Tonight and May 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 14 - 31
Visual Mechanics An exhibition by Martina Schmuecker held at the Malta Contemporary Art, 8, Off Racecourse Street, Marsa. It combines two important strands of Schmuecker’s recent work - one being a new series of drawings, the other a newly developed performance. Her drawings resemble technical or architectural plans for buildings or machinery, and show fragile and abstract constructions that look impossible to build in reality and yet give the impression of being plans derived from already existing forms. The performance Orbit Green is an equally constructed image. Here a woman is seen reclining on a narrow plinth, wrapped in green fabric and surrounded by screens that obstruct the view onto the performance. The restrictions in viewing the performance turn it into a study
of habits of looking. The manipulation of the view is a key element of this work that uses the viewer’s imagination to complete the image on show, by manipulating the way the work can be looked at. A private view will be held on the opening night (May 14) from 19:30 to 01:30am. The artist will be giving a talk on the following day from 19:30. Opening hours on all other days are between 16:00 and 20:00.
Until May 16
Figuratively Speaking Collective exhibition by Alberto Favaro, Celia Borg Cardona, Christine X, Katarina Zaric and Olaug Vethal at Artitude Gallery, Tigne Street, Sliema.
May 18 - 31
Umeko Okano: In the Light The Japanese painter exhibits at Artitude Gallery, 17, Tigne Street, Sliema. Opening hours are 10:00-13:00, 16:00-19:00, from Tuesdays till Saturdays. More info: artitudegallerymalta@hotmail.com or 21316708/ 99844653. The exhibition is sponsored by the Japanese/ Malta Friendship Association, Charts (Wealth Management), Onsite properties and AF sign studio.
June 5 - July 19
Police photography Exhibition by Stephen Busuttil at the main hall of St James Cavalier.
THEATRE
May 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.
May 22 - 24; 29 - 31
The Secret Lives of Henry and Alice TNT Productions presents David Tristram’s play as directed by Polly March at St James Cavalier. The titular couple in this domestic comedy will be played by Alan Montanaro and Denise Mulholland. The duo will also be interpreting a variety of secondary characters. Tickets at €16 are available from the box office on telephone number 2122 3200 or email boxoffice@sjcav.org
MUSIC
May 12
Miriam Cauchi and Simon Abdilla Joslin A recital by soprano Miriam Cauchi and cellist Simon Abdilla Joslin, together with pianist Maria Frendo will be held at the Manoel Theatre from 20:00. The programme includes the Bachianas Brasilerias by Villa-Lobos, performed with the participation of the Cello Ensemble of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Bookings: 21246389, www.teatrumanoel.com.mt, bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
FESTIVAL
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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