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maltatoday WEDNESDAY 25 APRIL 2018 THIS WEEK 15 WHAT'S ON EXHIBITIONS UNTIL MAY 2 Terrae Exhibition of works by Victor Agius at Iniala5 Galleries, Old Treasury Street Valletta. Agius examines the formless matter proper to his own experience of the environment – either randomly or carefully selected sites with their distinctive ecological and archeological features – which all finds its roots in the earth or soil-derived organic materials (raw clay, for instance, beside natural pigments, oils and acrylics). This has allowed him to produce a body of work through which to ref lect upon the subject of human existence in general and the limits of his own existence in particular. MAY 3 Subversive Semiotics – a happening for a billboard Artistic happening by photographer David Pisani and organised by Fragmenta Malta at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq roundabout (Coast Road, next to 'Ċagħaq' bus stop) from 19:00 to 21:00. Centered around a billboard, the accompanying performance will begin at 19:30. UNTIL MAY 12 Broken Dreams – The Architecture of War Photography exhibition by David Pisani at the Malta Postal Museum, Archbishop Street, Valletta. Pisani's work takes us through Cyprus' tormented and unresolved past. As part of the exhibition, an informal walk-through with the artist is scheduled for April 28 at 11:00. UNTIL JULY 1 Dal-Bahar Madwarha The major visual arts exhibition of Valletta 2018 – commemorating the capital city's adoption of the European Capital of Culture title in 2018. Curated by Maren Richter, the exhibition will be taking place across various venues. These include the Pixkerija, the Examinations Centre and the Underground Cistern, all in Valletta. Artists and participating collectives include: Heba Y Amin (Egypt), Hela Ammar (Tunis), Bettina Hutschek (Germany/Malta), Raphael Vella (Malta), Gilbert Calleja (Malta), Fernando Sanchez Castillo (Malta), Lida Abdul (Afghanistan), Adrian Paci (Albania), Wael Shawky (Egypt/America), Antoine Cassar (Malta), Aaron Bezzina (Malta), Centre for Political Beauty collective (Germany), Embassy for the Displaced/Scan Lab/ Stevanos (International), Kristina Borg (Malta), transparadiso (Austria), Tania El Khoury (Lebanon), Fleeting Territories (Austria/ Sweden) and Manaf Halbouni (Syria/Germany). More information: http:// https//valletta2018.org/ cultural-programme/dal- bahar-madwarha/ MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 27 Italian Mix - trash, classics and more A night of Italian music to dance your ass off. DJ Iole from Genova will play the best of Italian trash, classics and more. Entrance is free. Donations to Moviment Graffitti are welcome, in aid of their future activities and campaigns. APRIL 28 Ziblata Party: The Noughties! Nostalgic themed party at Funky Monkey, Manoel Island, Gzira. Featuring: Cryptic Street (DJ), DJ Mozzer and DJ Chris Goa on the decks. Doors open at 21:30. MAY 12 The Garage – 1st Year Anniversary! A night of metal music celebrating the first-year anniversary for The Garage, Zebbug. Hosted by Mark Dimech and Tyrone Mifsud, with live music from Starz Events. Doors open at 20:00. Entrance is at €3. THEATRE & DANCE TONIGHT AND APRIL 26; 29 AND 30; MAY 1-3; 6, 7 Much Ado About Nothing: Shakespeare at the Pub WhatsTheirNames Theatre production of William Shakespeare's romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing at The Pub, Archbishop Street, Valletta at 20:00. Additional matinee performances on April 22 and 29 at 10:00. Joseph Zammit, Tina Rizzo, Nathan Brimmer, Gianni Selvaggi and Giulia Xuereb. Directed by Philip Leone-Ganado. Bookings: whatstheirnames. theatre@gmail.com, 7734 5207 or 7905 2522. Seating is limited to 20 people per show. APRIL 26-29 Is-Serra Maltese-language adaptation of Harold Pinter's The Hothouse at the Mount Carmel Theatre, Attard at 20:00. Translated by Simone Spiteri and directed by Andre Agius. Cast includes: Victor Debono, Mark Mifsud, Maria Buckle, Joe Depasquale, Anthony Ellul, Benjamin Abela and Kurt Castillo. Bookings: www. teatrumalta.org.mt, 2122 0255. MAY 18-20 Apocalesque! Fringe theatre and variety show with an 'apocalyptic burlesque' theme at City Lights, St John's Street, Valletta at 20:00. It's post apocalyptic Malta. The enormous weight of the construction boom has caused the island to collapse. The only ones that remain are the filthy dregs of society. Culture, however, is booming with sinister priests, voodoo goddesses, feline slaves and f lesh eating virgins luring victims into their beautifully twisted cabaret. Writers/ performers include: Joseph Zammit, Alex Vella Gregory, Teodor Reljic, Veronica Stivala, Alex Spiteri Gingell, Kevin Canter, Marie Claire Camilleri, Becky D'Ugo, Miriam Calleja, Undine Laverve, Pete Farrugia, Philip Leone Ganado, Nathan Brimmer, James Ryder & Svetlana Pandolfino. The show is directed by Nicole Cuschieri and produced by Creative Island. Bookings: http://www.creativeisland. com.mt/events/apocalesque/ FILM SCREENING TONIGHT Brand Upon The Brain! (2006) by Guy Maddin Screening of the Canadian arthouse cult classic film Brand Upon the Brain by Guy Maddin at The Royal British Legion Bar, Melita Street, Valletta. Curated by Robert Pisani over the next three weeks, the screening forms part of the Kinemastik Film Club. Doors open at 20:00 and entrance is against a small donation. Terrae by Victor Agius Cryptic Street will be DJ-ing at Ziblata Party