NIGHTLIFE
December 24
ALT 24-12: The Xmas Clash A Christmas eve party at 43, Lascaris Wharf, Valletta, 21:30. DJs on the night: Bob, Jamie, Tim, Vinc. Entrance €10. Ticket hotlines: 99848199 and 99896823.
December 26
Shameboy Dj set at Sky Club, Paceville, 21:00. Advance tickets at €10. Higher price at the door. Ticket Hotline: 7999 2136/7770 5826/9920 3777
December 26
Pudina tal-Milied Boxing day party at Liquid Club, San Gwann, 22:00. DJs on the night: Brian James, Danjeli, A.I., SSoker. Tickets online at €5 + charge from http://www.etickets.to/buy/?e=3902, €10 at the door.
MUSIC
December 18
A Christmas Celebration A concert by the St Monica Choir in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund at St Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina, 19:30.
December 18, 19
Cikku l-Poplu...U l-Banda ddoqq... A night of satirical songs by Alex Vella Gregory’s character ‘Ċikku l-Poplu’ at The Gut, Chiaroscuro, Strait Street, Valletta. Starst at 21:00, €5 donation at the door. Bookings: gabarremalta@gmail.com
February 5, 6
15 Years of Kaos Launch CD launch by Maltese punk band Rage Against Society at Remedy rock bar, Paceville on February 5 (with oldschool metallers Thrashacre) and at Rookies sports bar, Bugibba on February 6, (with Regress and Rejects). Entrance (February 5): €5. Entrance on February 6 is free. More information: http://www.myspace.com/RageAgainstSOC
THEATRE
Today
Seven Jewish Children Performance of Caryl Churchill’s play by WhatsTheirNames Theatre at KSU Common Room, University of Malta, 14:00. Forming part of ‘Palestine-Israeli Conflict: On Campus’ organized by the Movement for Peace and Justice in Palestine. Held. Directed by Philip Leone-Ganado. Cast includes Nicola Abela Garrett, Claire Bonello, Annelise Abela, Erin Stewart Tanti, Barrie Stott and Philip Leone-Ganado. More information: ryandallidalli@hotmail.com
Today
The Night Before Christmas
Production of Anthony Nielsen’s (‘Stitching’) dark Christmas comedy at Dun Karm Area, University campus, 18:00. Directed by Erin Stewart Tanti. Cast includes Lizzie Eldridge, Barrie Stott, Philip Leone-Ganado. Entrance is at €2. Refreshments will be served. Organised by The Department of English Students Association (DESA).
December 18 – 20, 21 – 23, 26 – 28, 29, 30; January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Aladdin: The Pantomime Masquerade’s panto is directed by anthony bezzina and written by Malcolm Galea, and will be held at the Manoel Theatre Monday to Friday at 19:30; Saturday and Sunday at 15:00 and 20:00. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, www.teatrumanoel.com.mt, 21246389
December 18 – January 3
Peter Panto MADC’s annual pantomime, held at the MFCC, Ta’ Qali. Written by Nanette Brimmer, directed by Alan Montanaro who will also be playing Captain Hook. All shows start at 20:00, except for matinees on December 26 and January 3 (15:00). Tickets start at €10. Children’s tickets are discounted and are valid for children aged 10 and under. There will be no performances on December 24, 25 and 31; January 1. Bookings: www.panto.com.mt, 7979MADC (6232)
December 26, 27, 28
Hairspray: The Broadway Musical Fm Theatre production of the popular Broadway musical, held at The Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, 15:00 and 20:00. Directed by Denise Mulholland and featuring Rachel Darmanin Demajo as Tracy and Edward Mercieca as Edna. Also featuring Paul Portelli, Pia Zammit, Coryse Borg, Jo Caruana, David Ellul, Krista Paris and David Ellul Mercer and a foreign ensemble. Bookings: 25595750/1, www.mcc.com.mt, bookings@mcc.com.mt
January 22 – 24, 29 – 31
The Sex Comedies Unifaun Theatre’s revue of different sketches all connected to people trying to have sex, held at St. James Cavallier, 20:00. Directed by Denise Mulholland and featuring Edward Mercieca, Polly March, Paul Portelli, Andrew Galea, Mikhail Basmadjian, Faye Paris, Jo Caruana, Chiara Hyzler, Malcolm Galea, Lizzie Eldridge, Barrie Stott and Joe Azzopardi. Bookings: 2122 3200, info@sjcav.org
EXHIBITIONS
Until December 20
…and non-places Exhibition of photos and etchings by Robert Zahra at Nuvo Art & Dine, Marsascala. www.robert-zahra.com
Until January 3
Mario Borg Sillato Art Exhibition Exhibition at St James Cavalier, the work simulates graffiato with scratching on wood surfaces and inlays of oil paint.
Until January 15
Angels Art installation by Charles Sammut at the Ministry for Social Policy Palazzo Castellania, Merchant Street, Valletta.
NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS
Exodus NYE ‘10 New Year’s Eve party at the Fortizza (ex TGI Fridays), Sliema, 21:30. Line up: Nicki, Loys, Owen Jay, Ssoker, Job Job, Antonio Tufigno and James Bannister. Entrance €10. Tickets from Juuls, Fortizza and Huggins.
Cream NYE – Club Anthems New Year’s Eve party at Axis, Paceville, 21:00. Line up: Matt Darey, J Joy, Miss Roberta, Clay C, Carl Bee, Conrad SK, Jo Micali, Claytonic, JDV , Manculi. Entrance €20/25. Tickets from Matrix (Baystreet, Paola, Valletta , Sliema), Royal Impact (Zabbar), and Fact (Qormi). More information: 99473809, Info@creammalta.com
Waxdolls NYE New Year’s Eve party at Amazonia, Bugibba, 22:00. Djs on the night: Waxdolls, The Audio Ministers, Dolls for Idols, Mathematikal and U-Bahn. Tickets at €25, €30 at the door. More information: www.myspace.com/waxdolls
MCA Solid Gold New Years Eve New Year’s Eve party at Malta Contemporary Art, 8, Off Racecourse Street, Marsa, 21:00. Dresscode: gold. Entrance: €5 donation at the door.
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