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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 12 NOVEMBER 2023 5 THEATRE Oh Yes It Is! Booking now open for MADC's Christmas Panto Celebrate the festive season with Beauty and the Beast at Teatru Manoel – and a gift-ready special offer on New Year tickets! MARKING the MADC's first pantomime to be held at Teatru Manoel since 2007, Beauty and the Beast (performed in English) continues this long-running theatre company's tradition of pantos full of timeless songs, laughter, breathtaking scenery and costumes. Performances run from 22 December 2023 to 7 January 2024. Written and directed by Chiara Hyzler, the fairytale follows the beautiful Belle and her delight- ful Nanny as they set out to find Belle's missing father. Hannah Spiteri leads the cast as Belle, while her larger-than-life Nanny is played by renowned panto veteran and Malta's fa- vourite dame, Alan Montana- ro. Joining them through their magical adventure are other top performers including Jasmine Farrugia, Francesco Nicodeme, Maria Buckle and Rambert At- tard, among a vast ensemble of stage talent. The show's creative team is likewise a who's-who of some of Malta's finest theatre practition- ers. Alongside Hyzler, Beauty and the Beast features musical director Kris Spiteri, choreog- rapher Francesco Nicodeme, set designer Matthew Cassar, cos- tume designer Denise Mulhol- land and vocal coach Analise Cassar. Plus, a tempting New Year of- fer also makes Beauty and the Beast tickets an ideal Christ- mas gift. Enjoy a 10% discount on all tickets to performances on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 January – but book today to avoid disappointment! "We can't wait to welcome you to Teatru Manoel for more pan- to fun and hilarity this Christ- mas," says MADC's Artistic Di- rector Marylu Coppini. "Beauty and the Beast will be an unfor- gettable festive experience all audiences will love." MADC's pantomime Beauty and the Beast performs at Te- atru Manoel, Valletta, from 22 December 2023 to 7 January 2024, with matinee and evening performances available. Booking is now open at www.teatruma- noel.mt. This production is sup- ported by Benna, Dee Spas and Welbee's. Above and below: photos by Justin Mamo