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6 TODAY Glitter Punch A critically-acclaimed play about first love that has al- ready taken the British theatre world by storm will soon have its Malta debut at the Blue Box Theatre. Glitter Punch by Lucy Burke is a gritty, coming- of-age drama, which tells the story of the two young pro- tagonists Molly and John as they meet, start a troubled relationship, and embark on a journey of forbidden love that will change their lives forever. For its Malta debut, Glitter Punch is produced by local theatre company Masquerade Malta and will feature up-and- coming performers Gianni Selvaggi and Monique Dimech Genuis for three shows only, at the Blue Box Theatre inside M Space in Msida till today. More information may be found on- line at www.masquerademal- ta.com The Malta Cultural Institute Concert During this Concert the MCI will be presenting the dancers from Brigitte Gauci Borda School of Dance, who will be performing excerpts from Classical Ballets in- cluding Swan Lake, Le Cor- saire, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, Giselle, Paquita and Little Humpbacked Horse. They will also be present- ing dances from the Hip Hop repertoire. The second part of the evening will feature the Santa Maria Accordion Band under the direction of Mar- these Busuttil Cassar. They will be playing a variety of music from the films and the musicals. They will be joined by singers Miriam Camilleri and Charles Axiak. The MCI Painting Exhibition for April will feature works by Mat- thew Cassar. More informa- tion about this concert may be obtained by phoning the MCI Director on Tel: 21338923 or Mob: 99800409, or by sending an email to maltacultinst@ gmail.com The KSU Students' Fest 2019 – Oh My Hairspray! The most anticipated KSU Students' Fest will once again be taking over Sir Temi Zam- mit Hall, this year bringing you Oh My Hairspray!, an ad- aptation of the popular Broad- way musical Hairspray with a local twist. A strong team of over 300 University students have been preparing non-stop since February for an energet- ic performance, guaranteed to take you on a trip down a groovy lane. Join the nicest kids in town today. €10, €13 and €15 tickets are available online on http://bit.ly/OhMy- Hairspray Theatre APRIL 25-28 MAY 2-5 Measure For Measure: Strait Street Shakespeare William Shakespeare's dark satire of lust, power and cor- ruption comes to Strait Street's favourite abandoned brothel in a fresh take by the team behind the beloved Shakespeare at the Pub trilogy, with six actors in multiple roles, a bit of music, a dash of burlesque, and contin- ued easy access to booze, be- cause honestly we never learn. Only 50 tickets will be sold each night so booking early is highly recommended. Performances will take place today, and on May 2, 3, 4 and 5 at 8pm. All tickets at €20 (includes a free drink on entry). To book - email: what- st heirna mes.t heatre@gma i l. com | mobile: 7734 5207 or 7905 2522. MAY 10-11 Perfume – Moveo Dance Company Get lost in the scent, obsession & passion of PERFUME a con- temporary dance performance by the award winning Moveo Dance company, based on Pat- rick Suskind's novel of the same name. Set in a world that ex- plores the emotional connection between different smells and the emotions they bring, PERFUME enchants with irresistible seduc- tion and compelling movement. This haunting performance is brought to life by Choreogra- pher and Artistic Director Do- rian Mallia to an original score by Albert Garcia. Music MAY 3 -5 Beland Music Festival The eighth edition of the Be- land Music Festival will be held between Friday 3rd and Sunday 5th May this year. Zejtun will host a number of local artists for this festival, including several promising and upcoming bands, artists and musicians who opt to apply through the 'Beland Music Contest' which is to be announced soon. Major acts will also include the likes of Ira Losco, ManaTapu and Tenishia. For more information go to be- landevents.com. MAY 5 Live Concert in aid of Richmond Foundation Renowned singer Kurt Calleja will be live in concert on 5 May at Aria, in aid of Richmond foun- dation. Calleja stated that Rich- mond Foundation was close to his heart as he has seen the work of this Foundation transform the life of persons going through mental health problems and helping them to have a success- ful life. MAY 3 – JUNE 8 Bir Miftuh International Music Festival Once again with spring comes the pleasure of the Bir Miftuħ International Music Festival, one of the highlights of the Maltese music calendar. Events will be spread over May and June and will include the likes of a Harp and Soprano Recital by Silke Ai- chhorn and Christín Enke-Moll- nar, 'Concert for Europe' featur- ing