MUSIC & THEATRE

Few things bring us all together more effectively than a captivating performance. From tongue-in-cheek comedies and music performances to new theatrical smashes and movie screenings, Malta has some incredible entertainment lined up this month!

The local band 'Skald' was founded in 2017. The band's genre may be loosely termed "contemporary folk" with the line-up consisting of vocals, percussion, acoustic and classical guitars, violin and bass. Skald initially started off as a one-project ensemble having been assigned to compose original music inspired by works of national poet Dun Karm Psaila as part of a commemoration event held at San Anton Presidential Garden. Soon after this event the band was approached by Festivals Malta to embark on a 3-year project with the aim to produce and perform contemporary music inspired by traditional folk music. The project included annual participation in the Ghanafest in 2018 and 2019, and in the 2020 virtual festival, as well as the production and recording of a studio album. The collaboration with Festivals Malta also included the production of three live session videos published online in the run-up to the album launch. Doors open at 9:00pm.

MSA’s 100 years at Palazzo de La Salle celebration: Concert Two

Malta’s finest musicians will be joining forces to celebrate the Malta Society of Arts’ 100 years at Palazzo de La Salle with a series of monthly concerts and masterclasses.In this second concert, the Dominic Galea Jazz Trio will will perform works by Maltese jazz composers Sammy Galea, Charles Gatt, Frank Camilleri & Dominic Galea amongst others. Dominic’s works will consist of pieces from his albums Tribute (2004), The Legacy (2022) and The Promise (2022) released by Heritage Records.

Palazzo de La Salle

219 Republic Street, Valletta

MET Opera Live: Giordano’s Fedora (Encore)

Umberto Giordano’s exhilarating drama returns to the Met repertory for the first time in 25 years. Packed with memorable melodies, showstopping arias, and explosive confrontations, Fedora requires a cast of thrilling voices to take flight, and the Met’s new production promises to deliver.

A deeply personal portrait of a 20th century American childhood, Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans is a cinematic memory of the forces, and family, that shaped the filmmaker’s life and career. A universal coming-of-age story about an isolated young man’s pursuit of his dreams, the film is an exploration of love, artistic ambition, sacrifice and the moments of discovery that allow us to see the truth about ourselves, and our parents, with clarity and compassion.

The Eden Stand Up Comedy Night

The Eden Comedy Club returns for another hysterical Stand-Up Comedy Night, with three stand-up pros setting the audience up for a night of laughs. This edition will be hosted by Comedy Club regular Geoff Whiting. Once described as “one of Britain’s funniest men” (The Radio Times) and now celebrating his 16th year in the stand-up circuit.

Aussie Damian Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. His show at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe won the Amused Moose People’s Champion Award and the same year won the Best Show Award at the Neath Comedy Festival in Wales.

For over a decade Dan Evans's twisted logic has been gladdening Stand Up Comedy audiences across the UK and Ireland. He's also performed his accessible but frequently childish surrealism in front of chubby perspiring ex-pats in Dubai and Oman, and had his grammar rectified by politer crowds in Germany and Holland.

Known to be the eighth longest-running musical in West End history, Mamma Mia includes Abba hits including Super Trouper, Lay All Your Love on Me, Dancing Queen, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Take a Chance on Me, Thank You for the Music, Money, Money, Money, The Winner Takes It All, Voulez-Vous, SOS and the title track, Mamma Mia. The musical will feature West End leading lady Charlotte Gorton, as well as an all-star local cast including Dorothy Bezzina, Pia Zammit, Mikhail Basmadjian, Ray Calleja, Edward Mercieca, Sarah Mercieca, Thomas Camilleri, Nicole Cassar and Hannah Spiteri. Early booking is recommended as tickets will sell fast! Get your tickets from www. showshappening.com

Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta

Ugo Sultan

Ugo Sultan is a satirical take on the events of Maltese history. Although inspired by real events, don't expect this to be a history lesson. Most of the piece is rooted in reality, but we have decided to look at the chain of events from a different angle. Greed is what ultimately caused the downfall of both parties, so we're speaking about this prevalent topic in a joyful way. Get your tickets from www.showshappening.com