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Ricky Lavazza.
RICKY LAVAZZA brings sev en Decades of The Greatest Hits of Sir Tom Jones live on stage with special guests Eva Lloyd and Emma Prothero at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola on Friday November 24 and Saturday
November 25 at 7.30pm. Ricky moved to the Costa del Sol in 2005, his combina tion of quality vocals and charisma quickly gained him recognition, and he was soon in demand all along the coast. Ricky was born in Taff’s Well, a small village in South Wales, known locally as ‘The Gate way to the Valleys’. Ricky trained professionally as a musical theatre per former, although these days he prefers to perform a plethora of material. He has an effortless style, and never takes himself too seriously. Constantly challenging him self and always eager to sur prise and delight his audience. His vocal capability is in comparable, his versatility unimaginable. His repertoire takes you from Kismet to The Killers. He never fails to give anything less than 100 per cent, and with the elusive and rare ability to really connect with his audience, his perfor mances are always truly un forgettable!
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Tom Jones tribute
XMAS FAIR: There will be dogs, of course, as well as food and drink.
ADANA Christmas Fair comes to Estepona on November 26 at the Palacio de Congresos from 1.30pm until 4pm. It’s the perfect place to find gifts, cards and new ideas for Christmas while supporting a very worthy cause.
There will be dogs (of course) as well as food and drink. Entry is a €2 donation, children and dogs are free. ADANA (Association for the Rights of Abandoned Animals) is a charitable or ganisation on the Costa del Sol run by volunteers. Their aims are to promote love
THE Harbour Restaurant in Marbella is the venue for an exquisite event to kick off the festive season in style. December 1, at 1pm is the date and time for a delightful Christmas lunch accompanied by a captivating fashion show. This charity event is in the warm spirit of supporting Afesol Mental Salud. Everyone’s presence will not only assure a fabulous time but will also contribute to a noble cause.
and affection for dogs, to provide facilities for the shelter and care of aban doned, sick and injured dogs, while seeking new homes for them and to as sist the local authorities with such animals. ADANA never puts down a healthy animal.
Festive fashion Due to limited availability and high de mand, early booking is highly recommended. It’s a prepaid event; full payment and menu choices are required to secure your place. Let’s celebrate the holiday season with glamour and generosity. For booking details, please contact Anne O’Halloran Ryan on Facebook.
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Theatre events INTERNATIONAL Theatre Studio’s next event is on Wednesday November 15 and tickets are on sale now on their web site. Tickets are €8 per person for ITS members and 10 € for nonmembers. This includes half a pizza and one drink. Miles Rendle will be leading a play reading and supper evening at the Ata laya Golf and Country Club from 6.30 pm for a 7pm start. Play reading evenings are everyone’s opportunity to read a part in a play out loud in a group in public. It is great fun. If anyone is thinking about auditioning for any future plays, this is a good time to practise and to make their intentions clear. Alternatively, simply sit, listen and enjoy the readings. One of the members, Veronica del Cerro, is offering weekly acting sessions on the 4 Wednesday afternoons in November from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at the Age Concern Centre in San Pedro. These start on Wednesday November 8. The group will be small with between 4 and 8 people. It will be a weekly ses sion exploring the world of acting through the vocal and physical lens,
euroweeklynews.com • FOLLOWING their huge success in the summer, TAPAS, the Andalucian performing arts society, presents ‘Saturday Night At The Movies’ on November 25 at 7.30pm until 11pm at Alhau rin Golf Clubhouse. The evening will featuring the TAPAS choir Buddy Holly & The Crickets, togetgher with Ross & Zion under the musical direction of James Burn. Tickets are €12 for non members and €10 for members via Pay Pal treasurer.
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The perfect show THE magic of Christmas is com ing to the Palacio de Congreso in Marbella on December 23 at 5pm and you can’t miss this magical show full of humour for the whole family. The ma MILES RENDLE: Will be leading a play reading and supper evening.
games, and scene/character work: A re laxed but focused time, diving a bit deeper into the world of acting. All ex perience levels are welcome. The weekly cost is €10 for ITS mem bers and €15 for nonmembers. If any one is interested, please contact Veron ica by email using vronnv@gmail.com.
gician Nebek has prepared a unique experience that will surprise and thrill your audi ence and is the perfect show for this festive season! What can you expect from
Church Christmas THE Anglican church of Costa del Sol West will be holding a Christmas fair at the ACE club in Estepona on Saturday Decem ber 2. It will include a grand raffle, tombolas, handmade cards, cakes, etc. Costa del Sol West Anglican Church holds services in San Pe dro at 10am and Sotogrande at 12 noon every Sunday. For more information go to www.costachurch.com or contact Tony Carroll, Chaplain on 952 808 605.
the show? Much more than just magic tricks, magician Nebek will take you on a magi cal journey through Christmas, with the special participation of Father Christmas and a Christmas elf. Spectators will witness the most incredible magic tricks and experience the excitement of Christmas in a way never seen before. But that’s not all, the show is interactive and participatory. The audience will have the op portunity to be part of some magic tricks, which will make the experience even more ex citing imagine being part of the magic.
