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15 WHAT'S ON LITERARY EVENTS OCTOBER 12 Kissing the Gallows Public talk by writer William Zammit on his recent publication 'Kissing the Gallows', a comprehensive history of crime in Malta from 1600-1798. Taking place at Notre Dame Gate, Birgu at 18:30. Organised by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna. Entrance is free, but booking is recommended by emailing: gabriel@wirtartna.org. OCTOBER 21 An Evening With Simon Critchley The Futures of Literature Research Network presents an evening with Simon Critchley, who will be reading from his latest book What We Think About When We Think About Football. The event will be taking place at the Valletta Campus of the University of Malta, St Paul's Street, Valletta at 18:00. A wine reception will follow the talk. Simon Critchley is Hans Jonas Professor of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research in New York. His books include On Humour (Routledge, 2002), The Book of Dead Philosophers (Granta, 2009), How to Stop Living and Start Worrying (Polity, 2010), Impossible Objects (Polity, 2011), The Mattering of Matter (with Tom McCarthy) (Sternberg, 2012), The Faith of the Faithless (Verso, 2012), Stay, Illusion!: The Hamlet Doctrine (with Jamieson Webster) (Pantheon, 2012), Bowie (OR Books, 2014), Memory Theatre (Fitzcarraldo, 2014), Notes on Suicide (Fitzcarraldo, 2015), The Problem with Levinas (Oxford University Press, 2015), and On Bowie (Serpent's Tail, 2016). FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 29 Science in the City 2017 Annual edition of the science and arts festival forming part of the international 'Researchers' Night' initiative and taking place across the streets of Valletta from 18:00 till late. More information: https://scienceinthecity.org. mt/ OCTOBER 7 Notte Bianca – Lejl Mdawwal 2017 Annual all-night celebration of arts, culture and entertainment across the streets of Valletta. Programme of events starts at 19:00, with the majority of events ending at 00:00 while the city's bars and establishments will be open throughout the celebration. This year's edition also marks the debut of 'Notte Bianca Atmosfera', the event's fringe programme. More information: http:// lejlimdawwal.org/. MUSIC SEPTEMBER 30 The Nil By Mouth Sessions feat. The Wedding Present/ Weval/Pional/Happyness Alternative rock music night at The Dome, San Gwann 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/ OCTOBER 13 Krishna/Double Standard/ Lady Lizard A night of punk and metal music at The Garage, Zebbug featuring Krishna, Double Standard and Lady Lizard. Doors open at 20:00. Entrance is at €7. THEATRE SEPTEMBER 29, 30; OCTOBER 1, 6-8 Skylight by David Hare MADC Theatre production of David Hare's Skylight at the Valletta Campus Theatre, St Paul's Street, Valletta. Directed by Andre Agius and featuring Stephen Oliver, Simone Spiteri and Alex Weenink. On October 7, the performance will be a Notte Bianca special at 18:30, which will include a complementary welcome drink and a post- show Q&A session with the actors 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 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/. maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2017 THIS WEEK Simon Critchley Happyness