Ta' Qali
Aladdin - The Original Panto
MFCC - Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta' Qali
Panto
Panto

A Pantomime by Alan Montanaro and directed by Michael Mangion

This year’s MADC panto Aladdin takes the audience on a magical trip to the Orient to tell the story of the poor young man who goes on an intricate journey peppered with fun and funny characters, spirits, genies, music, dance, drama and magical rings and lamps to get his wishes fulfilled. The script is written by Alan Montanaro who returns to play the Dame and the production features a cast of over 30 actors and dancers directed by Michael Mangion, choreographed by Francesco Nicodeme and led by musical director Ryan Abela with lavish costumes designed by Isabel Warrington which complement the charming oriental stage sets. 

Aimed at all the family and features Stephen Oliver, John Montanaro, Alexander Gatesy Lewis, Jasmine Farrugia, Noel Zarb, Matthew Manfre, Joseph Pavia, Karl Bartolo, Chaya Fenech, Carly Zarb, Coleen Genovese, Megan Attard, Nicole Sciberras, Andrew John Sciberras, David Bartolo, Gianluca Bianco, Kurt Gabriel Meli, Mariosa Pavia, Rhea Fenech, Martina Farrugia, Emily Abela, Luke Galea, Gareth Fenech and Brandon Vella.  

Tickets at Euro12, Euro22 and Euro26 with reduced rates available for children aged 11 and under on the Euro22 and Euro26 tickets. Children aged 2 and under enter free with a toddler ticket!


Dates
23rd December 2019 19:30 - 22:30
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27th December 2019 19:30 - 22:30
28th December 2019 15:00 - 18:00
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29th December 2019 15:00 - 18:00
29th December 2019 19:30 - 22:30
30th December 2019 19:30 - 22:30
3rd January 2020 19:30 - 22:30
4th January 2020 15:00 - 18:00
4th January 2020 19:30 - 22:30
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