Valletta
Ċikku and the Chocolate Panto
Manoel Theatre, Old Theatre Street, Valletta
Panto
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Ladies, gentlemen and children, please take your seats, for the return of the Manoel Christmas pantomime!

Booking is now open for a delightfully delicious treat at Teatru Manoel this Christmas, when one of Malta’s favourite festive season traditions makes an eagerly awaited comeback after three years with Ċikku and the Chocolate Panto, produced by Masquerade Malta, written by Malcolm Galea and directed by anthony bezzina.

Led by Galea as Dame Desserta, Ċikku’s stellar cast also includes Joseph Zammit, Katherine Brown and Marco Calleja. With musical direction from Kris Spiteri, Valerie Burke’s choreography and vocal coaching by Tina Frendo – not to mention Romualdo Moretti’s spectacular set design and larger-than-life costumes designed by Simona Mamo – Ċikku and the Chocolate Panto will be a night to remember for the whole family.


Dates
23rd December to
8th January 2023
15:00 - 20:00
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