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15 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 4 SEPTEMBER 2019 LISTINGS WHAT'S ON Theatre 4-13 OCTOBER Certified Male Certified Male will soon be produced for the first time in Malta by Exit Stage Right, known for previous success- ful productions such as I Am My Own Wife, and Every Bril- liant Thing. Certified Male was penned by award-win- ning Australian writers and performers Scott Rankin and Glynn Nicholas. For its Mal- ta debut, Certified Male will be co-directed by Nicholas himself alongside local thea- tre veteran Nanette Brim- mer, and will star renowned performers Alan Montanaro, Alan Paris, Joseph Zammit and Stephen Oliver. Certi- fied Male is produced by Exit Stage Right and is being per- formed at the Teatru Salesjan, Sliema on 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 October 2019. 14 OCTOBER The Rite of Spring The premiere of the bal- let in 1913 caused a scandal. Commissioned by Diaghilev, the work describes a pagan ritual where a virgin dances herself to death. The riots that ensued in the theatre were a reaction to Stravin- sky's jarring rhythms and complex innovations, Nijin- sky's exotic choreography and Roerick 's bizarre set- tings. The Piano Concerto by fellow Russian Rachmaninoff is contrastingly full of lyrical melodies. Often described as the greatest piano concerto ever written, the work is full of dialogue between orches- tra and soloist. The event starts at 8pm. For more in- formation people can go to w w w. m a l t a o r c h e s t r a . c o m / events/the-rite-of-spring Festivals UNTIL 21 SEPTEMBER Maltese Nights in the scenic Grand Harbour Take in the scenic Grand Harbour views and re-live traditional Malta. Enjoy Mal- tese Nights on Thursday eve- nings from 19:30hrs onwards: patrons can go back in time through the Maltese Islands' history and experience tradi- tional folk dancing, falconry displays, Maltese games, among other activities like pony rides (available every fortnight); traditional village bands, the traditional musical terramaxka. The Valletta Wa- terfront's many restaurants and bars present a variety of offerings catering to different tastes, with dining right at the water's edge. Meanwhile the establishments' indoor din- ing areas are situated inside the tastefully refurbished, historical stores, originally constructed by Grand Master Pinto in 1752. Participation in activities is free of charge. 7 SEPTEMBER Spanish Wine Passion 2019 Calling all Spanish wine & food lovers, After three sucessfull editions in the past years, Spanish Wine Passion is back for its 2019 edition. This year there will be some new wines added to the list as well as obviously the Riojas, Ruedas, Somontano, Cava, Yecla and more are a must. The event takes on the 7th of September at the terrace of MeLounge, join them for a 4 hours open bar with some of the best Spanish wines and a selection of the finest cold cuts and chesses, starting from 8.00 pm till 00.00am. Tickets are available from now on at Me Lounge bar, making your booking by Facebook or by whatsapp (79932844) Early bird tickets: €22 The event's day: €25 20-22 SEPTEMBER Oktoberfest Malta 2019 September 2019 will welcome an authentic experience to Malta for the first edition of the Oktoberfest Malta; showcasing an incredibly large amount of beer brands under one roof! Expect more than 150 types of authentic beers from the most revered and respected breweries across Germany, Europe and of course Malta. Malta's largest brewers and beer importers will welcome you with creamy, bubbly and gentle beer while please you with must-have merchandise and gifts. The event will continue to be enhanced with Malta's top craft beer importers and brewers. Local bands will be leading the frivolities and celebrations with the best traditional entertainment and mainstream music. Patrons will be also invited to engage in all manner of music and exciting fun games to thrill the young and adults. The Malta Oktoberfest will be held between Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September from 6pm onwards and a full day from 4pm onwards on Sunday 22nd September 2019. Music 20-22 SEPTEMBER Malta Military Tattoo The Malta Military Tattoo 2019 will be held between the 20th and 22nd of September 2019 at St George's Square, Valletta. The Malta Military Tattoo, is a yearly event which features military bands and other elements which come together to provide a spec- tacular show for audiences of all ages. The music played combines popular tunes, with the more classical and are all performed in the context of a Military March parade to provide a spectacular expe- rience for everyone to enjoy. The display starts at 7pm. Maltese Nights in the scenic Grand Harbour The Malta Military Tattoo