Ali Baba − The Panto
Masquerade theatre company is presenting its panto adaptation of the famous Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves tale at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta, until January 5.
The story follows the daring hero as he outsmarts the 40 thieves in an adventure that promises magical memories for the whole family.
Directed by Anthony Bezzina, the show is written by Malcolm Galea, with musical direction by Kris Spiteri, choreography by Valerie Burke and set design by Matthew Cassar.
The cast includes Galea as the Dame, Joseph Zammit, Katherine Brown, Gianluca Mifsud, Martina Cuschieri, Chrissy Despott, Max Dingli, Hannah Gatt and David Ellul.
Tickets from teatrumanoel.mt. Read more about the show here.
Snow White
MADC is bringing the sparkle, laughter and Yuletide magic back to the Salesian Theatre in Sliema with its panto take on the German fairy tale Snow White, featuring a fresh twist on the beloved classic.
Written by Alan Montanaro and directed by Stephen Oliver, the show stars Melissa Mercieca as Snow White, Ali Kanay Demirci as Prince Charming, Sarah Jane Zrinzo as the Evil Queen, Carla Fenech as The Fairy and Noel Zarb as the Magic Mirror.
Montanaro will resume the role of the Dame.
The show opens on December 23 and runs until January 5. Tickets from madc.com.mt. Read more about it here.
The Rock ’n’ Roll Panto: Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood
FM Theatre Productions is bringing another rock and roll panto to the Astra Theatre in Victoria, from December 26 to 30.
This year, it’s the turn of Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood, with Edward Mercieca resuming the role of Dame and Gianni Selvaggi in the title role.
The show is directed by Chris Gatt. Tickets from teatruastra.org.mt.
Chucky’s Solo Panto − Jack and The Beanstalk
Chucky Bartolo is back at Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta, with a brand-new solo take on the popular English fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk, written and directed by multi-award-winning Vikesh Godhwani, from December 26 to 28.
Overnight, a giant beanstalk sprouts in the middle of a remote village where nothing exciting ever happens. Atop the beanstalk lives an evil giant who is out for blood. The show follows Jack and his fierce mother as they try to slay the giant.
The show is certified 18+. Tickets from spazjukreattiv.org.
Grinċ u l-prinċep żrinġ
Vince’tor Entertainment is staging a pantomime for all the family in Maltese based on the popular tales of the Grinch and the Prince Frog.
The show is being held at the G.F. Abela Junior College in Msida from December 26 to 30 and January 3 and 4, with doors opening at 7pm.
Tickets from showshappening.com.
Alice f’dal-Pajjiż tal-Meravilji
Kumpanija Teatru Rjal is presenting yet another panto in Maltese, this time based on the Lewis Carroll beloved story Alice in Wonderland, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, in Valletta, from December 26 to 29 and January 3.
The cast includes Rodney Camilleri Gauci as the Dame, Leah Mifsud as Alice, Lee-N as Il-Kappellan (Mad Hatter) and Ina Robinich as Obla Da. Other cast members include Danita, Marvic Camilleri, Mariah Mangin, Alexia Micallef, singer Ozzy Lino and Sarah Micallef Muscat.
The show is directed by Bryan Muscat with choreography by Kinetic Dance Studio, costumes by Noel Zarb and Ernest Camilleri, and artistic production by Pawlu Testa. Musical arrangements are by Conrad Briffa.
Tickets from ktrmalta.com.
Korps Brajd – Il-Pantomima
Tim Burton’s 2005 fantasy Corpse Bride is getting the panto treatment by the Fondazzjoni Teatrali Silvio Fleri Soler at St Aloysius College, Birkirkara, on December 30 and January 2 to 4.
The plot sees a young man named Victor being whisked away to the underworld and wed to the mysterious Emily, while his real bride, Victoria, waits bereft in the land of the living.
The cast features Karyn Fleri Soler as Emily, Shaun Zaffarese as Victor, and Shania Azzopardi as Victoria. Other cast members include Erica Aber, John McKay, Antoinette Axiaq, Nathan Vella and Chasleen Zammit. Kurt Vella plays the role of Dame Doo Dah.
Tickets from ticketline.com.mt.
