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31 maltatoday, SUNDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2013 2013 THIS WEEK WHAT'S ON UNTIL JANUARY 5 Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem An animated nativity village spread on 20,000sqm of land at Ghajnsielem Gozo. It offers naturalistic reproduction of the environ of Bethlehem and the timeless story of Nativity every December at 'Ta Passi' fields in Ghajnsielem. Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem will also include re-enactments of the 'trip' from Nazareth to Bethlehem of Joseph and Mary as well as the Adoration of the Magi on the Epiphany (first Sunday after New Year's day) when the three Wise Men will depart on horseback from Malta to Cirkewwa terminal where they will board a ferry in mid-afternoon before making the triumphal entrance to the nativity village. More information: http:// www.ghajnsielem.com/bethlehem/ openinghours.html. THEATRE DECEMBER 21-JANUARY 5 Little Red Riding Hood & You Know Who Annual Christmas panto at Manoel Theatre, Valletta organised by Masquerade Theatre. Directed by Anthony Bezzina and written by Malcolm Galea, it features a star-studded cast of panto-veterans alongside Malta's most promising new talent. Music is directed by Kevin Abela, choreography by Lee McCallion and costumes designed by Ernest Camilleri. Bookings: 21 246389, www.teatrumanoel.com.mt, bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt. DECEMBER 21-JANUARY 5 RapunzelStiltskin Annual Christmas panto at MFCC, Ta' Qali organised by MADC. Directed by Steve Casaletto and written by Steve Hili. Paul Abela will be in charge of music, with the help of vocal coach Cathy Lawlor. Peter Howitt will be in charge of backdrops and stage design while Kristina Schranz will take care of dance choreography. Bookings: http:// booking.madc.com.mt/bookings/ Shows.aspx?pid=30. DECEMBER 26-30 The Comedy Knights: Christmas Comedy Cavalcade Comedy sketch show featuring Chris Dingli, Marc Cabourdin, Pia Zammit, Jo Caruana, Colin Fitz and Steve Hili at the Teatru Salesjan, Sliema. Organised by TAC Theatre. Tickets at €10 can be booked from www. ticketline.com.mt. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL DECEMBER 13 Xifer Collective exhibition at Teatru Salesjan, Sliema, organised to complement the upcoming theatrical production 'Is-Sigar Imutu Wiefqa'. Featuring works by the art collective X242, including Ryan Falzon, Sabrina Calleja Jackson, Sarah Mamo, Andrea Zerafa, Sarah Maria Scicluna and Robert Zahra. Launch on November 22 opens at 20:00. DECEMBER 13-30 Fluxus Solo exhibition by young artist Sam Sultana at Off Road Studio, G. Pullicino Street, Zebbug. More information: http://samuelsultana. com/. UNTIL JANUARY 31 Twisttease Exhibition of paintings by Diane Buttigieg at the Hotel Juliani Lobby, St George's Road, St Julian's, playfully re-interpreting Maltese iconography. Organised by SO Galerie. FILM SCREENINGS WEDNESDAYS Kinemastik Film Club Eclectic film screenings organised by art-cinema collective Kinemastik at the British Legion Bar, Melita Street, Valletta. Start at 20:45. DECEMBER 22 Brazil Screening of Terry Gilliam's imaginative dystopian film Brazil at Blitz, St Lucy Street, Valletta. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. Doors open at 19:00. We look forward to hosting you throughout this joyous season and promise to help you celebrate in style. With The Arches's exquisite food and excellent service, Your event will surely be a memorable one. For further information, please contact us on Tel 21 523 460 Or you may email us on: info@thearchesmalta.com www.thearchesmalta.com