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7 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 4 NOVEMBER 2018 CULTURE THEATRE The Nutcracker In cinemas now No Tourists by The Prodigy The Nutcracker and The Four Realms Young Clara needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. A golden thread leads her to the coveted key, but it soon disappears into a strange and myste- rious parallel world. In that world, she meets a soldier named Phillip, a group of mice and the re- gents who preside over three realms. Clara and Phillip must now enter a fourth realm to retrieve the key and restore harmony to the unstable land. The Nutcracker and The Four Realms is a movie all the family will enjoy and remember. American Horror Story Filmed live at London's Bridge Theatre, Alan Bennett's sharp and hilarious new play is 'just what the doctor ordered'. The Beth, an old-fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town in Yorkshire, is threatened with closure as part of an effi ciency drive. A documentary crew, eager to capture its fi ght for survival, follows the daily struggle to fi nd beds on the Dusty Springfi eld Geriatric Ward, and the triumphs of the old people's choir. The play will be streamed live at Spazju Kreattiv on Thursday, 8 November for €15. The Prodigy – No Tourists Guess who's back? The 1990's band, The Prodigy have just released their latest album, 'No Tourists'. The new songs feature the band's unique sound with new beats and rhythms, offering a new take on their much-loved music. Listen to the new album online and see if it lives up to the hype. John Grant – Love is Magic John Grant's fourth solo album 'Love is Magic' is a celebration of indie dance, leaving nothing untouched. Searching for a meaning in an absurd world full of white noise, violence and distraction, Grant's message is clear, 'love is magic, whether you like it or not'. Check the funky album out online for a one-person party any day! Saturn – Nao British singer NAO has returned with her newest album Saturn. The 13-track project includes features from 6LACK, SiR and Kwabs for a wonky funk symphony. The album features heartfelt lyrics and funky beats and will easily get you dancing in no time. Il-Bews bhac-Cirasa – Rose Grech Derek didn't believe in love, but rather ridiculed it and made fun of it. After his mother's death, in an attempt to take revenge on the world, he gives in to a life of promiscuity, with girls easily falling into his trap. Despite his friend Thomas's warnings, Derek continued sinking until fi nally he hit rock bottom. How was he to get out of the trouble that his hardheadedness had put him into? His anger towards his father because of his unfaithfulness towards his mother, after her death, was surging and an overpowering loathing for him seized him. What will keep him from looking for the love of his life? Where does justice come in? What made Derek take justice in his own hands? 20 Lessons for the 21st Century How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari takes us on a thrilling journey through today's most urgent issues. The golden thread running through his exhilarating new book is the challenge of maintaining our collective and individual focus in the face of constant and disorienting change. Are we still capable of understanding the world we have created? Notes on a Nervous Planet – Matt Haig Rates of stress and anxiety are rising. A fast, nervous planet is creating fast and nervous lives. We are more connected, yet feel more alone. And we are encouraged to worry about everything from world politics to our body mass index. After experiencing years of anxiety and panic attacks, these questions became urgent matters of life and death for Matt Haig. And he began to look for the link between what he felt and the world around him. Notes on a Nervous Planet is a personal and vital look at how to feel happy, human and whole in the twenty-fi rst century. What to watch, listen to and read this week Movies and TV shows Music Books Il-Bews bhac-Cirasa - Rose Grech