They’re back! From the makers of the fabulous, sell-out Burlesque shows, the Dazzle Troupe are on the stage once again with The Vaudeville Circus, promising an exotic cocktail of Vaudeville, Burlesque, Cabaret, Circus acts and contemporary variety.
Departing their usual Strait Street venue at Chiaroscuro, this time Dazzle brings its troupe of artistes and misfit performers to Escape Club in St Julians. This brand new show is sexier, cheekier and more bizarre than ever. On the night one can see acts of magic, a cigarette girl, a bearded lady, a mad minstrel, a confused juggler and, of course, sexy beautiful women (and maybe even men in drag).
Within a theatrical setting, the acts in the Vaudeville Circus are ever changing, keeping the audience engaged and entertained throughout.
Directed by Nicole Cuschieri the show is being held at Escape Club (ex Dukes), Corinthia San Ġorġ & Marina Resort today, tomorrow and on Sunday. Doors open at 8.45 p.m. and shows start at 9 p.m. Tickets may be obtained by e-mail: dazzlent@gmail.com or by phone on 7991 1200.
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Visual Arts
Ends today
Introspections
An exhibition of abstract paintings by Christopher Saliba is showing at the Auberge d’Italie, Valletta.
Ends today
A Year of Light
An exhibition of watercolour works by Wayne Attwood is running at the Vee Gee Bee Art Gallery in Republic Street, Valletta.
Till May 9
Mostly Churches
Marc England is exhibiting a series of watercolour paintings in the main hall, St James Cavalier.
Till May 10
The Art of 4 Elements
Four artists, poet Nataša Pantović, photographer Christine Cutajar and two painters, Jason Lu and Jeni Caruana, worked together to create The Art of Four Elements book (with 120 art works and 120 poems) and exhibition. The poetry acted as an inspiration for the work of the artists: each one of them chose 40 poems and created the art work based on the theme and the vibe of the poems. Showing at St James Cavalier, Valletta.
www.artof4elements.com
Till May 16
Rhythm and Harmony
An exhibition of paintings by Anthony P. Vella is showing at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta. Open Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. (Last admission 4 p.m.)
Till May 16
Walking in Africa
A photographic exhibition by Guido Bonett is showing at the National Museum of Natural History in Mdina.
Till May 22
4Visions
A visual art exhibition by Graham Woodall, Jackie Roberts, Graham Gurr and Maxine C. Attard is showing at Art Academy 131, Constitution Street, in Mosta.
Till May 28
Works of Sebastian D. Grenz
A collection of works by German-born artist Sebastian D. Grenz is showing at the German-Maltese Circle, Messina Palace, 141, St Christopher’s Street, Valletta.
Till May 30
An exhibition of paintings by Patrick Dalli
A collection of recent paintings by Patrick Dalli is showing at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Hall, South Street, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Last admission 4.30 p.m.)
Till May 30
Embassy of the Liquid States
The Malta Contemporary Art Foundation is presenting a collective show by Ingrid Buchwald Eguia, Jaume Simo Sabater I Garau and Manuel Saiz at the St James Cavalier’s upper galleries in Valletta.
Till May 30
The Busuttil Artists – A Legacy of Three Generation
Heritage Malta's National Museum of Fine Arts and the Ministry for Gozo are jointly presenting this exhibition which is showing at the Banca Giuratale and the Ministry for Gozo, (two complimentary but sequential displays).
Till May 31
Memoirs
An exhibition of around works by Jessica DeBattista is showing at Hotel Cavalieri, St Julians.
Performing Arts
Tonight
The Habit of Art
Alan Bennett’s new play is as much about the theatre as it is about poetry or music. It looks at the unsettling desires of two difficult men and at the ethics of biography. It reflects on growing old, on creativity and inspiration, and on persisting when all passion’s spent: ultimately, on the habit of art. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the cast includes: Danny Burns, Martin Chamberlain, Philip Childs, Frances de la Tour and Richard Griffiths. Showing at St James Cavalier at 7 p.m.
Today, tomorrow, Sunday
The Spiral: The legend of Malta’s first super hero
Kubos Mati Productions presents the story of seven friends and their individual fight against evil. Showing at MITP Theatre, St Christopher Street, Valletta at 8 p.m.
