Theatre/Opera
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Name of event: Gaulitana – A Festival of Music 2021
Dates: 14/07/2021 – 04/08/2021
Event Details: The re-schedule of the 14th edition of Gaulitana after last year’s cancellation. This audio-visual project held in lieu of the festival’s usual operatic production presents operatic scenes from four of the best-loved operas by Giuseppe Verdi. Rather than conventionally staged in a theatre, the scenes are filmed in various spectacular venues in Gozo, hence giving the project a more cinematic dimension. The series will be streamed for free on the Gaulitana: A Festival of Music Facebook page and YouTube channel on four consecutive Wednesdays between July 14 and August 4 at 8.30 pm and remains available on the festival’s digital platforms.
Location: Streamed Online on Facebook and Youtube channel.
Contact: E-mail: gaulitanafestival@gmail.com, gaulitanus@gmail.com, teatruaurora@leone.org.mt, Phone: (00356) 7904 5779 /7703 8971, Web: http://gaulitanus.com/, Facebook page: Gaulitana: A Festival of Music 2021
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Name of event: Aida
Dates: 09/10/2021
Event Details: Aurora Theatre will host Verdi’s opera Aida. Maestro Colin Attard will direct the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra and the Gaulitanus Choir.
Aida will be marking the opening of the 2020-21 theatre seasons in Gozo! Aida is the opera known by who doesn’t know opera at all. It features a larger-than-life story in an exotic world.
Booking is open online at www.teatruaurora.com
Location: Aurora Theatre, Republic Street, Victoria.
Contact: E-mail: teatruaurora@leone.org.mt, Phone: (00356) 2156 2974 or (00356) 7904 5779, Web: http://teatruaurora.com/events/opera-aida-2020/, Facebook page: Aida
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Name of event: Carmen
Dates: 28/10/2021 & 30/10/2021
Event Details: Teatru Astra will be hosting Carmen. Maestro John Galea will conduct the Orchestra and Choir. The opera month will feature Bizet’s masterpiece – Carmen. Carmen a gypsy cigarette girl will captivate the audience with her vibrant sensuality and promise the audience a thrill of operatic drama full of passion, jealousy and betrayal.
Carmen is a kick start for the 19th Edition of Festival Mediterranea.
Booking is open online at www.teatruaurora.com
Location: Astra Theatre, Republic Street, Victoria.
Contact: Phone: E-mail: info@lastella.com.mt, Phone: (00356) 2155 6256 or (00356) 7924 4048, Web: https://www.teatruastra.org.mt/ or http://www.lastella.com.mt/ , Facebook page: Carmen
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Name of event: Sister Act
Dates: 31/03/2022 – 03/04/2022
Event Details: Astra Theatre is hosting the Sister Act – the musical. This well-known 1992 American blockbuster turned into a hit musical. This musical comedy is about a disco diva Deloris Van Cartier who witnessed a murder! To make sure she won’t be found, she was put into protective custody in a convent where the cops sure she is safe. Disguised as a nun and with her unique talent in dancing and singing, she breathes new life into the church and community choir. As a result, she blows her cover and the gang started to chase her.
This musical is a truly moving story, filled with powerful gospel music and powerful dancing!
Online booking is available on www.ticketline.com.mt
Location: Astra Theatre, Republic Street, Victoria.
Contact: E-mail: info@lastella.com.mt Phone: (00356) 2155 6256 or (00356) 7924 4048, Web: https://www.teatruastra.org.mt/ or http://www.lastella.com.mt/ Facebook Page: Sister Act
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