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The epitome of thoughtful service at Max Beach Exceptional dining experience with Harry ARE you tired of the same old dining experiences that leave you feeling unappreciated and overlooked? Look no further, because we recently had the pleasure of dining at Max Beach in Riviera del Sol, and our experience was nothing short of exceptional, all thanks to the most considerate waiter we’ve ever encountered Harry! In a world where excellent customer service can be hard to come by, Harry truly stood out as a shining example of what it means to provide an extraordinary dining experi ence at Max Beach. From the moment we walked through the door, he made us feel like honoured guests, and his gen uine warmth and professional ism were evident throughout our entire meal. One of the first things that struck us about Harry was his attentiveness. He seemed to anticipate our needs before we even realised them our selves. From refilling our water
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glasses promptly to ensuring our dishes arrived at the per fect temperature, he demon strated an unparalleled level of care and consideration that is truly rare in the service indus
try. Harry’s knowledge of the Max Beach menu was also im pressive. He was able to answer all of our questions, provide insight ful recommendations, and even accommodated special dietary requests without hesi tation. His expertise and pas sion for the food being served were palpable, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to our din ing experience. Perhaps what set Harry apart the most was his ability to create a personalised and
memorable experience for each guest at Max Beach. He took the time to engage in friendly conversation, making us feel like old friends rather than mere customers. His charming personality and gen uine interest in our dining ex perience elevated the evening to something truly special. But it wasn’t just our table Harry attended so skilfully as we couldn’t help but notice he treated every guest at Max Beach with the same level of care and consideration. It was heartwarming to witness his dedication to ensuring every one had an unforgettable time. In a world filled with fast paced, impersonal dining ex periences, Harry at Max Beach has reminded us of the value of exceptional service. His kind ness, professionalism, and un wavering commitment to making each guest feel valued have left an indelible impres sion on us. Dining at Max Beach with Harry as our waiter
was not just a meal; it was a truly remarkable experience. If you’re in search of a dining experience that goes above and beyond your expecta tions, we wholeheartedly rec ommend visiting Max Beach
and requesting Harry as your waiter. You’ll not only savour delicious cuisine but also bask in the warmth of his consider ate service. Thank you, Harry, for making our evening at Max Beach truly unforgettable!
Charity event By David Hart A GREAT evening with two acts starting at 7.30pm. DJ Jose will be entertaining ev eryone on Monday Decem ber 4 at Los Arcos Restau rant with hits from the Decades. Then the sabulous soul singer Gary B Poole as seen on BBC’s The Voice will be on stage from 9pm. The event is presented by Joe and Jan From Last Chance AID (as seen on Bar gain Brits In The Sun). Tick ets are available from the Charity Shop in Coin, Ave.
Maria Zambrano 19, (next to the Olive Tree Bar Restau rant) and from the Charity Warehouse: Ave. Blast In fante 43, Alhaurin el Grande (a few doors from Ye Ole Butchers. Los Arcos Restau rant is near km 6 on the A7059, about a fiveminute drive from Coin on the Coin to Cartama road. For further information phone or WhatsApp Joe on 626 942 427. All proceeds are 100 per cent to help the animals www.lastchanceanimal rescuespain.org.
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Christy’s Irish Gastropub: Your ultimate destination IN the vibrant coastal town of Fuengirola, Christy’s Irish Gas tropub has firmly established itself as a hub of sports, cama raderie, and great food. Every visit to Christy’s is a testament to their unwavering commit ment to providing an excep tional experience to their ever growing community of customers. The warm and friendly staff, coupled with an impressive menu, have al ready made it the home of GAA, Rugby Union, and Golf in Fuengirola. Now, they have elevated the game, welcom ing football fans to their wel coming space. The Rugby World Cup was a resounding success at Christy’s, and they’ve decided to expand their sports offer ings. Now, you can catch all the action from the world of foot
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open seven days a week, so you can start your day with the best breakfast in Fuengirola, setting the tone for a day filled with sports, delicious food, and great fun. To top it all off, Christy’s boasts a welcoming atmo sphere that makes it more than just a place to watch sports it’s a community where friendships are forged and memories are made. In a nutshell, Christy’s Irish Gastropub is the definitive des tination for sports enthusiasts. Whether you’re into GAA, rug by, golf, or football, Christy’s has you covered. With friendly staff, fantastic food, and a fun atmosphere, this is where you come to revel in the thrill of sports, indulge in mouthwater ing dishes, and enjoy great company.
