For one night only, art historian Marquis Nicholas De Piro and gifted pianist and heart surgeon Alex Manché will be leading a unique soirée of poetry, singing and music at the Salesian Theatre.

Folly, Fantasy and Feeling, which will have one performance only tomorrow, will showcase a selection of locally-connected, humorous and sentimental poems, composed by several poets and performed in English.

Folly, Fantasy and Feeling by Martin Spiteri

The evening’s entertainment will not only feature hilarious and thought-provoking Malta-related poetry however. It will also include music, song and even a chorus line, in what promises to be a truly memorable event.  

Folly, Fantasy and Feeling is the second poetry grand soirée to be presented by the marquis and Manché in aid of the Save Valletta’s Skyline Appeal, following the highly-acclaimed Nostalgia, Notions and Nonsense, also performed by the duo at the Salesian Theatre in April 2018.

Aiming to raise more than €8 million to fund vital restoration work on St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral in Valletta, an iconic structure in the capital city’s skyline, the Save Valletta’s Skyline Appeal is a cause close to Marquis De Piro’s heart.  

“The Valletta skyline tells us an awful lot about our identity,” he says. “The Skyline Appeal reminds us that we must preserve it at all costs, as a vital part of Malta’s cultural heritage.”

The talented duo will be joined as co-hosts by fellow poetry and music-enthusiast Lucy Paterson, in an evening of entertainment, music and verse.

Folly, Fantasy and Feeling is being performed for one night only at the Salesian Theatre, Sliema tomorrow from 6.30pm to 9pm. Patrons are entitled to free parking. Tickets are available from the Manoel Theatre website at http://booking.teatrumanoel.com.mt/Event/12384/ .