The first night of performances within the Malta International Theatre Festival takes place today.

The five plays scheduled are: In-Nassa, Mikħal, and Villains by Maltese theatre groups The Thespians, Grokk Teatru and Antler Theatre respectively; Isabella and the Holy Grail by German theatre group I Piselli; and I Will Knit You a New Mitten Once We Reach Sweden by Swedish company Frost Theatre.

■ The performances will be staged at Fort St Angelo, Vittoriosa, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.showshappening.com. The performances are restricted to those aged 16 and over. More information is available at www.mitfestival.com.

The festival is held in collaboration with Arts Council Malta and the Directorate for Lifelong Learning within the Ministry of Education.

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