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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2016 This Week 33 THEATRE & DANCE DECEMBER 8 The Nutcracker Live transmission of The Royal Ballet production at Eden Cin- emas, St Julian's at 20:15. Cel- ebrating Peter Wright's 90th birthday with his much-loved production of this beautiful ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score. Bookings: w w w.edencinemas.com.mt. DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 8 Un-Believe It! MADC Christmas Panto writ- ten by and featuring Alan Mon- tanaro as Dame, and taking place at MFCC, Ta' Qali at 20:00, with matinee performances also held on January 7 and 8 at 15:00. Directed by Nanette Brimmer. Bookings: w w w.madc.com.mt. DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 8 Puss in Boots: A Traditional Christmas Pantomime The Masquerade Theatre Company is back with its an- nual Christmas panto at the Ma- noel Theatre, Valletta at 15:00 and 20:00. Written by Malcolm Galea, who will also be mak- ing a return in the role of dame following 2014's Auntie Patka, the show will be directed by Anthony Bezzina with musi- cal direction in the hands of Kris Spiteri while Elena Zam- mit will be in charge of chore- ography. The cast also includes Stephen Oliver, Joseph Zam- mit, Tina Rizzo, Anton Saliba, Analise Cassar, Joe Depasquale, and Katherine Brown in the ti- tle role. Bookings: http://w w w. teat r u m a noel .com .mt/def au lt . asp?m=shows&id=578. EXHIBITIONS DECEMBER 8-21 Nudes by Gabriel Buttigieg Exhibition of paintings by Ga- briel Buttigieg at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. DECEMBER 2-24 The Entity of Truth An exhibition of paintings by Japanese painter Naoya Inose, and drawings in Japanese ink and mixed media by French art- ist Julien Vinet at Lily Agius Gal- lery, Cathedral Street, Sliema. More information: info@lilyagi- usgallery.com UNTIL DECEMBER 16 Arbor Vitae Exhibition of paintings by Jeni Caruana at The Majjistral Na- ture and History Park, Ghajn Tuffieha. While the exhibition is on display Caruana will be hosting some events at the Maj- jistral Visitors Centre. These in- clude an entertaining talk by the Chairman of the Park, Sammy Vella, followed by a guided walk. The exhibition will be open to the public daily from 10:00 to 15:00. For more information vis- it w w w.jenicaruana.com and Fa- cebook Event page Arbor Vitae. WHAT'S ON World-famous stand-up comedian Omid Djalili will be performing on December 10 and 11 The Travellers will be performing on December 10