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2 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 28 DECEMBER 2025 CULTURE This Friday, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood storms Teatru Astra THIS Friday, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood ex- plodes onto the Teatru Astra stage with a Rock 'n' Roll Panto that's loud, cheeky and burst- ing with festive fun for all ages. Expect live music, big laughs and feel-good chaos panto- mime with the volume firmly cranked. Leading the chaos is the un- stoppable Edward Mercieca as the fabulous Dame, delivering razor-sharp comedy, towering wigs and pure panto flair. Join- ing him as one of the Babes is Pia Zammit, a Comedy Knights legend making her Gozo panto debut, paired with last year's much-loved Dame Sean Borg, a double act guaranteed to keep audiences laughing from start to finish. The legendary outlaw is brought to life by Gianni Sel- vaggi as Robin Hood, alongside a vibrant multi-talented cast including Yorika Attard, Tina Rizzo, Peter Farrugia, Hannah Attard and Dan Ganado. What truly sets this produc- tion apart is that the cast are the band. Performers on stage double up as the band, acting, singing, moving and playing their instruments live. The re- sult is a panto that feels like a full-blown rock concert, with the music driving the story from start to finish, led by a talented troupe of actor-musi- cians. Audiences can expect a soundtrack packed with iconic hits, featuring music by artists such as Chappell Roan, Elvis Presley, The Pointer Sisters, Bruce Springsteen and Fleet- wood Mac, just to name a few, all reimagined live on stage with a rock 'n' roll panto twist. The production is directed by Chris Gatt, with Musical Direc- tion by Yorika Attard, bringing together a slick, high-energy show that never misses a beat. With bold characters, audi- ence participation, cheeky hu- mour and a powerhouse live soundtrack, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood prom- ises festive fun for the whole family, unapologetically camp, and louder than ever. For tickets and more infor- mation visit www.teatruastra. org.mt