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CULTURE THEATRE maltatoday | SUNDAY • 20 OCTOBER 2019 8 GET ready to raise the roof in the Malta debut of We Will Rock You, the musical phenom- enon by Queen and Blackadder- writer Ben Elton. FM Theatre Productions is staging the smash hit at the Mediterranean Conference Centre from 18 October. West-End performer Jordan Carr stars as Galileo Figaro, the show's central character. "I'm thrilled to be in the Maltese debut of We Will Rock You," beams Carr. "Freddie Mercury is an all- round showman, so I can't wait to rock out in his shoes." One of London's longest-running mu- sicals, We Will Rock You is a so- cietal critique set to the music of the legendary rock band Queen. In a dystopian future where we all dress and act the same and music is strictly forbidden, a group of Bohemians rebels against the system, restoring free thought, fashion and – above all – music. Taking on the role of Killer Queen – the show's villain – is West End star, Katie Paine. "I've played the role over 300 times in London, so to be Killer Queen in Malta is rather special to me," she said. "The Maltese cast is incredibly talented, and I immediately felt so welcome. It's a brilliant script and a mind- blowing show!" The Malta debut is directed by Chris Gatt and produced by FM Theatre. The stellar cast also features renowned local performers Ed- ward Mercieca, Michela Agius, David Ellul, Tezara Saliba and Francesco Nicodemo. We Will Rock You is on at the Mediterranean Confer- ence Centre, Valletta, with the last shows today at 2.30pm and 8pm. Visit www.fmtheatre.com for more information, and www. mcc.com.mt for tickets. Malta rocks to the sound of Queen CIRQUE du Soleil is bringing its internationally-acclaimed live enter- tainment to Malta for the first time in history and have created an origi- nal live performance titled VITORI which is exclusively for Malta. The 28 spectacular shows will be presented from 27 November to 20 December at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. Due to high demand, seven extra mati- née shows were released this week. About the Show VITORI mobilises a cast of char- acters inspired by the pieces in the game of chess, the ultimate game of logic and rational thinking. Brimming with talent and torque, two teams go head to head on a huge chessboard, ready to wage a battle to the end. But when the golden King falls in love with the black Rook, he puts everything in the balance to get closer to his beloved, leaving his unsuspect- ing subjects in total disarray. The 60-minute production will feature 24 acrobatic artists and dancers from around the world. About Cirque du Soleil Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group com- pletely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment. Established in Montreal, the Canadian organi- sation has brought wonder and delight to over 190 million specta- tors with productions presented in close to 450 cities in 60 countries. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group currently has over 4,000 employees, including 1,400 artists, from nearly 70 countries. Upon entering their fourth dec- ade of entertaining fans worldwide, Cirque du Soleil has not lost the forward-thinking flair that sparked the adoration of anyone who wit- nessed it back in its early days. De- tailed set and costume design, and dynamic audience interaction - with audiences being engaged with both physically and imaginatively has pioneered the refined template that is found at the core of every new show. Cirque du Soleil contin- ues to push boundaries and stun fans, both old and new, worldwide. If you would like to experience VITORI the exclusive performance by Cirque du Soleil, please visit maltashows.com Cirque Du Soleil performs in Malta for the first time ever