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Miss World Malta 2013 Final Results

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DONNA BORG LEYLAND 21  years from Attard  was crowned the winner for Miss World Malta 2013, at the Hilton conference Centre on Saturday 27 April 2013.

This year Miss World Malta was the eighteen edition of this National Maltese contest that was organized by Modelle International under the direction of Sue Rossi and Claudia Calleja.

This is the only contest which entitles a Maltese representative to participate in the Miss World International Beauty Pageant.

The finals of Miss World will be held on the 28 September 2013 at Indonasia,  where Malta will be participating amongst 120 other countries, in front of 2.5 billion televiewers.

DONNA was also awarded other titles, Miss Triumph by J Piccinino and presented with an I Phone 5, Best Catwalk Model sponsored by Charles Grech Ltd.

Second Place came  MARIA GALEA who also won Best Physique by Activezone followed by CHRISTINE MIFSUD third place.

Other titles were awarded to

Miss Personality Stephanie Portelli
Best Appearance by Smart Skin Cli…
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Il-Klassi II Z by G.C.T.C.

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In collaboration with the Gozo Culture and Information Office, Ministry for Gozo, the Gozo Creative Theatre Club will be performing Il-Klassi II Z - The Class II Z as part of this year Notte Gozitana Lejliet Lapsi activities.

Il-Klassi II Z is a traditional Gozitan comedy by Peter Paul Grech arranged into a musical with lyrics by Joe W. Psaila and music by Antoine Mercieca. The story is set in a rural location where some of the children, who are cheeky and mindless, remain in primary school up to fourteen years of age or more. This was a time when a visit from a school inspector caused alarm and change was not accepted. However are the students of Class II Z ready for reform.

The Gozo Creative Theatre Club is an established drama group which regularly produces innovative and creative theatrical performances. In this production George Mizzi, the artistic director of the group, will be directing a splendid group of actors which include Franco Scicluna, George Camilleri, Mariella Falzon Ga…
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Lejlet Lapsi Notte Gozitana

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The seventh edition of Lejlet Lapsi - Notte Gozitana is being organised by the Ministry for Gozo, on the weekend of 10 till 12 May 2013. As in previous additions the three days of festivities will be a feast of Gozo culture and identity.

Several parts of Victoria will come alive with various music and dance events, including Villa Rundle Gardens, the Cathedral Square and Gran Castello in the Citadel, and Victoria narrow streets and alleys.

Those Maltese wishing to travel over to Gozo to experience the weekend of fun and entertainment will be able to take advantage of special arrangements that will be offered by Gozo Channel.


More information on 2156 3344.

Dates from 10 till 12 May, 2013
Venue at Victoria, Gozo
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Cynergi Health and Fitness Club donates 2,570 euros to Rotary Club Malta in aid of Breaking Limits

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Simon De Cesare Director of Eden Leisure Group today presented President of Rotary Club Malta Anthony Gatt with a cheque for 2,570 euros to go towards the initiative Breaking Limits, an organisation of disabled people working for the full inclusion of disabled people in all spheres of Maltese society.

He stated “Cynergi is very happy to have teamed up with Rotary Club Malta in supporting such a worthy cause to provide racing wheelchairs to disabled potential athletes. As Malta’s leading health and fitness club, improving the health of all Maltese people is our goal and offering people with a disability the  impetus to propel themselves forward in sport is a success towards our goal of offering a healthy life option to as many people as possible around the island.


We are happy to donate the sum of 2,570 euros to Rotary Club Malta. This money has been raised through the generous assistance of Cynergi members primarily through participation in the Malta Marathon or Half Marathon held in…
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Colours of Spring 2013

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Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. Green fields, blossoms, buzzing bees, nice warm sun, and most of all the best time to hang out with friends at one of those events that we, the Maltese, like to Organise.

Ilwien ir-Rebbiegha is an event that is fun for all the family, organised in a family atmosphere at Nigret Pastoral Centre grounds in Rabat.

Event will include various activities among which there will be Home made Food Stalls, Suckling Pig best to book beforehand, as from experiences it sells out fast, Mocktail Bar, Ghana - traditional folk music, Tractor Show, Farm with Live animals, Kids area complete with a huge bouncing castle, Fruit and Vegtables, Craft Stalls, ongoing live entertainment all through the event, Park and Ride facility between our event and Hidma Agrarja u Tradizzjonijiet event in Dingli and loads of fun.