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Meet Santa Claus THE North Pole has confirmed that Santa Claus is coming to Marbella to visit La Sala Puerto Banus along with Snowflake the Elf for four unique Breakfast with Santa events. Taking place every Saturday morning from 11am on the lead up to Christmas, starting on December 2, families with children of all ages are invited to book a table for Breakfast in the Live Lounge of the Puerto Banus venue. Santa and Snowflake will appear like magic, visiting each and every child individually at their tables. Founder of Kids Parties Spain, Laura Oldfield comments: “There really is
nothing more magical than a child meet ing Santa. It’s our favourite time of the year and we’re thrilled to be asked to bring the magic back to La Sala not once but four times this Christmas.” Tickets are priced as just €20 each for both adults and children and include breakfast and a drink. Children under two are welcome to join the festivities free of charge. Tickets must be purchased and paid in advance of the event. Children please don’t forget your Christmas Lists, as Santa will be collect ing them and doesn’t want to miss any thing out on Christmas Eve!
Beauty and the Beast By David Hart SATURDAY November 11 at 5pm, at the Ave Maria School in Malaga, the musical Beauty and the Beast comes to the city, a Disney sto ry that everyone fell in love with for the magic hidden in each of its songs. Adapting a classic tale is never easy be cause of the high expectations it generates, but the Mundiartistas Company are great ex perts in presenting stories that have been
part of our childhood and bringing them up to date, adapting them in ways never seen before. With their new adaptation, Beauty and the Beast becomes a musical full of songs from very different genres including soul, pop and rock. “Stories of old, told as never before,” say Mundiartistas. Tickets to see the musical are now on sale priced at €13 through the Giglon website.
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DAY OF THE PEDAL: Encouraging use of bicycles.
By Kevin Fraser Park THE next Pedal Day will be held on Sunday November 12, an activity included in the municipal initiative ‘Estepona 2023 Year of the Bicycle’. The Plaza Antonia Guerrero will once again be the location from where the cycling group will set off along the main streets and avenues of the town centre, until they reach the starting point again. The start will take place at 10am. The municipal delega tion of Sports wanted to
remind everyone who takes part two or more times in the Day of the Pedal, you can get a com memorative jersey of ‘Es tepona 2023 Year of the Bicycle’. As on previous weeks, a bicycle will be raffled among all partici pants at the end of the cycle ride. Almost 2,000 people have already taken part in this initiative, which is aimed at both children and adults and which has been running for 10 edi tions so far. The last one, in which funds were
raised to pay for the treatment needed by a boy from Estepona with cerebral palsy, beat a record number of partici pants, with almost 500 cyclists of all ages. The cycle rides are re peated on the second Sunday of every month in the year 2023 (with a few exceptions), with a route of around five kilo metres. With this activity, the town hall aims to en courage the use of bicy cles and promote a city with a better quality of life.
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By Kevin Fraser Park ON Sunday November 12 Piturda presents ‘Dream ing Bubbles’, a unique show full of magic, illu sion and emotion, at the ESAD Theatre in Malaga. Young and old will be fas cinated by the soap bub bles. ‘Dreaming Bubbles’ is not only able to surprise the little ones. The giant soap bubbles, with smoke, fire and many oth er variations will also leave parents open mouthed. In this family show, adults can become children again and share an original and fascinating experience with the youngest members of the family. The idiriscent spheres with their different sizes and shapes will captivate the whole audience. It will be a show with a lot of laughter. The audience will be able to participate and interact with the soap and water bubbles creat
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FANTASTIC EVENT: Something for everyone to enjoy.
ed by the magician White dream. Whitedream is the artis tic name of Pierpaolo La coni, the bubble magician. He holds the Guinness World Record in 2022 for blowing the world’s largest soap bubble by hand (without using in struments). In addition, White dream will not only be on stage performing soap and water magic. The whole show will be ac companied by a magnifi cent soundtrack. And the
different parts of the show will be introduced by the choreography of professional dancer Gessi ca Alfieri. A fantastic event for the whole family. An hour and a quarter approxi mately in which young and old will share a beau tiful experience. Everyone will be able to enjoy themselves with their families and have lots of fun. Tickets for this show are priced at €12 per person from www.giglon.com.
By Brian Bamford A SPECIAL Christmas Concert on Friday December 15, at 8pm in Les Roches Marbella University School. The School will offer the audience a com plimentary cocktail at the end of the recital and admission is free, on a firstcome, first served basis. The Piano Orchestra of the ‘Let’s Play the Piano?’ project was born thanks to the sus tained support that Les Roches Marbella maintains with the Mediterranean Mu sic Outreach Centre (Musica con Encanto). On this occa sion, the orchestra will per form a recital to celebrate
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Christmas and New Year’s Eve. ‘Tocamos el Piano?’ is an educational project for adults in the learning of music, and is now in its third academic year. Without a doubt, this pro ject represents for many a
dream come true. Les Roches Marbella always hope that it will be an example to be fol lowed by those who have not yet fulfilled their dream. The orchestra is currently made up of 24 members, all of them adult piano students, under the direction of María Testa, Director and founder of the Centro de Divulgación Musical del Mediterráneo since 2004. For information and book ings call +34 654 013 232 or email reservas@musicaco nencanto.org.
