Ħajja, Beraq u Qawsalli, rniq fuq l-Għoljiet and Għawdex Joħlom fil-Leġġendi.
During this activity a number of works by the Gozitan poet will be read out. Professor Oliver Friggieri will present an appreciation of his writings, while writer and broadcaster Joe Camilleri, will talk about the person in Pisani. Toni Ellul and Kris Buttigieg will participate, with Julia Farrugia presenting the activity. info@ktieb.org.mt
FESTIVALS
May 9
Worldfest Hundreds of food products and unique handmade crafts from Fair Trade producers in small communities in Asia, Africa and Latin America, together with locally grown fruit and vegetables, some of which are organic, will be on sale during the eighth edition of WorldFest at Ġnien l-Indipendenza in Sliema between 10:00 and 22:00. Entrance to all events is free of charge.
May 23, 24
Earth Garden The third edition of the Earth Garden festival will take place at Ta’ Qali National Park. Entrance to the concert - featuring Tribali - will be at €15. Tickets are available from Valletta – Exit, Shu, 2-22; Gzira – Jubilee; St. Julians – Juuls; University - Paperclips; Mriehel – Farsons Direct; Fgura - Aw Tribu; Paola – Babilon, Exit and Bugibba – Rookies. Entrance to all other areas - including the MTV Open Village - will be free.
QUIZ NIGHT
Thursdays
Snoopy’s Pub Quiz Quiz at Snoopy’s Bar and Restaurant, Sliema starts at 20:30. The format of the event follows a typical UK pub quiz format: each table booked is considered to be a team. Quiz packs containing 40 questions on different topics are given out to each team, who would in turn be given an hour’s time limit to fill in their answers. After the hour elapses, correct answers will be called out by the quizmaster, after which the winning table is announced. Winners receive a €20 discount off their bill. A free bottle of The Stump Jump (Australia), imported by Bicanter Wines, will be given to the winning table and runners up. Participation is set at €2 per person. Those interested in participating are kindly asked to contact quizmaster David Darmanin on 99458567.
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