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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 23 OCTOBER 2022 7 THEATRE Amora by Cirque Du Soleil will be presented in Valletta starting 24 November FOLLOWING the success of VITORI (2019) and FIERI (2021), Cirque du Soleil Enter- tainment Group ("Cirque du Soleil") and Visit Malta expand their portfolio of shows and deepen their relationship with the opening of a brand-new production created exclusively for Malta. AMORA by Cirque du Soleil will be presented in the historic city of Valletta, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, from November 24 to December 18, 2022. Past Cirque du Soleil events in Malta have attracted more than 50,000 spectators over the last two editions. AMORA will – with no doubt – be a not-to-be- missed rendezvous of Valletta's rich cultural season. "Cirque du Soleil has become a yearly awaited event in Malta's cultural calendar. From signa- ture style acrobatics to visual art- istry, both foreign and domestic tourists will have the opportuni- ty to see high-level artists pro- duce a memorable spectacle for another year," remarks Minister for Tourism Clayton Bartolo. For the third year, Cirque du Soleil is honoured and thrilled to present a brand-new crea- tion for locals and tourists alike. "It is a great privilege for us to imagine a story and craft a show that will resonate with a wide audience, wherever they come from and whatever background they have. AMORA is about the power of love. Packed with colourful characters and high-calibre ac- robatics, the show is a love let- ter to the beauty of Malta and a celebration of circus arts. We've carefully curated the 12 acro- batic acts composing the show, all of them never seen before in Malta." explains Alexia Bürger, show director. "Having Cirque du Soleil re- turn to Malta for a third time over the Holiday season, is something that we, as an Au- thority look forward to once again. Our partnership with such a renowned international brand helps to not only put Mal- ta on the cultural scene, but it al- so enhances the very important niche of family tourism, which is growing in popularity now more than ever, as the tourism sector continues to recover steadily af- ter the COVID-19 pandemic. I am convinced that audiences are in for yet another remarkable Cirque du Soleil journey during this year's Amora, at the histor- ic Mediterranean Conference Centre" added Carlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Au- thority. After a creative and acrobatic workshop at the Cirque du Soleil International Headquarters set to happen end of October, the cast and crew along with the creative and production teams will soon be travelling to Malta to put the finishing touches to AMORA. About the show AMORA by Cirque du Soleil is a celebration of the magnet- ic force of love, it speaks to the central love story between Bruno and Loulou. At the same time, it is a love letter to the beauty and richness of Malta, and to the cir- cus arts. The story centres around a clumsy but lovable character, Bruno. Gazing up at the skies of La Valette, he sets eyes on a mysterious woman, Loulou. Captivated, he tries to climb up to her balcony to reach her, but she flies away and vanishes out of sight. Bruno's obsession to find Loulou grows as the story un- folds. He sets out on a quest to find her, meeting colourful new friends with extraordinary pow- ers along the way. These characters will teach Bruno how to defy gravity and reach the sky to unite with the woman he loves. Despite Bruno's clumsiness and many challenges along the way, love ultimately conquers all, and the entire city comes to- gether in celebration as he finds his way to Loulou's heart. Tickets for the 75-minute per- formances of AMORA by Cirque du Soleil, presented at the Med- iterranean Conference Centre (Valletta) from November 24 to December 18, 2022, are availa- ble online at www.cirqueduso- leil.com/amora / www.visitmal- ta.com - Tickets start at €25.