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15 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 22 JANUARY 2020 WHAT'S ON Theatre 24 - 26 JANUARY Wara l-Hajt Penned by award-winning play- wright Vincent Vella and direct- ed by Carlos Farrugia, the psy- chological thriller takes us back three decades and the Fall of the Berlin Wall. The cast includes Michelle Zerafa, Marvic Cordi- na, Aaron Fenech, Alan Fenech, Renato Dimech, Dolan Debat- tista as well as Gilbert Mallia, Daniela Carabott Pawley and Miguel Formosa. Wara l-Hajt. is being produced in collaboration with Spazju Kreattiv and will be held on the 24th, 25th and 26th of January. Booking is open from https://www.kreattivita.org/en/ event/wara-l-hajt/ or by calling on 21223200. 31 JANUARY - 9 FEBRUARY The Importance of Being Earnest Get set for a true theatrical treat as the MADC and Teatru Mano- el, bring you one of the best com- edies ever written. Oscar Wilde's classic masterpiece 'The Impor- tance of Being Earnest' will be staged at Teatru Manoel in all its witty glory from the 31st January until the 9th February 2020. Whether you're a seasoned Bunburyist who can quote en- tire sections by heart or a com- plete newcomer to Oscar Wilde's gentle genius, this is a theatre experience that needs to go in your diary .' The Importance of Being Earnest' is directed by comedy connoisseur Malcolm Galea and stars Davide Tucci, Edward Caruana Galizia, Max- ine Aquilina, Michela Farrugia, Isabel Warrington and Michael Mangion with Marylu Coppini as Lady Bracknell. To book visit www.teatrumano- el.mt or call on 21246389.Tickets at €25, €20 and €10 (Discounts for pensioners and students at €20, €15 and €8). Festivals 10 - 25 JANUARY Valletta Baroque Festival 2020 The 8th edition of the Valletta Baroque Festival will, once more, feature top-notch artists, both from Malta and abroad, per- forming wonderful music from Monteverdi to Bach & beyond. Highlights include: Les Mu- siciens du Louvre & Vivica Genaux (Friday 10 January / Te- atru Manoel, Valletta / 7.30pm), Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, dir. Riccardo Bianchi (Tuesday 14 January / Teatru Manoel, Valletta / 7.30pm), Coro e Or- chestra Ghislieri (Monday 20 January / Parish Church, Bormla / 7.30pm), La Grande Chapelle (Wednesday 22 January / St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta / 7.30pm) and Amici Veneziani & Simone Kermes (Saturday 25 January / Teatru Manoel, Vallet- ta / 7.30pm). For more informa- tion about this event, visit http:// vallettabaroquefestival.mt Other 27 - 30 JANUARY The Malta Catering Expo 2020 The Malta Catering Expo is Malta's main culinary B2B event held in association with the Mal- ta Chef 's Society. It showcases the latest trends and innova- tions in the catering industry by Malta's leading suppliers. Pur- chasing managers, F&B manag- ers, chefs, restaurateurs and all major players within the Horeca industry visit the event to see the latest innovations within the catering world. This all happens in conjunction with the Malta Kulinarja, a chef 's competition extravaganza that has over 200 leading professionals battling out to win Malta's prestigious culinary awards. Malta Kulinar- ja is held under the auspices of WACS, thereby necessitating the presence of international judges to officiate the event, together with the Malta Chef 's Society. The event is held at MFCC Mal- ta Fairs and Conventions Centre, doors open 10am. From 27 Jan- uary onwards until 31 January. For more information please visit www.mfcc.com.mt 26 JANUARY Open Day at Borg in-Nadur On Sunday, 26 January, Herit- age Malta is inviting the public to an Open Day which will be held at the prehistoric site of Borġ in-Nadur in Birżebbuġa. Admis- sion will be free of charge. The landscape of Birżebbuġa has always intrigued archaeol- ogists, due to its richness in ar- chaelogical remains and sites, including Għar Dalam and the Roman villa at Ta' Kaċċatura. Around 500m away from Għar Dalam, situated high between two valleys and overlooking St George's Bay, one finds also the megalitihic site of Borġ in-Na- dur. The public can learn more about this site during a number of guided tours which are being organised during the day. At 10am and 2pm, the guided tour will be in Maltese, where- as at noon and at 16.00hrs, the guided tour will be in English. A maximum of 25 persons can join each tour. Music TODAY Chinese New Year Concert The Chinese New Year Con- cert is one of the numerous Chinese New Year celebration events taking place in more than 100 countries in January 2020. Featuring typical Chinese tra- ditional instruments and music by Chinese composers, the event sets an example of cultural com- munication and presents an ideal opportunity for audiences to ap- preciate Chinese music and cul- ture. The event is from 7:30pm till 9:00pm and entrance is free. For more information please vis- it https://www.maltaorchestra. com/events/chinese-new-year- concert/. 23 JANUARY Musica Clandestina Celebrating the 400th anniver- sary of Barbara Strozzi's birth, this captivating programme delves into the musical and per- sonal lives of Strozzi and two other great baroque compos- ers, Monteverdi and Carissimi. The performance will be held at Verdala Palace at 12:00pm. For more information on the event wn.com/Verdala_Palace. Heritage Malta is inviting the public to an Open Day at the prehistoric site of Borg in-Nadur The Chinese New Year Concert will be held at the MCC