An event surely not to be missed. Book the date today.  Huge parking will be available at Dingli Cliffs close to Mary Magdalene Church. Tra…
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Great Spring Horticultural Show

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The Malta Horticultural Society proudly presents its Annual Great Spring Show.   In its 110th year, this fantastic show is a fun family event and will span over the weekend of the 4th and the 5th of May 2013.

Gaze in awe at the hundreds of stunning flower arrangements all made with care, creativity and passion from society members. The flower arrangements on display during the festival are truly works of art.

During the show, visitors will also have the chance to see local fruit and vegetable displays as well as delicious homemade preserves. Local honey and olive oil will also be on display. If you love hand crafts, you will also be able to follow and admire various demonstrations on local crafts during the show.

Visitors to the Maltese Islands enjoy this lovely show because here they have the chance to see and appreciate another side of Malta.

San Anton Gardens are one of the most beautiful public gardens on the Maltese Islands. Visitors love to wander through the lovely walkways and adm…
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Gozo Half Marathon 2013

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The Gozo Half Marathon was organised for the first time in Xaghra, Gozo on the 6th of February, 1977.

The person who came up with the idea to organise such an event was Fr Anthony Refalo, who had experienced such an activity during his stay in Rome. Nowadays the Gozo Half Marathon is organised by a group of youths from the Xaghra Youth Centre.

The first Marathon was made up of only 35 competitors which were mainly made up of Xaghra youths. However, this number has increased dramatically with people from other villages participating, and nowadays even Maltese and foreign participants are taking part in this annual event, coming all the way to Gozo for the Gozo Half Marathon.


Trophy presentation for the 2km and 4km races starts at 11.00 am

Trophy presentation for the 8mile, 13.1mile and 13.1 MTB races starts at 11.30 am

Date is 28 April, 2013
All races start at 9.15 am
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Painting Diaries by Matthew F. Cassar

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An Exhibition questioning what we take for granted.

Painting Diaries by Matthew F. Cassar will open on the 26th April 2013 at Palazzo Ferreria, Republic Street, Valletta and will run for three weeks until 17th May. This exhibition is the culmination of a long-running project which attempted to redefine what all of us living on this small island, whether consciously or unconsciously, take for granted.

This project taking place mainly online, has been aiming to question and potentially break down   social limitations we find ourselves having to fight against on a daily basis. Breaking Barriers, the blog at exploringartindifferentforms.wordpress.com explored several themes such as gender roles and the extreme measures which can be taken to break them down and the norms which we are presented within a local context. Topics were inspired from these contemporary discussions, mainly concerning social awareness while being substantiated with readings and observations from important artists and …
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Blood Wedding

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A young girl wakes up on the day of her wedding to an eligible and good man- yet, she is still passionately drawn to a past lover who has not only wed another woman since, but is also a member of the Felix family which is embroiled in a bitter feud with the groom family.

Things are not made any easier for her when just when she is about to wed her groom, Leonardo, whom she still loves, declares his own undying passion to her which, try as they might, never abated over time. Lorca's classic tragic tale of passion is dangerous, fast paced and ultimately about the yearnings of the hearts which can never be commanded.

Directed by Simone Spiteri.


For more information please call on 21246389 or email bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt

Dates are from 10 May till 12 May 2013
Time at 8pm
Venue at Manoel Theatre, Valletta

More information on http://www.teatrumanoel.com.mt
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Rule, Britannia

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A celebration of British Music.

Zabbar most awaited music event has finally arrived.  This year the Maria Mater Gratiae Philharmonic of Zabbar will be offering a fascinating show dedicated to British music.

Inspired by the idea of the Last Night of the Proms, Rule, Britannia! shall be a celebration of British music with the Maria Mater Gratiae concert band performing a variety of well-known music ranging from classical to contemporary such as the military march Colonel Bogey, Purcell Trumpet Voluntary from the Baroque era, Nimrod from Enigma Variations, Jupiter from The Panets of Gustav Holst, the legendary You will Never Walk Alone, Spice Girls 90s hit Stop, medleys from the immortal bands The Beatles and Pink Floyd, Queen Bohemian Rhapsody, Adele Skyfall, and Elton John Candle in the Wind. The concert will come to an end triumphally with Rule, Brittania, Land of Hope and Glory and the National Anthem God Save the Queen.

