TOI TOI, the National Theatre Learning & Participation Programme, is celebrating its 15th season of events with Carols at Christmas, happening from December 13 to 20.
Shortlisted for ‘Best Artistic Programme’ for six seasons, the team is gearing up for another sell-out show, whose story is told through puppetry, music and movement.
This year, TOI TOI are reintroducing audiences to three sassy, won’t-take-no-for-an-answer audition candidates.
The stars of the show each have a unique performance skill, helpfully highlighted by their names, Carol Żfin, Carol Drammatiku and Carol Kanzunetta, all on a mission to be centre stage whenever possible.
The Christmas comedy is written and directed by TOI TOI Collective director Petra Sant, and stars experienced stage performers Kyra Lautier, Kelly Peplow and Emma Chetcuti.
‘A winning combination’
Known for both the quality of their accessible work and the family-friendly ticket prices, TOI TOI productions offer parents the chance to enjoy live participatory theatre and music making together with their children in a relaxed environment.
TOI TOI manager Kate Fenech Field, the producer responsible for the theatre’s educational output, said: “As many teachers and parents know, apart from having a giggle and a singalong, there are many positive benefits to experiencing a live theatre production. Over the past five years, our strategy to commission and produce work which we then repeat bi-annually has been a game changer”.
She continued: “We have made it our mission to build a stealthily educational repertoire and no more so than with our hit comedy Carols at Christmas. Learning about rejection, determination, traditions and teamwork paired with the inevitable seasonal singalong songs has proved to be a winning combination”.
Carols at Christmas runs from December 13 to 20 at the Teatru Manoel Studio Theatre. Booking from teatrumanoel.mt or from the theatre’s booking office.
TOI TOI is partnered with Bank of Valletta.
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