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15 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 11 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 23 DEC - 4 JANUARY MADC's Aladdin Malta's longest-running thea- tre company, the MADC, will once again stage its ever-popu- lar pantomime this coming fes- tive season with panto veteran Alan Montanaro back with a bang and a flourish and some wildly extravagant outfits. Montanaro has not only penned the script for this year's offering – the fantastical Ara- bian Nights spectacular Alad- din – but he also returns to the stage in the show as the larger- than-life panto Dame. There are limited shows so book early. MADC's Aladdin will be per- formed at MFCC, Ta' Qali on 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2019 and 3, 4 January 2020 at 7.30pm, with matinee perfor- mances at 3pm on 26, 28, 29 December 2019 and 4 January 2020. Tickets and further infor- mation are available online at www.madc.com.mt. 22 DEC - 5 JANUARY FM Theatre's The Little Mermaid Everyone's favourite child- hood ocean tale is transform- ing the home of Maltese pan- tomime – Teatru Manoel in Valletta – into an underwater realm. The Little Mermaid fol- lows the success of FM Thea- tre's panto offering of Sleeping Beauty in 2018, for which glow- ing reviews rolled in, including: "Sleeping Beauty managed to pack a whole lot of entertain- ment into three hours. FM The- atre's 'The Little Mermaid – A Panto Under The Sea' will be staged at Teatru Manoel, Val- letta, with performances on 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2019 and 2, 3, 4 January 2020 at 8pm. There will also be mati- née performances at 3pm on 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2019 and 2, 3, 4, 5 January 2020. Tickets and more information are available at www.teatruma- noel.com.mt, by email on book- ings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, or by calling 2124 6389. Music 18 DECEMBER Christmas with Wayne Marshall and The New Choral Singers Join The New Choral Singers in a feast of Christmas music as they present their annual sea- sonal concert entitled "Musical Tidings" on Wednesday 18 De- cember 2019 at St. Paul's Pro- Cathedral, Valletta and Friday 20 December 2019 at the Jesu- its' Church, Merchant Street, Valletta. Under the direction of Mauro Farrugia, the choir will be accompanied on the or- gan by world-acclaimed BBC Proms virtuoso organist and conductor, Wayne Marshall, who is currently chief conduc- tor of WDR Funkhausorchester Cologne and Organist and As- sociate artist of the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. The choir will also be joined for the even- ing by Marouska Attard, guest soprano. As in previous years, the audience will enjoy Wayne Marshall's skills on the organ and in the spirit of Christmas, the audience will be invited to join the choir in song for some traditional favourites. Entrance is free of charge and no reservation is required. However, a retiring collection will be held at the end of both performances. Both concerts start at 7.30pm though it is rec- ommended to arrive early to se- cure a seat. Other 21 DECEMBER Winter Solstice with Heritage Malta On Saturday 21 December 2019, Heritage Malta is hosting a Winter Solstice at the prehis- toric Mnajdra Temples. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year and is the first day of winter. Part of Mnajdra, which was one of the Neolithic complexes. Participants will watch the sun rise as the first sun's rays light up the very edge of a megalith found along the passage connecting the first pair of chambers to the inner chambers. The meeting place is outside Ħaġar Qim Park Visi- tor Centre at 6am. Tickets will be €25 per person and €15 for Heritage Malta members. Tick- ets are available from Heritage Malta sites and museums, and online at https://shop.heritage- malta.org. Christmas with Wayne Marshall and The Choral Winter Solstice with Hertiage Malta