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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 8 DECEMBER 2024 2 THEATRE Indulge your imagination in a festive treat for the whole family with The Nutcracker at Teatru Manoel AS Christmas creeps closer and closer, it's time to make plans for festive activities with all the family. And what says Christ- mas more than the iconic ballet The Nutcracker? This Decem- ber, running from the 9th to the 12th, Teatru Manoel presents Moveo Dance Company's con- temporary take on this beloved classic in a dance performance for all the family. Moveo's The Nutcracker fus- es Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet score with innovative and con- temporary choreography that will transport audiences to the magical world of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. "This Nut- cracker will definitely have the Moveo stamp on it," said Moveo Dance Company's artistic di- rector Dorian Mallia. "We em- phasise the virtuosity and ath- leticism of our talented dancers, along with stunning visuals that are synonymous with our style." The combination of the classic score, the contemporary choreography, and the visual elements will make The Nut- cracker the perfect festive per- formance for audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and inter- ests. "The Nutcracker is for the whole family! It brings joy and unity, it takes us to a realm of imagination. In times like these, when the world is facing signif- icant changes, it's a wonderful opportunity to momentarily forget what's happening outside and indulge in a little dream- ing." The Nutcracker is a classical ballet from the late nineteenth century that has been per- formed and adapted worldwide for over one hundred years. Al- though excerpts and suites from this ballet have been performed at Teatru Manoel over the years, this is the first time that The Nutcracker will be performed in full at Malta's national theatre. On this, Mallia said "At Moveo, we've been pioneering ways to bring classics into the contem- porary world, which aligns per- fectly with our vision. It is high time we had our own Nutcrack- er at the national theatre, and I feel privileged that my company has been entrusted with such a historic moment. The Nut- cracker is a major Christmas show performed in national theatres around the world, and it's an incredible honour for us to present our own version." Established in 2008 by Artistic Director Dorian Mallia – now co-run by Director and chore- ographer Diane Portelli – the acclaimed Moveo Dance Com- pany has consistently show- cased performances both locally and on the international stage, for a variety of audiences. Mo- veo Dance Company's artistic philosophy revolves around the pursuit of innovation and the exploration of curious concepts within their performances. A cornerstone of their work lies in the continuous study of the moving human body, ensuring that their creations remain dy- namic and ever-evolving, mak- ing them feel new and exciting every time. Performances of The Nut- cracker will take place at Teat- ru Manoel from the 9th to the 12th of December, starting at 7 pm and running for roughly one hour. For more informa- tion on this innovative produc- tion of The Nutcracker and to book your tickets, visit https:// teatrumanoel.mt/event/move- os-nutcracker/ or call the Teat- ru Manoel Box Office at (+356) 21246389. Above and below by Massimiliano Crescenzi