And we are so ready Inspired by New York’s world-famous MET Gala, (you know the one, the fashion-art event that's always drilling celebs doing paparazzi-worthy stuff) The MET[A] Gala is hosted by Valletta Contemporary, Valletta’s iconic contemporary arts space. Already being touted as the red carpet event of the year, this will be a one-night-only exclusive … [Read more...] about Malta’s first Met[A] Gala happens tomorrow
Archives for December 2019
‘Never underestimate your audience’
Panto in the Dark is back with a second edition that sets out to prove what an exciting time it is to be a theatre-maker in Malta. Panto in the Dark, the second edition, is up soon. Written and directed once again by Marta Vella and Vikesh Godwani, it looks like this panto will continue breaking boundaries with what can only be described as an 'untypical' panto. We … [Read more...] about ‘Never underestimate your audience’
They Take Us for Fools
And we need a real people's party Jesus wept. This photo (taken by Matthew Xuereb for the Times of Malta) is instantly iconic for all the wrong reasons. The two big shining hopes of the PL, one of whom is supposed to deliver the country from evil etc, posing with Joseph Muscat during the latter's national tour. Let's not even go into the whole national tour saga. I … [Read more...] about They Take Us for Fools
‘Planning the Teatru Manoel music programme is like working on a mosaic’
Every part is essential towards creating a gorgeous entire season, Kenneth Zammit Tabona says ahead of Monteverdi Project performance. For the past two years or so, a group of singers have been undergoing training in ensemble work and Baroque vocal and musical techniques by Maestro Marco Mencoboni, a leading specialist of Baroque and Renaissance music . Now they will … [Read more...] about ‘Planning the Teatru Manoel music programme is like working on a mosaic’
Mdina Archives an ‘Incredible Resource for Malta’ – Monteverdi Project
Monteverdi Project performance to include recently discovered work by Balzano. Since 2017, The Monteverdi Project, which was devised by Teatru Manoel Artistic Director Kenneth Zammit Tabona, has seen a group of musicians and singers following a series of masterclasses by Baroque and Renaissance specialist Marco Mencoboni. The project culminates with a performance on … [Read more...] about Mdina Archives an ‘Incredible Resource for Malta’ – Monteverdi Project