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15 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 4 DECEMBER 2019 LISTINGS WHAT'S ON Theatre 26 DECEMBER Comedy Knights 007: Licence to Laugh Every year, the Teatru Sales- jan in Sliema hosts what has become for many, a must-see Christmas tradition: The Com- edy Knights' annual Christmas show. It is a satirical sketch show that somehow manages to walk the line between silly and biting, while, at the same time, constantly being the funniest show on the island. This year's show is Comedy Knights 007: Licence to Laugh. The title of the show reflects the number of years the Comedy Knights have been producing this an- nual sketch show. It promises to be always original, always topi- cal, always on point and per- haps most importantly, always hilarious. The cast features some of Malta's strongest comedy per- formers, as well as characters that have managed to enter lo- cal popular culture. Audience favourites such as the Bormla Babes, The First Lady and the Sliema Girls, are certain to make an appearance, while a vast selection of other sketches inspired by Maltese society and way of life will complete the show. Tickets are available from www.ticketline.com.mt and are on sale now. No extra shows are planned UNTIL 20 DECEMBER VITORI For the first time ever, Cirque du Soleil will present an exclu- sive and original live perfor- mance in Malta for the 40th anniversary of the Mediterra- nean Conference Centre in the historic city of Valletta. The high-energy acrobatics of VI- TORI are guaranteed to thrill audiences in the first of a series of annual shows destined for Malta. In the classic game of chess, each piece can be sacrificed to save the King. But VITORI is not your typical chess game, so when a gentle yet reckless King falls head over heels for one of the Rooks on the op- posing team, ready to sacrifice all in the name of love, he cre- ates mayhem in this rigid and highly structured world. Cirque du Soleil will be performing in Malta until 20 December, for more information please visit http://maltashows.com/ cirquedusoleil/#about-vitori Music 12 DECEMBER Christmas Concert On Thursday 12th December 2019, the St Paul Metropolitan Orchestra, (formerly St Paul Chamber Ensemble) along with its soloists and the Anacrusis Concert Choir, will be perform- ing its annual Christmas recital at the St Augustine's Church, Valletta at 7.30 pm, followed by dinner in the Refectory. All proceeds will be in aid of the restoration of the Old Chapel. Under the professional baton of Chev Mro Mark Agius, the sixty seasoned and upcoming young musicians will be accom- panying Karen Gatt Darmenia, Frances Catherine Farrugia and Anita Vella Bondin (Sopranos), Joseph Aquilina and Mark Ed- ward (Tenors) and James Vella Bondin (Bass) featuring a sing- along celebration of seasonal fa- vourites in which the audience will be encouraged to partici- pate. Before the concert, at 6.30 pm, there will be a tour of the Convent Museum and Shel- ter. Patrons are also invited to an after-concert dinner in the Convent refectory. Tickets may be booked from the Parish Of- fice on 79286785 / 99474744, from the Orchestra Manage- ment on 79950507 or online at: bit.ly/joytotheworldspmo 7 DECEMBER Disney: The Lion King in Concert Live to Film Kevin Abela Conductor Hans Zimmer Musical Score for The Lion King Jon Favreau's photo- realistic computer-animated remake released in July 2019 was defined as "a roaring suc- cess". Featuring a voice cast including Donald Glover, Be- yoncé and James Earl Jones with songs by Tim Rice and Elton John, the live action film version is performed in Malta. This family-friendly symphonic cinema event offers patrons a unique experience of watching the Disney classic whilst the MPO performs live the enig- matic soundtrack. For more information please vist www. maltaorchestra.com/events/dis- ney-the-lion-king-in-concert- live-to-film/ Other 29 DECEMBER Thomas Smith Charity Swim The Thomas Smith Annual Charity swim, a much-awaited annual event and now in its 21st year, will once again be held off the pier by Independence Garden, Sliema, on the 29th of December, under the patronage of the Office of the President. The aim of the yearly Charity swim is to encourage the pub- lic to participate and raise as many funds as possible in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation. On the day, registration starts at 09.30hrs and the swim is to commence at 1030hrs. Participants have to fill in a registration form at one of the desk points – one on the promenade and a smaller one by the swimmer zone. Alterna- tively, beat the queues by down- loading the registration form in advance, fill it in and bring it to the desk on the day. Visit www. tcsmith.com/christmas-chari- ty-swim/ for full details. 7 - 21 DECEMBER Cribs Exhibition The Saint Joseph the Worker Exhibitions Society shall be organisingits 17thconsecutive Cribs Exhibition, at the Saint Jo- seph the Worker Parish Centre, no. 71, Bwieraq Street, Birkirka- ra.More than 70 cribs, of vari- ous sizes and materials, will be on display, together with other items related to the Christmas period, such as statuesof Baby Jesus, pictures,semolina paint- ings and decorations. Most of the items are hand-made by the exhibitors themselves. Moreover, this year's exhibi- tion will also feature particular antique items which will be on display for the very first time duringthis exhibition. The Ex- hibition will open as from Sat- urday 7 December, until 27 De- cember, every day from 9am till 12pm and from 4pm till 8pm. Entrance is completely free of charge. For more information about one can consult the- Exhibition's official poster or log on towirjasgh.webs.comor the Society's Facebookpage. Christmas Concert at St Augustine's Church Cribs Exhibition