From the tree to the presents, to the roast dinner surrounded by our loved ones, Christmas has plenty of traditions designed to bring the whole family together. Even so, nothing completes the magic of the festive season quite like a big group outing to see the pantomime…
In fact, amid the hustle and bustle of the Christmas rush, there’s no better way to get out of the house and distract everyone from their mobile, computer or television screens, and enjoy some real quality time together as a family.
And it’s not difficult to see why! The panto has long been the ultimate form of holiday entertainment, to delight young and old as the show traditionally brings to life a fairy tale, with an easy-to-follow story all wrapped up with spectacular music, a magnificent set, breathtaking costumes and a variety of fun characters that adults and children will enjoy cheering on, or booing and hissing at!
This year, the MADC panto promises nothing less than all that and more… With the magical tale of Cinderella as its pitch, the MADC panto, which is being directed by Chris Gatt and was adapted by Marylu Coppini, will feature a glittering cast of local performers and not one, but two panto dames, played by panto stalwarts Jean Pierre Busuttil and Michael Mangion.
Joining them will be Rachael Tedesco Triccas as Cinderella, Sandie Von Brockdorff as the Prince, Francesca Briffa as the Fairy Godmother and Isabel Warrington as Cinderella’s evil stepmother, Baroness Kifuza, among many other known faces.
If your little ones are celebrating their birthday this festive season, they can expect an extra special treat during the show. All parents or guardians need to do is to let MADC know in advance by e-mailing
info@madc.com.mt.
As always, there are also many ticket options to make your family trip to see MADC’s Cinderella even more special. All tickets for the first two performances are offered at a specially reduced rate, while children aged between three and 11 have a discounted rate for all performances, and those aged two and under can enter for free.
MADC’s Cinderella will kick off on Friday, December 22, at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali, and will have daily matinee and evening performances that will continue through to Tuesday, January 2, with the exception of December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. To book, simply go to www.madc.com.mt or send an e-mail to bookings@madc.com.mt.