Jekyll & Hyde The Musical opens on May 8 with a gala premiere at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta under the patronage of the new President of Malta, George Abela.

The gala premiere will be followed by a champagne reception and the proceeds will go to Inspire (the Eden and Razzett Foundation). Tickets for the champagne reception in aid of Inspire can be booked through the theatre or purchased directly from Masquerade by phoning 79793737.

Presented by Masquerade Theatre Company, the musical is based on the classic tale of good and evil by Robert Louis Stevenson and will be directed by Anthony Bezzina.

The challenging roles of Jekyll and Hyde will be played by British performer Andy Reiss who has worked as an actor, singer, director and musical director in the UK. He is now the director for SmartMove Productions and can be seen on stage in the UK's premier touring show Beyond the Barricade.

Mr Reiss is supported by a strong cast made up of Brian Cefai, Dorothy Bezzina, Emily Jones, John Marinelli, Katherine Brown, Rennie Vella, Patrick Vella, Neville Refalo, Jean Pierre Agius and a dynamic ensemble of about 20 performers.

Music direction is by Kevin Abela who led the orchestra for Masquerade's Jack and the Beanstalk. The lavish 19th century costumes are designed by Ernest Camilleri, the sets by Adrian Mamo.

The musical will also be staged on May 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 at the Manoel, with the shows starting at 8 p.m.

Ticket prices range between €20 and €35 for all the shows.

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