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8 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 22 DECEMBER 2019 LISTINGS WHAT'S ON Music 1 JANUARY A New Year's Toast with the Gaulitanus Choir The Gaulitanus Choir's pro- gramme of events for the festive season reaches a climax on Jan- uary 1st, 2020, when once more it will musically usher in the New Year with the 8th edition of A New Year's Toast. This will be held at the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Gozo, on New Year's Day at 7pm. Entrance for the event – which is supported by the Kempinski Hotel, Bank of Valletta and Playpen – is free on a first-come-first-served ba- sis. As always, the chosen pro- gramme presents a festive mu- sical repertoire intended to set a positive mood for the year's start and to offer an ideal way to celebrate the New Year with oomph in a relaxed environ- ment. Hence, bouncy Festive Season numbers alternate with some acappella ones, whereas some exciting Verdi operatic choruses are juxtaposed with some excerpts reminiscing the choir's three concert tours abroad in the past year. Charm- ing numbers by the great Welsh composer Ivor Novello will complement the programme. For more information please visit www.gaulitanus.com. 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. 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. TODAY 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, Vallet- ta, with performances on 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2019 and 2, 3, 4 January 2020 at 8pm. There will also be matinée per- formances 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.teatrumanoel.com.mt, by email on bookings@teatru- manoel.com.mt, or by calling 2124 6389. Other TODAY Eco Christmas Market This year shop ethically and celebrate responsibly. Introduc- ing the 'Eco Product of the Year' Award. For December the Eco Market is proposing an event first of its kind in Malta: The Eco Christmas; an occasion to find the most innovative, contemporary and sustainable Christmas gifts for your loved one and at the same time be kinder to the planet. The event will include a B2B section and several talks, entertainment and activities for all ages. If you are looking for more sustain- able ways to start the new year, or if you have an exceptionally Eco-friendly business, this is the event you should not miss. Contact Zen 99257337 for more details. This event is held on 22 December at Magazino Hall, Valletta Waterfront from 1pm onwards. 24 DECEMBER Christmas at Esplora Santa's workshop at Esplora is buzzing with activity. Elf chemists, programmers and engineers are hard at work pre- paring for his journey around the world. Visit Esplora for a Christmas with a difference and participate in our elf-led work- shops and science shows. Dis- cover how Sphero robots can be used to power Santa's sleigh to deliver presents around Malta and Gozo. Unleash your inner artist and learn about chem- istry as you design and make Christmas tree ornaments. Experiment with light, colours and shadows, and get creative as you construct Christmas tree ornaments and a Christmas vil- lage from cardboard. This event runs from 24 December to 6 January (selective dates) from 10am to 6pm. For more infor- mation visit http://esplora.org. mt/christmas-at-esplora-2/. Eden Cinema St Julian's Tel. 23 710400 Black Christmas (15) 14:25, 16:35, 18:45, 20:55 Cats (PG) 14:20, 18:05, 21:05, 23:00 Frozen 2 2D (U) 10:30, 13:00, 18:05 13:00, 15:30, 18:00, 20:35 Joker (15) 13:20, 18:35, 21:10, 23:45 Jumanji: The Next Level (12A) 10:45, 13:05, 15:45, 18:20, 21:00, 23:40 Knives Out (12A) 13:00, 15:40, 18:20, 21:00, 23:40 Last Christmas (12A) 11:30, 13:50, 16:15, 18:45, 21:10, 23:30 Le Mans' 66 (U) 14:20, 17:35, 20:45 Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 2D (PG) 13:25, 16:00, 18:30, 21:05 Motherless Brooklyn (15) 20:30 Star Wars: The Rise of Sky - walker 11:05, 14:00, 14:30, 17:00, 15:55, 20:00, 21:15, 23:05 Stardog and Turobocat (U) 11:00, 14:05, 16:10, 18:15 The Nutracker (12A) 16:00 Empire Cinemas Bugibba Tel. 21 581787, 21 581909 Cats (PG) 10:40, 13:15, 16:00, 18:40, 21:15 Frozen 2 2D (U) 10:30, 13:45, 16:00, 18:15, 20:30 Starwar: The Rise of Sky - walker 3D (12A) 10:20 13:30, 17:55, 21:00 Jumanji: The Next Level 3D (12A) 10:45, 14:00, 18:15, 21:10 Last Christmas (12A) 10:50, 13:45, 16:10, 18:35, 21:00 Stardog and Turbocat (U) 11:00, 13:50, 16:15, 18:25 The Aeronauts (PG) 20:50 Cinema A New Year's Toast with the Gaulitanus Choir Eco Christmas Market