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15 WHAT'S ON WHAT'S ON TODAY Live Crib (Nativity Village) at Montekristo Estates Live Crib which features various personalities and episodes from the Nativity Story, including King Herod and his strong army of Roman soldiers in full Armour clothes, the Wise Men, the Census, the poor shepherds, Bethlehem villagers and the old stable with Baby Jesus. Opening hours: 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm. More info on w w w.santamarija.com, w w w. facebook.com/santamarija and w w w.facebook.com/ Montekristo MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 23 XMAS Kaos Fest Punk night at The Funky Monkey, Manoel Island, Gzira at 21:00. Featuring Rage Against Society and the Alazobbombs. JANUARY 10 Sébastien Hurtaud Cello Recital Classical music concert at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Featuring Sébastien Hurtaud (cello) and Paméla Hurtado (piano). They will perform works by Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, Camille Saint-Saëns, Frederic Chopin and Buxten Orr. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt. JANUARY 12-28 The Valletta International Baroque Festival The Festival takes place between the 12th to 28th January 2017 with top international baroque musicians and ensembles performing in 24 different events in 9 different venues in Valletta. For programme details and booking, visit: http:// vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt/ index.php. JANUARY 13 I'm Not Okay (I Promise) xXx Nostalgic music night dedicated to emo at Maori, Valletta from 21:00. Featuring DJs I.YOU and MALLA. Entrance is free. JANUARY 14 Bass Culture x Island Rockers present Indica Dubs (UK) Dub music event at Tigullio, St Julian's at 22:00. Featuring local acts Bass Culture and Island Rockers, along with acclaimed UK producer and performer Indica Dubs. Organised by Island Rockers Sound System. THEATRE DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 8 Un-Believe It! MADC Christmas Panto written by and featuring Alan Montanaro 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: www.madc.com.mt. DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 8 Puss in Boots: A Traditional Christmas Pantomime The Masquerade Theatre Company is back with its annual Christmas panto at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 15:00 and 20:00. Written by Malcolm Galea, who will also be making a return in the role of dame following 2014's Auntie Patka, the show will be directed by Anthony Bezzina with musical direction in the hands of Kris Spiteri while Elena Zammit will be in charge of choreography. The cast also includes Stephen Oliver, Joseph Zammit, Tina Rizzo, Anton Saliba, Analise Cassar, Joe Depasquale, and Katherine Brown in the title role. Bookings: http://www. teatrumanoel.com.mt/default. asp?m=shows&id=578. DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 15 The Comedy Knights: Just4Laughs Annual satirical variety show at Salesian Theatre in Sliema. Directed by Wesley Ellul and featuring Steve Hili, Marc Cabourdin, Pia Zammit, Jo Caruana, Colin Fitz, Thomas Camilleri, Chantelle MC, Chris Dingli. For tickets and more information, visit www. comedyknights.com. JANUARY 19, FEBRUARY 9 National Theatre Live in Cinema: No Man's Land Live transmission of the Harold Pinter play No Man's Land at Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, Valletta at 19:30. Featuring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart and directed by Sean Mathias. Bookings: http:// bit.ly/2gIl8vS. JANUARY 19-22 Danny and the Monster Children's theatre production created by and featuring Steve Hili, at Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, Valletta at 18:00. Also featuring Andrew Schembri and Sean Briffa. Bookings: http://bit. ly/2hEM5AB. JANUARY 22 RSC in Cinema: The Tempest Live transmission of the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest at Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, Valletta at 19:30. Starring Simon Russel Beale and directed by Gregory Doran. In a unique partnership with Intel, the most advanced technology will be adopted into a bold reimagining of Shakespeare's magical play. Bookings: http://bit. ly/2ht7MmE. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL DECEMBER 21 Nudes by Gabriel Buttigieg Exhibition of paintings by Gabriel Buttigieg at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. UNTIL DECEMBER 24 The Entity of Truth An exhibition of paintings by Japanese painter Naoya Inose, and drawings in Japanese ink and mixed media by French artist Julien Vinet at Lily Agius Gallery, Cathedral Street, Sliema. More information: info@ lilyagiusgallery.com GAME JAM JANUARY 20-22 Malta Global Game Jam Annual video-game creation challenge at the Institute of Digital Games, University of Malta at 14:00. Participants will be challenged to create a board or video game in 48 hours. The Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world's largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Bookings and more information: http:// maltagamejam.com/. maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2016 this week what is THE COUNCIL OF THE EU? It is where most of the EU's final decisions are taken - the collective voice of all 28 member states. Putting you at the heart of Europe On 1 January 2017 Malta takes on the Presidency of the Council of the EU. We answer your questions. eu2017.mt Comedy Knights are back for another go at adult Xmas entertainment