Together with the concert band there will be also singers Amber a…
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Malta Neolithic Temples Seminar and Site Tour

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A day seminar organised by Dr David Trump in collaboration with Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar.

In keeping with its role to promote awareness of Malta history and heritage sites, Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar will be holding a one-day seminar on Malta Neolithic Temple culture in collaboration with the renowned archaeologist Dr David Trump and several experts in the field who will present a wide-ranging view of temple building and life with discussion time between the presentations.

Dr David Trump will start by talking about the arrival of the first people from Sicily, their settling in Malta and their development into megalithic temple builders.  The next presentation will by photographer Daniel Cilia who will show the prehistoric sites and building that we have lost through a century of development. He will also show the Neolithic sites which are still intact at present.

Dr Reuben Grima will discuss the distribution of the Neolithic sites. The temple-builders did not choose their sites by…
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St Benedicts College Celebrates Book Day

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On 23rd April 2013, at 6.30 pm, St. Benedicts College will celebrate Book Day. The event will take place at the Hall of the Boys Secondary School, Raffaele Caruana Road, Kirkop. The event is open to the general public and is free of charge. No tickets are required for admission.

During this event, writers Trevor Zahra and Clare Azzopardi and Education Officer George Mifsud together with college students will present an enchanting evening of prose and music.


The Boys Secondary School students will debate about the books and the internet. Actor Alfred Mallia will read a number of short poems. Kor Kreattiv will  perform a number of melodies from the islands rich musical repertorire while the Boys Secondary School students will also play  a number of musical interludes.

During the event there will be books on sale.
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Car Treasure Hunt in aid of the Jesuit Infirmary

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The Maltese Jesuit Province and Young CLC Malta would like to invite all people for a car treasure hunt.

Trips to Sicily, weekend breaks and spa treatment among the great prizes to be won.
To book contact Pauline Bartolo or John Paul Cauchi by Friday 26 April on fundraising@jesuit.org.mt or 9947 7923 or 7989 9999


Date is Sunday 28 April, 2013
Time at 10am
Venue at Jesuit Infirmary at Loyola House, Naxxar
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Official Gay Pride Malta 2013

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GLITZ Promotions presents the Official Gay Pride Malta 2013.

Ticets at 10 euros from outlets or 15 euros at the door
Ticket outlets are Sugar Lounge St Julians, Exit Sliema, Tom Bar Floriana, Monaliza Lounge Bar Valletta

Performances by Soraya Queen, Miss Dolce and Miss Jadore Glam




Dj Line ups are David Rogers, Dj Lee and Dj Pantos
Strictly House Music

Date is Saturday 1 June, 2013
Venue at Numero Uno
Doors open at 10pm till 4am
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MADC Secret Bridesmaids Business

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Comedy at St James Cavalier this coming May

The MADC is proud to announce its next production for the season Secret Bridesmaids Business, written by Australian writer Elizabeth Coleman.  This sparkling comedy, directed by Chiara Hyzler will be staged at the St James Cavalier in Valletta on the second and third weekend in May 2013.

The play centres around the final night before Meg wedding day – the day she has been planning since she was a little girl. However all is not well. Her bridesmaid, Lucy has heard a rumour about the extracurricular activities of the groom-to-be and as she ropes in Matron of Honour Angela, the two bridesmaids debate whether they should spill the beans to the bride, or let her move on to marry a man who ticks all her boxes. Secret Bridesmaids business deals with the complexities of love, friendship and commitment in a funny yet illuminating manner.


The play features an excellent cast including Vanessa McDonald, Kate de Cesare, Nicola Abela Garret, Cathy Lawlor,…
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L-Eku tas-Sirena

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The latest novel by Charles Micallef St John.

What brings the Bajada and Magro families together. Two families with two completely different, opposing and contrasting lifestyles hailing from Xghajra and Zabbar respectively cross paths. 

Charles Micallef St John new novel in Maltese, L-Eku tas-Sirena (The Mermaids Echo) narrates the story of two families on the aftermath of World War Two. However the story has deeper roots and the author aptly takes the reader back to the crude past of these two families and the secret that joined them together, leaving a trail of tragedies and difficult situations but ably balanced with humour, which is a natural flair in the author, making this book yet another of the sort that you connot put down once you have started reading it.

