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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2017 This Week 31 WHAT'S ON and director. The rest of the performances will start at 20:00. Bookings: www.madc.com.mt, bookings@madc.com.mt or by calling on 7777 6232. OCTOBER 7, 8; 12-15; 19-22 William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (Abridged) Unifaun Theatre production of the Reduced Shakespeare Company comedy at Spazju Kreattiv at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 20:00. Directed by Chris Gatt. Cast includes Nathan Brimmer, James Ryder and Joseph Zammit. Bookings: http:// www.kreattivita.org/en/event/ william_shakespeare_long_lost_ first_play/ 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. OCTOBER 27-29; NOVEMBER 3-5 Ernest and the Pale Moon Gothic theatre production based on the Oliver Lansley short story at Palazzo De La Salle, Valletta. Directed by Denise Mulholland, the cast includes Thomas Camilleri, Jo Caruana, Chris Galea and Chiara Hyzler. Staged by newly-minted theatrical company The Shrinking Violets. Bookings: www.ticketline.com. mt. ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE 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. OCTOBER 14, 15 Malta Military Tattoo 2017 Annual event held at the National Park, Ta'Qali from 19:00. Featuring military bands and other elements which come together to provide a show for audiences of all ages. The music played combines popular tunes with more classical fare, and are all performed in the context of a Military March parade. Bookings: http://www.ticketline.com.mt/ FILM SCREENINGS SEPTEMBER 22 The Congo Dandies Screening of the short film 'The Congo Dandies' at Bir Mula Heritage, Bormla at 19:30. The film deals with the sociological phenomenon of the "sapeurs" in Congo, "living in poverty and spending a fortune to look like a million dollars". Entrance is at €7 for Malta Sociological Association members, €10 for non-members. OCTOBER 9 Loving Vincent – Live Premiere Live screening of the Vincent van Gogh documentary at Eden Cinemas, St Julian's at 20:00. Broadcast live from the National Gallery, London and presented by BFI London Film Festival. A unique animated film where every frame is a painting, 'Loving Vincent' begins after the death of van Gogh, and follows one man's quest to discover how he really died. Featuring actors Douglas Booth, Jerome Flynn, Chris O'Dowd, Oscar-nominee Saoirse Ronan, Aiden Turner, Helen McCrory, Eleanor Tomlinson and John Sessions. The event will also feature a live Q&A session with directors Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman, cast, National Gallery curator and special guests for one night only. Bookings: http://www.edencinemas.com. mt/. OCTOBER 10 The Space Dream Film screening of the Chinese film 'The Space Dream' at Spazju Kreattiv at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 19:30. The Chinese government decides to build a space station. Zhang Tiancong becomes an instructor of the new generation astronauts and meanwhile their competitor. After the astronaut election, Zhang's group fails to be chosen due to age issue. Unexpectedly, Wentian 1 is suddenly hit by an unknown object after its launch, the solar panel is damaged and the astronauts are in great danger. Could Zhang's team save the day? Bookings: http://www. kreattivita.org/. CORPORATE EVENTS TEAM BUILDING, SOCIAL EVENTS SEASONAL PARTIES... Looking for a venue-wi-a-difference for your event? Gianpula Village offers a range of original and unique venues perfect for creating at memorable occasion. To make an enquiry or book a show round call (356) 9974 8923 or email sales@gianpulavillage.com www.gianpulavillage.com Weval perform at Nil by Mouth Sessions Lady Lizard will be playing alongside Krishna and Double Standard on October 13