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15 WHAT'S ON WHAT'S ON TODAY Film Screening: El Abuelo (The Grandfather, 1998) Film screening at Spazju Kreattiv Cinema at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 20:30. When the Spanish aristocrat Don Rodrigo (Fernando Fernán Gómez), Count of Albrit, loses his fortune after a twenty year stay in America, he returns to a family estate rife with rumours of scandal and infidelity. In the wake of his son's death by heartbreak, the aging Count decides to confront his son's widow, Doña Lucrecia Richmond (Cayetana Guillén Cuervo) – a beautiful and well-connected English socialite with a reputation for affairs. As the estate's inheritor, Lucrecia holds the reigns of power, including the secret of which of his doting grandaughters – Dolly or Nelly – is related to him by blood. With the aid of a nervous elderly teacher named Pio Coronado (Rafael Alonso), Don Rodrigo finds himself caught up in a battle of wits against Lucrecia and her allies, delving deeper into a web of social intrigue and a mire of unsavoury details about the village he left behind. Free entrance, booking required: http://www.kreattivita.org/en/ event/el-abuelo/ MUSIC THURSDAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21 Jazz Nights at Pjazza Regina Following last year's successful run of events, our Jazz Nights will be returning to Caffe Cordina, Valletta every Thursday until September 21 at 20:00. A five-piece band will once again create a lively atmosphere with jazz classics and original improvisations for three hours. SEPTEMBER 23 Rotting Christ in Malta Acclaimed Greek metal band Rotting Christ will be performing at The Garage in Zebbug, together with X-Vandals and Decline The Fall. Doors open at 20:00. Early bird tickets: €15, regular tickets: €20, available at Kickstart Rock Bar, Mad Hatter and online at www. metallinsula.com. THEATRE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7 How to Be Maltese in An Hour – The Comedy Show A comedy show written, directed and produced by The Comedy Island that is set to teach visitors about traits of the Maltese. Being held at the Vault theatre at the Valletta Waterfront at 8pm. Tickets available at http://www. ticketline.com.mt/bookings/. OCTOBER 20, 21 The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical version of The Phantom of the Opera presented by Grapevine Music, by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd. Permormed at the MFCC, Ta' Qali. Tickets available at https://www.showshappening. com/Grapevine-Music/ Phantom-Of-the-Opera MISCELLANEOUS SEPTEMBER 16 Brotherhood: A Story of Metal in Malta Premiere screening of locally produced documentary on the Maltese metal music scene at Embassy, Valletta at 10:30. Tickets: https://shop. trackagescheme.com/event/ brotherhood-story-metal- malta/. SEPTEMBER 16 Spots & Stripes Indie pop party at Beachaven, Xemxija at 22:30. Featuring DJs Bob, G is for Gustav and Jamie DC. Entrance is at €5 at the gate. THURSDAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 28 Maltese Nights at Valletta Waterfront Take in the scenic Grand Harbour views and re-live traditional Malta at Valletta Waterfront every Thursday evening until September 28. Activities include traditional folk dancing, falconry displays, "terramaxka" (street organ) music, artisan market stalls, as well as duelling parades between the Knights of St. John and the Ottoman Turks, amongst other activities. SEPTEMBER 29 Eden Comedy Club's 17th Stand Up Comedy Night Stand-up comedy night featuring international comedians Tamar Broadbent and Al Lubel at Eden Cinemas, St Julian's at 19:30. Hosted by Geoff Whiting. Tickets: www. edencinemas.com.mt, 2371 0400. SEPTEMBER 30 The Nil By Mouth Sessions feat. The Wedding Present / Weval / Pional / Happyness Alternative rock music night at Sky Club, St Julian's at 20:00. Featuring The Wedding Present (UK), Weval (NL), Pional (ES) and Happyness (UK). Also featuring local acts Fabricka, KNTL and The Velts. Organised by Hairy Amp in collaboration with Trackage Scheme. Tickets: https://shop. trackagescheme.com/event/ nil-mouth-sessions/ PUBLIC LECTURE SEPTEMBER 7 Teatru Salesjan Public Lectures – Woyzeck Public lecture at Teatru Salesjan, Sliema at 19:00. The text this week is Woyzeck by Georg Büchner - a play of passion and murder. Woyzeck, our hero, or anti-hero feels the earth beneath his feet singing a murderous song and telling him to kill his sweetheart Marie. The universe has a life of its own and we wonder just how much men resemble their creator - all men or just those with maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2017 THIS WEEK El Abuelo – Tonight at St James Cavalier Tamar Broadbent will be among the comedians at the next edition of the Eden Comedy Nights Woyzeck as interpreted by Klaus Kinski