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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 23 MARCH 2014 THIS WEEK 31 launching their new CDs. Tickets can be purchased from: http:// rockthesouthmalta.com/ APRIL 13 Caravaggio String Quartet Lunchtime Concert at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 11:00. Under the direction of Maria Zahra, the concert will feature a string quartet formed by Reggie Clews and Rosanne Dimech on the violin, Savio Debono on the viola and Gilmour Peplow on the violoncello will be performing Haydn's 'Seven last words' in preparation for Holy Week. THEATRE & DANCE TONIGHT AND MARCH 28-30 The Pill Solo performance by Ira Melkonyan produced by the Rubberbodies Collective at Splendid, 84, Strait Street, Valletta. Directed by Jimmy Grima. Entrance is at €5. Bookings: http://w w w. rubberbodiescollective.com/the- pill.html. MARCH 29, 30; APRIL 4-6 Double Fo A 'double-bill ' of plays by renowned Italian dramatist Dario Fo by Unifaun Theatre at Manoel Theatre, Valletta – featuring The Virtuous Burglar and Marcolfa. The plays will include an acclaimed cast featuring Alan Montanaro, Alan Paris, Mikhail Basmadjian, Philip Stilon, Renato Dimech, Coryse Borg, Charlotte Grech and Magda Van Kuilenburg. The production will be directed by Chris Gatt. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com, 21246389. APRIL 11-13 Jesus Christ Superstar Performance of the popular musical at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, presented by members of the Brno Cit y Theatre, Czech Republic. Starts at 20:00, except for April 13, which will be at 15:00. Tickets are at: €19, €29, €39, €49 and €59. Bookings: w w w. mcc.com.mt or w w w.ticketline. com.mt, booking@mcc.com.mt, booking@teatrumanoel.com.mt or maltaartevents@gmail.com. APRIL 11-13 Ċittadin Vassalli Stagun Teatru Malti ('Jiena Nhobb, Inti Thobb') at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, 20:00. Adapted by Tyrone Grima and directed by Mario Philip Azzopardi, it deals with the life of Mikiel Anton Vassalli. Through the life and works of the celebrated Maltese philosopher and linguist, comes this contemporary work on the Maltese identit y and the Maltese soul. Tickets are at €20 and €20. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 21 246389. APRIL 17-22 The Complete History of Europe (More or Less) New edition of the comical trip through history by Malcolm Gale and Joseph Zammit – of the 'More or Less Theatre' team – taking place at St James Cavalier, Valletta, starting at 18:30. Tickets are at €8 (children), €10 (adults), €30 (family). Bookings: bookings @sjcav.org, 21 223200. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL MARCH 30 Xebgha Nies Collective exhibition at the Lower Galleries of St James Cavalier, Valletta. Featuring works by Debbie Caruana Dingli, Andrew Diacono, Steve Bonello, Marisa Attard, Kenneth Zammit Tabona, Paul Scerri, Mark Scicluna, Moira Zahra and Saviour Baldacchino. UNTIL MARCH 30 Eccentricks Exhibition by installation artist Emanuel Bonnici at the Upper Galleries of St James Cavalier, Valletta. Curated by Vince Briffa. UNTIL MARCH 31 Maltese Maritime Graffiti Exhibition of historical graffiti at the Malta Maritime Museum, Birgu. The exhibition is based on the pioneering research work by the Museums Department former employee Joseph Muscat and his recent donation of various casts of ship graffiti to the museum. A number of salvaged original graffiti will also be displayed, including a large ship. graffito and legend dating to 1766 salvaged from a demolished residence in Zurrieq. Opening hours: 09:00 – 17:00. LITERARY EVENTS MARCH 26 Aqrali, Qaltli with Immanuel Mifsud Reading by Maltese writer Immanuel Mifsud at Bongo Nyah, Marsaskala from 20:00. MARCH 28 Two – Book Launch Merlin Publishers book launch for Teodor Reljic's debut novel, Two, at the Wignacourt Museum, Rabat at 20:00. During the event, visitors will get to look through previously-submitted anonymous secrets, and also write and deposit their own anonymous secrets in select areas around the venue, guided by a trio of performers. Copies of the book will be on sale for the very first time, and free drinks and nibbles will also be served. The launch is being organised in conjunction with Creative Island. APRIL 16 bleedingfinelines First in a monthly series of poetry events at the new venue of Blackman's Studio, 280, Ritz Arcade, Republic Street, Valletta, starting at 19:30. Visitors are invited to read personally selected contemporary poetry. Those interested in participating are asked to send an email to bleedingfinelines@gmail.com. WHAT'S ON The Pill Eccentricks