Remembrance
By David Hart THE TAPAS Choir will be singing at the Royal British Legion Remembrance Ser vices on Saturday November 11 at 11.30am at the Cemetery Chapel, Coin and on Sunday November 12 at 11am at Salon Varietes Theatre, Fuengirola.
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Nirvana tribute GRUNGE: The Buzz Lovers work as the original power-trio.
By Kevin Fraser Park THE BUZZ LOVERS are a cover band that pays tribute to NIRVANA, recreating their music, their sound, their image. A band that tries to bring the audience as close as possi ble to that scene, to that moment, to that state of mind. From Aberdeen, near Seattle, Nirvana was part of the postpunk under ground scene whose breakthrough album, Nevermind gave the world a new musical style Grunge. The Buzz Lovers work as the original pow ertrio, with a staging and live performance that allows the audience be carried away by
the moment. Excitement is assured when the first chords start to play at La Cochera Cabaret in Malaga on Saturday November 11 at 10pm. It’s not just nostalgia, almost the entire audience of The Buzz Lovers didn’t experi ence Nirvana’s emergence first hand. Far from it, many of them may have just been born when singer, Kurt Cobain was giving his last concerts. But the Seattle band’s in fluence, emotion and lyrics have stood the test of time and there are hundreds of t shirts of the American group worn by all ages around the world.
By Michael Carrington IN a tribute to The Cure, De peche Mode, New Order and Joy Division The Exploding Boys will be performing at Louie Louie in Estepona on Fri day November 17 at 11pm, doors open 9.30pm. Considered the Best Cure Tribute Band in Europe, The Exploding Boys, have been ac tive for 16 years and have won the Press Award for best trib ute band in Spain. One magical night with the best live music. A unique con cert, get your ticket as soon as possible at www.dabutix.com.
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Jingle & Mingle Michael Carrington CHRISTMAS Fayre and Market at the Butibamba Park with La Cala de Mijas Li ons on Sunday November 26 brings fes tive stalls with Christmas gifts, a tombo la, a raffle, Lions Shop, clothes and toys, ‘Christmas Cava’ with cake or mince pies. From 12 noon to 5pm, entry is free, Santa Claus will be visiting as will a magi cian and the Costa Soul singers will en tertain everyone. Tickets are €5 for cava and cake on sale in La Cala charity shop Also Cake Stall.
Classic cars ON Saturday December 2, Premier Body Shops presents its next annual Classic Car Show at Estepona Golf club house from midday until 4pm. If you have a classic car and would like to bring it please email aiden@pre mierbodyshop.es to book your spot. Everybody is welcome to come down and see the cars and, if you’re bringing a car, please arrive 11am at the latest. There will be a bar and restaurant and live music so it’s sure to be a clas sic!
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By David Hart ON Sunday November 19 from 11am to 4pm there is a Christmas craft market at Club Naranja Calle Malaga Calahonda with a huge variety of craft stalls, cakes and hon ey, food available and bar open. The event is raising funds for the Alzheimer Dementia Support Group Costa del Sol and you can get your photo taken with the Christmas donkey! Call 0034 610 774 408 for information.
Smile please!
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Frozen on ice By Brian Bamford A MUSIC Show on ice with highlights of Frozen 1&2 is coming to Marbella at the Palacio de Congresos on De cember 19 at 6.30pm. Pure enjoy ment for fans of the film musical block buster. Together with the sisters, Elsa and An na, and their friends, the audience will be immersed in an adventurous musical journey together with the stars of this new musical ice show. With breathtaking staging, this new ice show will provide an unforgettable performance and a combination of ice dancing and circus artistry. This show will give the audience a magical adven ture into the world of fairy tales, The most famous songs from the world's most successful animated films Frozen 1 and Frozen 2 will finally come to the European stage in a spectacular way: as a show on ice. The fairy tale has been adapted into
an ice show full of mystery and fantasy. The audience will be thrilled when Elsa sings the absolute hit of the night ‘Let it go’. A kaleido scope of dancing and acro batics on ice. Elsa transforms the stage with her magic, and the help of an LED screen, into a sea of ice and deep blue crystals! The audience will be able to enjoy the awardwinning music (including the Oscar for best song). Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Sven and Kristoff pre sent an entertaining ice show with new set design technologies for the whole family. Grace, beauty and elegance, with spectacular lighting and flawless tech nique, all this captivates and takes the audience into a world of boundless imagination. A new performance with over 300 incredible costumes, full of imagination, music, wonderful choreog raphy, and breathtaking acrobatics cre ate a unique and magical show: live on ice. For tickets go to https://www.alpha music.es
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It’s all a game By David Hart THE Board Game Conven tion (BGC), the largest recreationaleducational event specialising 100 per cent in the board game sec tor, arrives in Malaga this weekend, from Friday to Sunday, November 10 to 12 at the facilities of La Tér mica. An event that com bines fun and love for board games for visitors and all board game fans. The BGC aims not only to support new creators and their projects but also to present all the latest na
tional and international board game novelties that have been presented at the Essen Internationale Spielt age SPIEL’23, the largest Eu ropean fair. All those attending the BGC will be able to enjoy a large number of board games by sitting at the many tables set up for them, where in some cases there will be their own au thors, publishers or staff who will explain how they work. There will also be some of the hits of SPIEL’23. Photo: Flickr CC / Shannon
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GET into the holiday spirit at La Sala this festive season and experience four cracking Chrstmas tribute nights that promise unforgettable moments and the ultimate festive vibes. Kicking off the Christmas festivities on Monday, December 4, dance the night away to the greatest hits of Abba, in cluding ‘Dancing Queen,’ ‘Mamma Mia,’ and ‘Money, Money, Money,’ performed with fabulous costumes and beautiful voices. On Monday, December, 11 indulge in a fantastic evening of ‘Christmas Cheer’ with a special tribute to Michael Buble, presented by Peet Rothwell. Tickets for these shows are priced at just €10 per person. On Tuesday, December 19, step into the world of The Ratpack with the best tribute you’ll ever experience. It’s not just a tribute; it’s a reincarnation. Tickets for this show are priced at just
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Kicking off Christmas LA SALA: Back by popular demand is the Ski Lodge.
