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15 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 29 JANUARY 2020 WHAT'S ON Theatre UNTIL 14 FEBRUARY Scheherazade Scheherazade, a solo show by well-known local artist Charlie Cauchi, will take over and trans- form Valletta Contemporary into a space where coercion and cru- elty, love and violence, sex and entertainment are made palpa- ble. Cauchi's work consists of a multi-disciplinary and immer- sive installation built around the concept of a London Soho night- club. The exhibition will act as a pinpoint of light into the history of this dark underbelly, a place once renowned as the scandalous city of vice. Scheherazade is also a major female character in middle east- ern literature and the narrator of the tales in 'A Thousand and One Arabian Nights', keeping the sultan alive as an act of self-pres- ervation. The shows starts at 7.30pm at Valletta Contem- porary. For more information please visit https://www.vallet- tacontemporary.com UNTIL 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). Other UNTIL 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 UNTIL 30 JANUARY Anima - Exhibition by Dione Borg "Amina" is an exhibition by Di- one Borg. It runs from 10 to 31 January at Art Galleries, Palaz- zo de La Salle, Malta Society of Arts, Valletta from 8am till 7pm on weekdays and 9am till 1:30 on weekend. The exhibition will feature the artist's main creative interest through a recent series of works featuring nude paintings. It revolves around the artistic exploration and rendering of the human form, created through spontaneous and poetic work. For more information regarding the event visit artsmalta.org. Music 31 JANUARY Ta' Marija Folklore Dinner Show Awarded as the Best Maltese Food Restaurant for 10 consecu- tive years and Top Rated Restau- rant for 2020, Ta' Marija presents an evening of culinary delights sprinkled with a lot of liveliness. Our Folklore Dinner Show is tru- ly a Maltese cultural celebration. The charming Maria Muscat will present the folklore show in a va- riety of languages, featuring six dancers. Persons may choose the all in- clusive evening option which includes a four course Maltese Feast Menu, free flowing quality local wines, mineral water and coffee and transport from and to your holiday accommodation at €55 per person. Or the A la carte option which includes the choice of Maltese cuisine and wines from the restaurants extensive local and international wine list. For more information visit http:// www.tamarija.com. 8 FEBRUARY Two Opera Tales of Otello This spring opera lovers will have the chance to discover both Gioachino Rossini's and Gi- useppe Verdi's version of Otello thanks to Teatru Manoel and Gaulitana: A Festival of Music. Although they both relate to the same protagonist, there are some important differences between the two works. Verdi's work is based on Shakespeare's Othello, whereas Rossini's opera is based on a French adaptation of the sto- ry Othello, ou le More de Venise by Jean-François Ducis. The op- era differs from Shakespeare's version in that the story happens in Venice not in Cyprus, Iago is less diabolic and the role of Rod- rigo is more elaborate. Rossini's work might be lesser-known than Verdi's opera, but it was by all means a milestone in the de- velopment of opera as musical drama. This seminar will introduce you to both operas. The artis- tic directors Kenneth Zammit Tabona and Colin Attard will touch upon the wider context of the importance of opera on the Maltese Islands. Two Opera Tales of Otello will take place from 10:30am till 1pm. This event is free however book- ing is required. The event will be held at the Italian Cultural Insti- tute. For more information visit bookings@teatrumanoel.mt Scheherazade, will take place on 14 February. It is the solo show of well- known local artist Charlie Cauchi Two Opera Tales of Otello will take place on 8 February