Toni Bajada is a simple character, almost disinterested and oblivious to everything and everyone, except for his obsession with the sea fishing. His father, Karmnu, a highly skilled car mechanic was much more of a daredevil a…
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Night Hike for Charity

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A night hike will be organized soon on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 eve of a public holiday, starting at 22.00hrs from Saqqajja with a duration of approximately 2 hours.

Items you will needs to get -  torch or head torch better, comfortable walking shoes, good sports socks to prevent blisters, comfortable loose clothing, best trekking pants and a good breakable top.   If windy, a wind breaker,  1 ltr of water in two small bottles mininum or a camel back, a fruit and a cereal bar and a knap sack to put everything in better than a bag.

Fee is 5 euros per person.


All proceeds will be donated to St. Joseph Home. They are currently planning to take the children abroad and they need 300 euros for each child.

Please do not hesitate to bring along any members of your families orfriends or four-legged friends.

Those that wish to join please contact laurie.pace@go.com.mt by not later than Friday, 26 April 2013.

There will be an accompanied car or two just in case anyone gets tired.
Also there will be first …
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Modified Car owners are invited to participate in Modified Car Show at the Bay Arena

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To coincide with the launch of the film The Fast and The Furious 6, the Eden Cinemas will be hosting a Modified Car Show for its third consecutive year on the 14, 15 and 16 June 2013.

Those wishing to have their modified cars on display are encouraged to send an email to marketing@edenleisure.com with further details together with a picture of their car.


Participants will be asked to make a donation of 10 euros which will go to the Bay Kids Foundation – a charity who this year is raising funds to buy racing wheelchairs and hand cycles for people who cannot walk.

Call on 237 10 100 for more information.
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Il-Hajja xejn cool ta teenager jismu Julian is back

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Il-Hajja xejn cool ta teenager jismu Julian is back on stage at St James Cavalier. After its success with young and older audiences in last November, Du Theatre Group and ZiguZajg Festival, are producing again the performance which portrays the life of Julian, an intelligent but naughty 14 year-old, whose life is a disaster and not cool at all.

Theatre critics too praised this innovative performance. The Times of Malta commented - A big bravo to all the cast for introducing many schoolchildren to theatre that is relevant, enjoyable and empowering. Whilst The Sunday Times of Malta said - It is a breath of fresh air.

Julian life is full of struggles - bad news from school, no luck in joining the Forms most popular gang, and to top it all, his mum and dad separated recently. However, Julian is also obsessed by Justin Artio, a character he created on RPG - fearless, brave and smart - basically he is all Julian wishes he was, but is not. Things get complicated when it seems that his mothe…
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XVI Mediterranean Challenge Cup, Ljubljana – Slovenia

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Day 2, Doubles – Gold for Malta Ladies, Men place Fifth.

Day two of the XVI MCC currently underway in Ljubljana, Slovenia saw the Men and Ladies Doubles events, and brought yet more medals for Team Malta, who picked up a brilliant Gold thanks to an excellent afternoon performance from Sue Abela and Tiziana Carannante. Malta male team, made up of Rankin Camilleri and Just Caruana Scicluna, put in a very respectable performance in the very tough Men field, to place fifth from the thirteen teams competing.

Today headline performance was that of Sue Abela and Tiziana Carannante, in the Ladies Doubles event on Thursday afternoon, with a special mention to Carannante who bowled an excellent six game series of 1238 - 206.3 ave, to out-bowl her illustrious partner on the day, with Abela shooting a 1174, for a final team total of 2412 pins.

The Italian pairing of Helga Di Benedetto and Fausta Regali looked set to dominate proceedings, as they took the early lead with a big opening game, and st…
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Sunglasses at Night celebrating 4 years of Clubbing

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After a 6 month long winter break Malta most recognizable clubbing brand returns for the first event of 2013 on Friday 26th April at Gianpula.

On this special occasion, SUNGLASSES AT NIGHT will be celebrating its fourth anniversary, a testament to the successful years of taking over the biggest dance floors around.

Warming up the night, after his great debut last October, will be PANELLI with his trademark balearic grooves. SONIC returns to the line-up, continuing to hit the crowd with the latest house anthems.