€12 per person. Keep the festivities going between Christmas and New Year on Thursday, December 28, with an incredible night dedicated to Motown and more. La Sala is hosting Soul Note all the way from South Africa, delivering an unfor gettable Motown & Soul Night. Tickets for this show are priced at just €12 per person. All these fantastic events will take place in the intimate Live Lounge, start ing at 8pm.
And, back by popular demand, is the La Sala Ski Lodge on the outdoor ter race. A winter wonderland with dazzling snow and twinkling fairy lights. It’s the ultimate alpine experience that will leave diners feeling as cosy as a pig in a blanket. Secure your table at one of the best tribute nights in Marbella this Christmas by contacting La Sala at: 952 814 145 or via email: reserva tions@LaSalaBanus.com.
THE International Day of Flamenco is celebrated ev ery November 16 since UNESCO declared it an In tangible Heritage of Hu manity at the Congress that took place in Kenya in 2010. Since that year, November has been a spe cial month for the whole flamenco family through out Spain; although, for obvious reasons, it is expe rienced in a special way in Andalucia, the cradle and
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International Flamenco Day
Celebrating flamenco.
bedrock of flamenco art in all its disciplines: singing, guitar playing, dancing and
instrumentation in differ ent variations. José Losada Santiago ‘Carrete de Málaga’ and the flamenco group ‘Tablao Pepe López’, will be the guest artists at the ‘International Flamenco Day’, which will be cele brated in Torremolinos on November 16. The event will take place at 6pm in the Plaza Costa del Sol, with free access. As part of this event, the flamenco cultural manag er, researcher and writer, Paco Roji, will give a talk entitled ‘Flamenco in Tor remolinos’, in which Car rete will also participate. They will talk about the Torremolinos of the 40s and 50s and one of the main attractions of that time: flamenco. The tourist boom attracted thousands of tourists from
Spain and different nation alities to get to know Tor remolinos, its people, its gastronomy and its cul ture. Tablaos, nightclubs, tav erns and other venues opened their doors turn ing this town into an open showcase where the afi cionado and the tourist could see the best singing, guitar playing and dancing. The Tablao El Jaleo, opened in 1965 and is still active today under the name of Taberna Flamen ca Pepe López, was and is one of the most important venues in Torremolinos. The proximity of Malaga airport, the opening of renowned hotels, the opening of nightclubs... all of this contributed to Tor remolinos becoming an es sential part of the history of flamenco.
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Wednesday: the musical THE musical ‘Miercoles’ (Wednesday ) is a theatri cal work full of energy, hu mour and a dark touch. Based on the series creat ed by Tim Burton, the mu sical, taking place at the Palacio de Congresos de Marbella on December 9 at 5pm, immerses the au dience in the quirky world of the quirky girl we all know, as she deals with the challenges of being different in a ‘normal’ so ciety. The plot centres on Wednesday, when she de cides to go to the mystical Nevermore Institute, where she meets incredi ble friends with quirky gifts and realises that there are more like her. Little by little mysteries are happening that will have to solve, a strange creature begins to attack students at the Institute will have to get to the end of the mystery to find out who is behind it. The musical stands out
ly reflect Nevermore’s dark and flamboyant aes thetic, with sets that evoke the gothic mansion and costumes in dark and striking tones. Through song and dia logue, ‘Miercoles’ explores universal themes such as love, acceptance, the im portance of family and the struggle to maintain indi viduality in a Tick ets a for its inge world that r book e €12, t nious script seeks confor www o .gigl visit: created mity. The char o ento /mie n.com/e and di acters are mus rcoles-e v rected by charismatic and icalen lmar M e l a have emotional bella . Servent moments that and its mix make them more ture of black humour profound and hu and gothic elements. The man, generating em songs and choreography pathy and connection with are vibrant and energetic, the audience. with musical numbers In short, the musical ranging from melodic rock ‘Miercoles’ is a fun and ex with an exclusive musical citing theatrical experi composition by Carlos F ence, combining the hu Bravo, to explosive urban mour, love and dance group numbers. uniqueness of Wednesday In addition, the set de in an entertaining story sign and costumes perfect full of dark charm.