a String Quartet from The RE: Orchestra, formerly known as the Rotterdam Ensemble and A Violoncello and Piano Recital by 'The Modern Cello - Piano Duo'. For more information and booking : info@dinlarthelwa.org or call 21220358/21225952 MAY 30 – JUNE 2 Earth Garden Earth Garden is Malta's largest Alternative Music Festival held annually at the National Park in Ta' Qali since 2007, attracting over 25,000 true music lovers from around the World, spread over four days. This year held on 30 May – 2 June, it will fea- ture five music areas and around 120 acts from around the World with an eclectic music fusion of World Music, Ska, Funk, Blues, Reggae, Alternative Rock, Dub, Hip-Hop, Psychedelic Trance, Techno, House, Electro, Drum 'n' Bass and more. JUNE 8 An evening with Bruce Dickinson NNG Promotions are proud to announce a special one-man speaking show by Iron Maiden singer, Bruce Dickinson in Malta on Saturday June 8 at the Sir Te- mi Zammit Hall, University Of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, Msida. Split into two parts, the first half of the show sees Bruce taking a hu- morous, often satirical look back at his colourful, roller-coaster life. Delivering compelling tales in his uniquely anarchic style and punctuated with photo- graphs, he recounts anecdotes from the book, including nu- merous risqué stories which never quite made it to the final edit….. ! The second half of the evening is devoted entirely to a Q&A session. Tickets go on sale on Monday, 8 April 2019 from www.showshappening.com JULY 15 – 20 Malta Jazz Festival The 29th annual Malta Jazz Festival will be held from July 15 to July 20 this summer. The highlights for this year's programme are Kenny Gar- rett, one of the world's most renowned saxophone players, Jazzmeia Horn, one of the most important jazz vocalists who was nominated for a grammy last year, Ozmosys, featuring legendary jazz drummer Omar Hakim, one of the most versa- tile eclectic jazz drummers who has collaborated with Miles Davis, Dire Straits, Daft Punk and David Bowie, and for the second time Chucho Valdés – the Cuban Jazz Legend, sixtime Grammy Award Winner, who will all be performing on the Main Stage at Ta' Liesse in Val- letta. For more information, vis- it www.festivals.mt/jazzfestival JULY 19 Il Volo Live On 19 July, Il Volo will be at the Malta Fairs and Conven- tions Centre in Malta and on 23 July at the Teatro Antico in Taormina. Il nuovo album of Il Volo confirms the world- wide success of the trio win- ning the TOP 10 on iTunes of the best-selling albums in 14 location, from Malta to Brazil, from Finland to Israel. With 11 tracks and the production of Michele Canova, it enhances the voices of Piero Barone, Ig- nazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble, collecting their tastes and their musical influences in a CD that represents 10 years of a long friendship and music together. JULY 10 Pink Floyd's Nick Mason live in Concert Rock 'N Malta are proud to present Pink Floyd's founding member Nick Mason and his band Saucerful of Secrets live in concert on the 10th of July at St George's Square, Valletta. Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets fea- turing Nick Mason, Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Lee Harris and Dom Beken is a unique opportunity to experience Pink Floyd's celebrat- ed and significant early body of work played live, including songs from albums 'The Piper At The Gates of Dawn' and 'A Saucerful Of Secrets'. Tickets are available from www.kultura.mt maltatoday | SUNDAY • 28 APRIL 2019 LISTINGS WHAT'S ON Eden Cinema St Julian's Tel. 23 710400 Captain Marvel (12A) 13:45, 16:30, 20:00, 22:45 What Men Want (15) 14:00, 18:50 Five Feet Apart (12A) 14:20, 18:00, 20:35 Us (15) 16:25, 21:15 Dumbo 2D (PG) 11:15, 13:45, 16:10, 18:35, 21:05, 23:35 Dumbo 2D (subtitles) 11:00 At Eternity's Gate (12A) 18:50 Girl (15) 16:30, 21:15 Missing Link (U) 11:40, 14:15 Pet Sematary (15) 14:10, 16:30, 18:35, 21:05, 23:25 Shazam! (12A) 11:00, 14:30, 17:45, 20:30, 23:00 Limestone Cowboy (15) 11:45, 14:15, 16:30, 18:45, 21:00, 23:15 Hellboy (15) 14:20, 18:00, 20:45 Wonder Park (U) 11:45, 14:00, 16:25, 18:50, 20:55 Dragged Across Concrete (18) 21:15 Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun (U) 12:00, 14:15, 16:05, 17:50, 19:35 Avengers: End Game (3D) 12:015, 13:45, 15:45, 17:30, 19:20, 21:10, 23:00 Empire Cinemas Bugibba Tel. 21 581787, 21 581909 Dumbo 2D (PG) 10:50, 13:15, 15:45, 18:25, 20:50 Shazam! (12A) 10:15, 13:00, 15:45, 18:30, 21:15 Hellboy (15) 10:30, 13:15, 15:50, 18:30, 21:05 Dragged Across Concrete (18) 10:30, 14;00, 17:30, 20:45 Wonder Park (U) 11:00, 13:45, 16:30, 18:35, 20:45 Avengers: Endgame (3D) (12A) 10:30, 14:00, 17:30, 21:00 CINEMA Beland Music Festival