Archives for October 2019

Malta Spelling Bee competition is finally a thing

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And it was all to launch a fun, new book for young readers . L-Ispettaklu Stupend Żanżan Kelma, written by Deborah Abela, has just been released in its Maltese version under the Merlin Publishers label. The tension in the school hall was palpable and when the score was announced, the jubilation was pretty much straight out of a football stadium. What could possibly … [Read more...] about Malta Spelling Bee competition is finally a thing

Malta is ready to rock!

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Ben Elton's hit musical, We Will Rock You, kicks off this weekend Get ready to raise the roof in the Malta debut of We Will Rock You, the musical phenomenon by Queen and Blackadder-writer Ben Elton. FM Theatre Productions is staging the smash hit at the Mediterranean Conference Centre from October 18. West-End performer Jordan Carr stars as Galileo Figaro, the show’s … [Read more...] about Malta is ready to rock!

When prostitution is the only way to live

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Overhearing a woman casually describing her teenage daughter's suicide opened the eyes of theatre power-couple Angele and Malcolm Galea to a life that was completely alien to them. The result is a real-life play that tackles three generations of Maltese prostitutes. In what is quite a departure from their usual style, More or Less Theatre's Angele Galea and … [Read more...] about When prostitution is the only way to live

The Addams Family hits Malta’s stages in March

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And we can't wait to see Roger Tirazona put on his best tango shoes as the legendary Gomez Addams! We have DLS Productions - or rather, ARTHAUS, as it is now known since its recent rebranding - to thank for it. Bookings for the massive show will open on Halloween. Directed by Lucienne Camilleri, produced by Stefania Grech Vella, and with the musical direction of Ryan … [Read more...] about The Addams Family hits Malta’s stages in March

Restaurant Review: Bubbles & Surf at Taro

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This food and beverage pairing experience gets my thumbs up Ah, Bubble & Surf Taro... Bubbles, let it be said, are some of my favorite things. I could happily drink champagne, instead of water, if it weren't so expensive at many Maltese restaurants. Whoever came up with that quote, thank you. You are my spirit animal. When Taro got the bright idea of combining … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Bubbles & Surf at Taro