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The Boss is back BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN returns to Spain in 2024 in two concerts, one in Madrid and one in Barcelona, both with the E Street Band. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band played ‘the greatest show on earth’ (Billboard) across Europe last summer, and will make a tri umphant return to the continent in 2024 with a new 22concert stadium tour. Kicking off on May 5 in Cardiff, Wales, Springsteen and The E Street Band will take their 2024 World Tour to Northern Ireland, Ireland, England, France, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Bel gium, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway, ending in the UK with a concert at Lon don’s Wembley Stadium on 25 July. Madrid and Barcelona are the cities that will be able to enjoy his return here. Audiences will be able to see Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band live again on June 12 and 14 at the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid and on June 20 at the Olympic Sta dium in Barcelona. Tickets for the concerts in Madrid went on sale on Tuesday November and, for the concert on June 20 in Barcelona, tickets will go on sale on Tuesday November 14 at 10.00am. The sale will be exclusively through doctormusic.com and entradas.com. Ticket prices for both con certs will be from €65. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s
2023 European tour sold over 1.6 million tickets and won high praise as one of the best shows of the band’s career. It received praise as ‘one of the best shows ever’ (Daily Telegraph), as well as fivestar reviews in The Times, The Indepen dent, NME and many others in the 14 countries it toured. Highlights of the tour included a twonight tour opener in Barcelona that ‘unleashed eu phoria’ (El Correo), as well as performances in front of more than 130,000 fans on two dates in Lon don’s Hyde Park and a fi nal concert in front of more than 70,000 peo ple in Monza, Italy.
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Returning to Spain.
Stand-up comedy A NUMBER of comedians are coming to Estepona for an other hilarious night of stand up comedy at Louie Louie in Estepona on December 14, doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8.30pm. This is the lineup of fantas tic comedians: JoJo Sutherland Since bursting onto the scene in March 2002, Jojo Sutherland has climbed the comedy ladder at an alarming pace. She regularly plays at comedy clubs across Scotland and the North of England and is also in great demand for corporate gigs. This charismatic mother of four has had a starring role in Channel 4’s award winning series ‘Wife Swap’. That expe rience not only features in her standup with hysterical re sults but has been made into a full length show called ‘Wife Idol The Rivals’ which she has written and performs with her own theatre compa ny The OneHanded Women. “Jojo is bloody, bloody bril liant” Kate Copstick, The Scotsman Tiziano La Bella
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JOJO SUTHERLAND: Regularly plays at comedy clubs.
Tiziano La Bella discusses his Catholic childhood, the in coherence of the Italian fas cists and his challenges as an immigrant in the UK. Tiziano offers his surreal point of view to his audience who get the chance to laugh with him or to beat him up right after show! Kyle Legacy Legacy lives for the stage. Born and raised in Liverpool, he now tours the the globe with the popular comedy col lective ‘Laugh Mob’. More commonly known as ‘The Crowdwork King’, Kyle Legacy
has been making appearances at every major festival around the world including the world record older for most gigs done at the Edinburgh fringe festival... 230 in 24 days. Lucy Amans (MC) Lucy is relatively new to the comedy scene, but since tak ing a standup comedy begin ners course in December 2019 has developed her quirky, effervescent persona to captivate audiences both in the UK and Spain, where she resides on the Costa del Sol. Tickets for the event are €18 via Eventbrite.
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For reservations or inquiries, call Vinea Restaurant on 951 530 498 or 678 112 996. Please note that Vinea is closed on Mondays, but they open their doors from Tuesday to Sunday, starting at 1.00pm. LOCAL and national bands will participate in this free musical event with soul, pop, jazz, funk, hip, blues and pop mu sic at Paseo de Las Palmeras. Marqués del Duero Street, San Pedro Alcantara on Friday November 10 from 6.30pm until 10pm. The artists performing are: Swing For Five is a tradition al jazz group made up of renowned jazz professionals who have taken part in nu merous jazz festivals all over Spain (Viajazz 2004, Festival Internacional de Madrid 2004, 2005, 2006, Festival Interna cional de Jazz de Toledo, Ciu dad Real, Albacete and oth ers) as well as in events of all kinds. They also carry out dif ferent educational and music initiation projects aimed espe cially at children. Big Panda is a group of young locals from San Pedro Alcantara, who will perform a tribute to Janet Chaplin. Julia Martín is a singer, composer and actress from Malaga. She graduated in Musical Performance at the Escuela de Arte Dramático de Malaga, finishing her studies in Rennes, France.