Today, tomorrow and Sunday
TektikaTango
This Argentine Tango event will combine dance and art. Argentine Tango enthusiasts will be taking part in a workshop with Maestros Gisela Natoli and Gustavo Rosas, from Argentina. The public is invited to attend to the Milonga (dance evening) at the Phoenicia Hotel, where the maestros will be exhibiting in two dances. A free taster class will be held before the Milonga, starting at 8 p.m. In conjunction, a collective art exhibition will be held at the same premises.
www.tektikatango.com
Music/Concerts
Gospel singing
Today
The Joy Gospel Singers are holding a concert in aid of Richmond Foundation at St Lawrence parish church, Vittoriosa at 8.30 p.m.
The Joy Gospel Singers follow on the traditional Gospel music, so popular among many Afro-American communities, especially in the deep south of the North American continent. The Singers enhance their musical rendering by expressive body movements, and solo pieces.
The choir are based at Santa Lucija parish church, where they gave their first public performance in January 2003. Ever since, they have established themselves as one of the leading choirs of Malta.
The connection of the Joy Gospel Singers with St Lawrence church goes back a few years, through the various concerts it has held in the church, including a number of Christmas concerts and the joint concert organised in February 2007 with the Irish group, Lucan Gospel Singers.
Tonight’s concert will include a variety of traditional and contemporary Gospel songs, including some recent additions to their repertoire.
Tonight
Ostinato Chamber Orchestra
An orchestra from France, formed of highly talented young professional musicians with a vast operatic and symphonic repertoire, will be performing in concert at the Manoel Theatre at 8 p.m.
Tomorrow, May 8, May 16
Armida
Met Opera Live in High Definition presents this mythical story of a sorceress who enthrals men in her island prison has inspired operatic settings by a multitude of composers. Renée Fleming stars in the title role of Rossini’s version, opposite no fewer than six tenors. Showing at St James Cavalier Cinema at 7 p.m.
Talks, tours and other
Tonight
The Malta International Fireworks Festival
Organised by the Malta Tourism Authority this spectacular display of light and colour takes place over Grand Harbour.
Tonight
English Verse by Maltese Poets
The British Culture Association is presenting a recital of verse in English written by Maltese poets since 1930. The authors include well-known names like John Cremona, George Zammit, Daniel Massa, Victor Fenech, Maria Grech Ganado and Nicholas de Piro, but the audience is also likely to be impressed by the quality of poems written by lesser-known authors like Anna Castillo, Joseph Zammit Tabona, Frank Cassar Torreggiani and Mary Macmorine. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Music Room, St James Cavalier. Nicholas de Piro will introduce the authors and their works and will be one of the three readers; the other two being Marylu Coppini and Paul Xuereb.
Today, tomorrow and Sunday
Mayfair
Organised by the Nadur local council, this book fair will feature entertainment, exhibitions, games for children and more. The event will be held at St Peter and St Paul’s Square, Mdina.
Tomorrow, Sunday
The Annual Great Spring Festival
Organised by the Malta Horticultural Society this show comprises both competitions and exhibitions of flower arrangements, plot plants, vegetables and fruit. The event will be held at San Anton Gardens, Attard. Open tomorrow between 2 and 10 p.m. and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Sunday
Crafts Fair and Conference
Organised by the Sta Venera local council and the Malta Crafts Council, the conference will be held at Dar San Gużepp in Sta Venera, and the fair will take place at Romeo Romano Garden, Sta Venera.
Gozitan highlights
Sunday
The last tour of the series organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts will visit the sister island of Gozo. This is a day tour and together with professional guides the tour will visit two exhibitions by the Busuttil artists. These are open at the Ministry for Gozo and the Banca Giuratale in Victoria. The tour proceeds with a visit to an important Gozitan manufacturer, a visit to the prehistoric temples of Ġgantija, the church known as taż-Żejt and the chapel of St Dimitri in Għarb. Finally, at the Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary, visitors will be taken to an exhibition of the original draft paintings by Envin Cremona for the mosaic works which were carried out in the church itself. More information may be obtained from Noel D’Amato or Adrian German by phone on 2123 2515 or by e-mail: adrian.german@maltaculture.com.
Useful contacts
St James Cavalier
Tel.: 2122 3200
info@sjcav.org
www.sjcav.org
Manoel Theatre
Tel: 2124 6389
bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
www.manoeltheatre.com.mt