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32 This Week 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 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:// lejlimdaw wal.org/. MUSIC OCTOBER 13 Krishna/Double Standard/Lady Lizard An 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 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: w w w.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://w w w.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://w w w.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: w w w.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. 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://w w w. 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 WHAT'S ON maltatoday, SUNDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2017 Employment part-financed by the European Union under the European Social Fund – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER MINISTRY FOR HEALTH The Ministry for Health is seeking to recruit Project Officer for the Project: "ESF.02.065 - Establishing a National Platform to Address Social Determinants of Health." Project Officer Contract • Three year definite contract – 40 hours a week Qualifications and Experience • Be able to communicate in the English Language given that due consideration will also be given to applicants who also have the ability to communicate in the Maltese Language; • In possession of a recognised Bachelor's qualification at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent, with regard to programmes commencing as from October 2003) in either Management Studies or European Studies or Medicine or Social Sciences or Social Work or International Relations or Business Administration or Accountancy or Public Policy or Sciences, Accounts and Economics or Public Administration or Law/ Innovation or a comparable professional qualification, plus one (1) year relevant work experience. Interested persons are to submit their application together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae by not later than Friday, 13 th October 2017. Applicants who are already in the Malta Public Service must produce a Service and Leave Record Form (GP 47); those applying from outside the Service must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Police or other competent authority not earlier than one (1) month from the date of application and state whether they have ever been in Government Service, giving details. Applications should be addressed to: Resourcing and Employee Relations Directorate, Ministry for Health, Palazzo Castellania, 15, Merchants Street, Valletta VLT 1171 Website: https://deputyprimeminister.gov.mt Fax number: +356 22992604 Email address: recruitment.health@gov.mt Applications can also be submitted through the Online Government Recruitment Portal on http://recruitment.gov.mt by the said closing time and date of this call for applications. More detailed information regarding the above job vacancy can be accessed from the Government website http://recruitment.gov.mt and Government Gazette issued on 29th September 2017. The sole responsibility of this publication lies with the author. The European Union is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Loving Vincent Double Standard William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play