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34 maltatoday, SUNDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2014 THIS WEEK CULTURE | TV | FILM CINEMA LISTINGS FOOD | WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK The 'pretty, witty and titty' Comedy Knights of Malta How would you describe this show to a 'newbie'? Chris Dingli: It's an original, topical, satirical sketch show that pokes fun at the year gone past. It's fun, funny and purely for adults. Marc Cabourdin: Fast, fun and laugh out loud. Pia Zammit: Fast and furious. No, wait. That's Chris Dingli. Ex- cept he's not fast. And quite re- laxed. I'm furious though – about so many things. We're 'Pretty, Wit- ty and Titty'. Colin Fitz: It's a live comedy sketch show... it's not a panto and it doesn't have a story running through it... it's just a series of hi- larious skits and songs poking fun at life, love, and the Maltese way of doing things. Thomas Camilleri: I am a new- bie. Please feel free to describe it to me after you come watch the show. Wesley Ellul (producer): It's a hilarious look at uniqueness of our lovely little island told through sketches and song. What mad e last year's show so successful? CD: We had Malta's top comedic writing and performing talent do- ing what they do best – making people laugh at the expense of local politics, personalities and habits. MC: We were topical, fresh and avoided fluff. PZ: It's always fun to laugh at the establishment and it's even fun- ner if we throw in bad jokes, puns, scantily clad women, and catchy showtunes! CF: Word spread quickly that we had a strong show – we were six funny people who each had their strengths – some of which unsur- passed in the Maltese islands. Some of the team have incredible singing voices, others have great comic timing and others still have a knack for imitation. Meanwhile, the writ- ing was pretty strong too... we tack- led many then current topics in an original way. TC: Being good enough to rope me into this year's. WE: People knew I was involved – it was a sure fire hit… but seriously, it's because we dared to be differ- ent. We tried things others haven't and we had fantastic chemistry on stage. Once people pointed out that the actors were having fun... well, it was just infectious. Oh, and peo- ple enjoyed seeing a sketch show in English: that was completely origi- nal! Do you think you appeal to a particular demographic and – dare we say it, given the satirical edge to the show – voting base? MC: One thing is for sure, we are playing for the Sliema, St Julian's, Following the success of their debut show last year, TEODOR RELJIC speaks to the cast and director of the variety act 'The Comedy Knights: 12 Months of Funny', which will once again serve as an adult, satirical alternative to panto this Christmas season Chris Dingli (centre), Colin Fitz, Jo Caruana and Pia Zammit performing in last year's edition of The Comedy Knights