We are also flying in a special guest act on the night, upcoming international act – THE 8th NOTE.

Their music Ultra, CR2, Dim Mak, Flamingo, Big n Dirty has been played by the biggest names in the business Tiesto, Pete Tong BBC Radio 1, Steve Aoki, Fedde la Grande, Paul Oakenfold, Morgan Page, Robbie Rivera and many more.

Not to mention their tracks featuring on the Beatport charts multiple times. They have played in huge stages around the world including Brazil, Mexico, Ru…
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Singer ALEXIA soon to perform in Malta

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Xtreme Promotions have the pleasure to present in Malta the Italian singer ALEXIA early this summer.

Singer Alexia will be performing LIVE in Malta at the Aria Club (open air) (ex-Vibes) in the limits of San Gwann, on Thursday 6 June, 2013 (eve of a public holiday).  This activity will kick off at 10pm till 4am.

Many remember her for her great hits not only in Italian, but also in English like the popular songs such as Me And You, Goodbye, Summer Is Crazy, Uh La La La, Gimme Love, The Music I like.

Moreover, Alexia sold more than 6 million albums all over the world.  In her native Italian language she released the songs Ti Amo Ti Amo, Egoista and Non Ti Dimentichero, and many other more.  Alexia is the voice behind – ‘Think About The Way’, ‘It's A Rainy Day’ and ‘Russian Roulette’ with Ice MC.

Alexia will be performing in Malta in the Xtreme Classics Event. Xtreme Classics is the only event in Malta to deliver the best club anthems from the 80s, 90s till today’s hits.

Tickets for thi…
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GET FUNKY 67 Past, Present and Future

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No 67 is a special one for us as we want to take you back to our humble beginnings back in 2001.

GET FUNKY own MISS ROBERTA will be playing an extended 3hrs set including music from THE PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE and will make damn sure this event stays true to its innovative and original roots.

Roberta will draft in a careful selection of some huge classics that played a major role in her sets throughout these 14 years, in addition to new re-edits which will be blended to perfection with the latest deep house and beefy Techno cuts that are currently representing Roberta distinguished sound.

She is in charge and rest assured she will be paying meticulous attention to every detail of this event.

Topping up the GET FUNKY bill is our friend AUDIOFREAK. After having worked closely with Roberta on an incredible winter club night and co-hosting the DEEP SOCIETY Friday night together the invite was something inevitable. AUDIOFREAK is a man who never fails to entertain during his sets, so it…
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Shooting Star

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Extraordinary romantic comedy set to be one of the key hits this theatrical season.
St James Cavalier will be the setting for the most unusual and anticipated romantic comedy of the season.

Starring top local actors Taryn Butler and Edward Mercieca, the play tells the story of college lovers Elena Carson and Reed McAllister as they experience an unexpected and life-altering reunion when snowed in overnight at a middle-America airport.
In the years since they were together, Elena has stayed true to her hippie-ish, counter-culture path, while Reed has gone predictably corporate and conservative. As the night gives way to laughter, banter, remembrance and alcohol, Elena and Reed revisit a past that holds more surprises than they imagined – and a present that neither of them could have predicted.

We humans love stories, says director Chris Gatt, the man behind past successes including Don Huan and Ali Baba The Panto. And every once in a while, if you are lucky, you find a story that stand…
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Nabucco deferred live from the Royal Opera House

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Exclusively at the Eden Cinemas.

Starring Placido Domingo, Nabucco, will be showing deferred live from the Royal Opera House on Monday 29 April at 8.15pm, for one night only.

Showing at the Eden Cinemas, Giuseppe Verdi thrilling opera tells the epic tale of identity, exile and religion. Directed by Daniele Abbado, Nabucco will be sung in Italian and performed in four acts. English subtitles will also be screened in order to allow the audience to understand every element of the performance.

Sure to be an unforgettable opera, Nabucco is based on the biblical story of King Nebuchadnezzar and the imprisonment of the Hebrews. Audiences witness the king struggle against his unscrupulous daughter Abigaille, as well as his divine punishment and final salvation. Conductor Nicola Luisotti, together with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus, will bring Verdi rich score to life, offering audiences melody, power and raw drama. Transforming the opera into a true masterpie…
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