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15 WHAT'S ON WHAT'S ON TODAY Children's Christmas Party by Tal-Gilju Junior Club The Junior Club within Our Lady of the Lily Musical Society of Mqabba is holding the annual Christmas Party for the children of members and supporters from 16:30 onwards at the Club's premises in Church Square, Mqabba. Includes food, drink and live entertainment with gifts for all children present. Bookings: 79460 156, w w w.talgilju.com. 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 w w w. comedyknights.com. 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://w w w. teatrumanoel.com.mt/default. asp?m=shows&id=578. CHRISTMAS EVENTS DECEMBER 31 The Christmas Season at Valletta Waterfront The historic Valletta Waterfront destination located in the scenic Grand Harbour combines food, retail and entertainment outlets within a maritime hub. The small chapel of the Flight to Egypt by the Holy Family further creates a unique 'village' ambience. Also includes food stalls, live entertainment and activities for children. For more information, log on to: w w w.vallettawaterfront.com/ christmas. UNTIL JANUARY 4 Christmas Magic at Popeye Village Popeye Village yet again turns into a Christmas wonderland where the young and young at heart can enjoy a whole day of activities and events including Santa's Toy Town – a whole village where children can witness first-hand how elves produce toys for all the children around the world to de delivered on Christmas Eve. Open from 09:30 to 16:30. Entrance: €10.50 (adults) and €8.50 (children between 3 and 12 years). MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT JANUARY 3 Alexandra Alden at Hole in the Wall Singer-songwriter Alexandra Alden will be performing at The Hole in the Wall at 21:00. JANUARY 4 Beanstalk + Friends Evening of ambient and experimental music at Maori Bar, Valletta from 19:00. Featuring Timothy Garrett (Krishna) and Beanstalk. Free entrance. 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) x X x 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 UNTIL 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. UNTIL 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. UNTILL 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. 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, 28 DECEMBER 2016 THIS WEEK Alexandra Alden will be performing at The Hole in the Wall, Sliema The Comedy Knights are back with 'Just4Laughs'