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music mainly. Later she be came interested in ‘Live Loop ing’, a technique she uses in her concerts, looping sounds, modifying the voice, sampling sounds, beatboxing, recording instruments... and thus devel oping and introducing her own compositions.
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MARBELLA‘S International Theatre Studio is a nonprofit organisation established in 1975 and managed by a group of volunteers. For the first time, they are producing a fun, novelty 2024 calendar for charity. Some of their talented actors have volunteered to participate to raise money for a brilliant charity called the Ele na Gaite Foundation (Funda cion Elena Gaite). This charity was set up by the family and friends of Elena as a tribute to her. She was a devoted moth er and wife, much loved by her whole family, who sadly lost her long battle to cancer in 2020. The foundation raises money for local charities and worthy causes such as Cudeca, Debra for children with Butter fly Skin, Avol, and more. The calendars are all spon sored by local companies and the photographs in the calen dar were all taken by Alan
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CALENDAR GIRLS: Raising funds for local charities.
Jones, the resident volunteer photographer. All the pho tographs were taken by Alan on location with all the ladies in Estepona, in the seafront home of Fiona Poole. Fiona al so designed and produced the calendar. The calendars will be available at each of the future events for a minimum dona tion of €10. The Theatre Studio has also announced its new pro
gramme of events for the au tumn and winter season. Its next event is a play reading and supper evening on Wednesday November 15 at the Atalaya Golf and Country Club where everyone can meet at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are €8 per person for ITS members and €10 for nonmembers. This includes half a pizza and one drink. Tickets and further informa
tion are available now on the website https://internation altheatrestudio.org. Numbers are limited so please book ear ly. They have also confirmed that Urban Chai in San Pedro will be the venue for their Christmas meal and social evening. It will be held on Fri day December 15 and book ings will open in mid Novem ber. The studio will open 2024 with a rehearsed play reading on Wednesday January 17, di rected by Martin Curd and Paloma Salgado. They are per forming ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ by Neil Simon. This will be performed at the beautiful and comfortable El Trapiche Cultural Centre in San Pedro. Full details will follow nearer the time. The organisers look forward to seeing new and existing members very soon.
By Brian Bamford THE Malaga Marathon 2023 will be held on December 10 and the registration pe riod is already open. The race will start at 8.30am from the Paseo del Parque in front of the Malaga Town Hall. The route of the main event, the 42.195 kilometre race, will be marked and signposted at every kilometre and will be suitable for all athletes over 18 years of age. The sporting event, which last year at tracted almost 6,000 runners, more than 40 per cent foreigners, will also boost tourism during the long weekend throughout the Costa del Sol. There are cash prizes for the overall winners. The top three male and female runners in each category will also receive awards. The runner’s bag will contain a race bib with timing chip, a commemora By Kevin Fraser Park GUIDED visits to the archaeological site of the Roman City of Suel in Fuengirola are back on November 11 and 12. On each of these days there will be two vis its, at 10am and 11.30 am, for groups of 25 people each. Those interested in at tending can register by emailing info@gruponerea.com giving details of name, number of people, day and time of the visit and contact telephone num ber. Councillor for Culture, Rodrigo Romero said, “This is an opportunity to visit the Roman City of Suel with the archaeolo gists who are working there every day
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tive tshirt and various gifts provided by the companies supporting the event. The relatively flat course of the Malaga marathon passes some of the most beau tiful parts of the city including some of its
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Roman city visits and see the origin of each of the pieces that have been extracted from there.” The councillor encouraged, “all those who are interested in our history, in our archaeological heritage, in finding out what we are doing there or who have any questions about what will happen in this excavation in the future, to sign up so that we can organise the groups bet ter.” Information on the archaeological findings of the Roman City of Suel can be
consulted on the site’s website https://ciudadromanasuel.com/, a virtu al space that offers audiovisual resources that provide details on how the inhabi tants of that time lived. The website includes information about the site, the research team, the working methods and the latest updated news generated by the archaeological re search process. It also has more than 5,000 photos that have been taken dur ing the research process.
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ESTEPONA will once again be in the spotlight for cheese lovers. This December sees the ninth Estepona Popi Sabor a Malaga Cheese Fair, a culinary event that every year delights the palates of locals and visitors alike. José María Téllez Popi, is the promoter of both the Cheese and the Ham Fair, and brings ev eryone closer to the world of cheese with the help of Es tepona Town Hall. As has been the case in recent years, the event is sponsored by Sabor a Malaga and the Provincial Coun cil of Malaga. The Cheese Fair is on from De cember 14 to 17 in Calle Terraza and, although cheese is the main element of this fair, all those who attend the event during the three days will also be able to try other delicatessen products: nuts, wine, oil and pâté. In Spain, you can find numer ous types of cheese, each with its own character. To get taste buds tingling in anticipation, thanks to esteponeros.com and Taste of Andalucia, here is a run
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CHEESE: To delight the palates of locals and visitors.
down of some of Spain’s best known cheeses that visitors to the fair will be able to sample and buy. Manchego cheese: Originat ing in the La Mancha region, this sheep’s milk cheese is famous for its mild flavour and firm tex ture. Cabrales cheese: Produced in Asturias, this blue cheese is one
of the most intense and spicy cheeses in Spain. Idiazábal cheese: Made in the Basque Country and Navarre, this sheep’s milk cheese has a smokey flavour and a firm tex ture. Mahon cheese: From the is land of Menorca, this cow’s milk cheese is known for its orange rind and mild, slightly salty flavour.
