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THIS WEEK maltatoday, SUNDAY, 6 APRIL 2014 39 THIS WEEK The anatomy of dramatic disorder THE neurotic lives of local ac- tors will be the subject of Post Dramatic Stress Disorder, a satirical sketch show by Frolic in association with MADC. This production will throw you straight into the actor's theatrical world and reveal the hidden truths behind what it really takes to make it in this tragicomic world. The show is made-up of original material created by a group of young enthusiastic actors who have drawn from their own personal experiences to poke fun at their greatest pas- sion of all: theatre. As an added treat, the cast will also be performing a cou- ple of musical interludes ac- companied by a live pianist, and some movement based pieces. The show is written, direct- ed and performed by Marta Vella, Bettina Paris, Vikesh Godhwani, Luke Dalli, Sean Borg and Ema Marie Attard. They will be accompanied by Luca Zerafa on the piano. Post Dramatic Stress Disor- der will be staged at the MADC Clubrooms on April 11-13. Bookings: www.madc.com.mt, 79 796232 The 8th Edition of the International Spring Orchestra Festival announced EIGHT concerts will form the 8th Edition of the International Spring Orchestra Festival taking place be- tween April 22 and 26 at the Manoel Theatre. Hosted every year in April, the In- ternational Spring Orchestra Festival is the brainchild of artistic direc- tor and Paris-based composer Karl Fiorini. "I am delighted to say that organis- ing this Festival has been an annual challenge however the very positive feedback that this event has been garnering kept confirming its grow- ing popularity," Fiorini who started off this project with the establishment of the Association International Spring Orchestra Festival (ISOFestival) in December 2005, said. Since then the Festival has seen the participation of some of the best of breed of Maltese talent including the likes of Brian Schembri and violinist Carmine Lauri. "The aim of the festival is not just to make good music but also to serve as a platform for young local talent. The idea of the Festival is also to cre- ate partnerships with the invited or- chestras – having artistic exchanges not based simply on an invitation to perform. Soloists are in turn invited to perform in the guest's artist homeland and perform Maltese compositions abroad," Fiorini said. Speaking about the programme, Fiorini added, "there is a pool of local musicians that I want to work with, because I personally believe in their artistic capabilities and excellence. The same goes for the invited artists. The choice of program has been con- ceived between all those involved". "This year will be truly unforgetta- ble especially since Lucia Micallef will be making a comeback on the Maltese concert platform during this year's Edition. The Festival has also estab- lished a new partnership agreement with the European Union Chamber Orchestra of UK and will this year offer performances by Maltese talent including Brian Schembri, Charlene Farrugia and Clare Ghigo who will all perform together with the Argotti En- semble and Cosmos Wind Ensemble," Fiorini added. Lunchtime concerts are at 12:30, Sala Isouard. Concerts are free, open donation at the door, except for Friday and Saturday's concerts. Reservations can be made on www.teatrumanoel. com.mt or bookings@teatrumanoel. com.mt or by calling 2124 6389