Tetilla cheese: Originally from Galicia, this cow’s milk cheese is characterised by its conical shape and delicate, creamy flavour. Also from our own region, these are some of Andalucia’s most outstanding cheeses. Payoyo: Originating from the Sierra de Grazalema in Cádiz, Payoyo cheese is a goat’s cheese that has gained international renown. Torta del Casar: Although its origin is in Extremadura, in the province of Caceres, this sheep’s cheese has found a home in the region of Andalucia. Queso de la Sierra de las Nieves: Produced in the province of Malaga, this goat’s cheese is a jewel of Andalucian gastronomy. Alhama de Granada cheese: The municipality of Alhama de Granada, in the province of Granada, is famous for its goat’s cheese.
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Cabaret in Marbella By Brian Bamford SET in Europe in the 1930s. The plot of Cabaret revolves around the romance of a young club singer with an inspiring American. But undoubtedly the best contribu tion in this masterpiece is the use of songs and musical numbers in keeping with its purpose of establishing a par allel between the musical life of the clubs of the time and what is happen ing in the street. And how the songs come to be a tragic and ironic com mentary on the outside world. This musical returns to the Teatro Ciudad de Marbella, where it pre miered, to close the tour of a show that has already been enjoyed by more than 30,000 spectators throughout Spain. With live musicians and an im pressive staging that will delight every one who goes to see this spectacular musical show created in Marbella. Don’t miss this brilliant and brilliant adaptation as a tribute to the 50th an niversary of the Musical, Cabaret. The best European burlesque event is on December 2 and 3 at 8pm.
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IN the heart of the luxuri ous Puerto Banus in Mar bella, there exists a place that embodies the essence of vibrant nightlife, superb dining, and timeless atmo sphere La Sala. This establishment has garnered im mense success over the years, and it’s not hard to see why. With its capti vating buzz, lively vibe, and worldclass entertainment, La Sala Puerto Banus has become a cherished institution for locals and tourists alike. The Buzz and Vibe La Sala Puerto Banus is not just a restaurant; it’s an experience. As soon as you step through its doors, you’re enveloped in an electrifying buzz that seems to pulse with the heartbeat of the town it self. The stylish décor, ele gant lighting, and an eclec tic mix of people create an ambiance that is both so phisticated and welcom ing. The vibe here is conta gious. Whether you’re dressed up for a glam orous night out or just fin ished work and want to unwind, La Sala has a place for you. It’s equally perfect for those seeking an energetic night of dancing and live music as it is for those who prefer a leisurely din ing experience.
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‘La Sala time’ is any time Where the buzz, vibe, and entertainment never age
La Sala Banus ideal for any time of day. Credit: La Sala
Entertainment One of the corner stones of La Sala’s suc cess is its commitment to providing topnotch en tertainment. From live music performances by talented musicians to DJ sets that keep the dance floor alive, there’s never a dull moment here. Superb Restaurant La Sala’s reputation for culinary excellence is welldeserved. Their menu boasts a diverse selection of dishes, blending Mediterranean and international flavours with a touch of innovation. Whether you’re a seafood afi cionado or a meat lover, you’ll find dishes that tantalise your taste buds. Pair your meal with a se lection from their exten sive wine list, and you’re in for a gastronomic treat.
Never Ageing Atmo sphere One remarkable aspect of La Sala is its ability to maintain its al lure year after year. It’s a place where trends may come and go, but the timeless charm re mains constant. The se cret lies in its adaptabili ty, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity. It’s a place where genera tions can come together and create memories that last a lifetime. During the day especially it loves to cater for families and kids. La Sala Time At La Sala Puerto Banus, there’s a phrase: ‘LA SALA TIME’. It means that any time is the right time to experience the magic of La Sala. Whether it’s a sunset cocktail, a roman tic dinner, a lively night of dancing, or a lazy after noon with friends, La Sala is always ready to wel come you into its world of style and elegance. La Sala Puerto Banus has achieved tremendous success by consistently delivering an exceptional experience. With its capti vating buzz, lively vibe, worldclass entertain
ment, superb restaurant, and neverageing atmo sphere, it’s no wonder that La Sala has become a timeless favourite for
those seeking the best of what Puerto Banus has to offer. So, the next time you find yourself in this glam
orous corner of the world, remember that ‘LA SALA TIME’ is anytime and re member Christmas is not that far away.