Musical and theatrical tales:

Wednesday, 16 May from 8pm – 10:30pm: Igudesman & Joo - A Little Nightmare Music – Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta

This comedic theatrical show, by duo Igudesman & Joo, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Zany humour, rousing music and lots of laughs are guaranteed in this performance which features an eclectic range of music, from Mozart and Pachelbel's Canon to I Will Survive and songs from the Beatles. It has the thumbs up from stars of the small and big screen, with Terry Jones (director, Monty Python) describing it as “very musical, very engaging and very funny” and THE Sir Roger Moore referring to the duo as a dream! Tickets range from 10 euros and there are family tickets available at 20 euros. 

Wednesday, 16 May – Sunday, 20 May from 8pm – 11pm: The Crucible – Teatru Manoel, Valletta

Arthur Miller’s timeless classic The Crucible is coming to Teatru Manoel in Valletta this week – with performances continuing through the weekend. A staggering 25 strong cast, including some of Malta’s best-known theatre actors such as Marylu Coppini, Colin Fitz, Isabel Warrington, Nanette Brimmer and Thomas Camilleri, will tread the boards at Malta’s national theatre in this fictionalized account of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692 and 1693. Tickets from here. 

Thursday, 17 May from 5pm – 7:45pm: Points of Contact, a Storytelling Workshop for Adults - Victor Pasmore Gallery, Valletta

Fancy yourself a scribe? Well, this week you get the chance to flex your writing skills with this storytelling workshop for adults at the Victor Pasmore Gallery in Valletta. The focus is on traditional folk and fairy tales. This workshop encourages participants to make their voices heard and craft their own stories. It combines storytelling practice with public speaking and communication skills, empowering those who participate to speak more confidently. To book please email [email protected]. Places are limited, and the price is €45.

Stories on screen:

Tuesday, 15 May from 7:30pm – 8:15pm: EU and ME - Short films night – Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta & Tuesday, 15 May from 8:30pm – 10pm: Go Greener Shorts #2 / Żebbuġ – Zebbug

Tomorrow, you have the choice of two events designed to showcase the drama and thrills of stories on screen. The earlier set of screenings, taking place at Spazju Kreattiv and focusing on European work, aims to highlight the empowering nature of the European project, with short films hailing from Germany, Hungary and Poland. Entrance is fee and refreshments will be served. And, if you're lucky, you might even make it to the second event right after: Solar Cinema is screening a short film programme in Zebbug. The films focus on creative environmental ideas to inspire everyone to recycle, recover and reuse. 

Emblematic fictions:

Tuesday, 15 May from 6pm – 9pm: Halfway to Now / Here - opening exhibition by Rino Valente - SOLO vinyl & books, Msida

Tattoo artist Rino Valante is exhibiting a new selection of his work at SOLO Vinyl in Msida. An Italian native, Valante discovered leather tooling, a technique of engraving leather (used by American cowboys to decorate their saddles), and combines it with tattoo iconography in a unique blend of the past and present. The exhibition runs until the 9 June. 

Dramatic dance:

Monday, 14 May from 8:30pm: Meet Brazilian Zouk in Malta - Monday Classes - Dance College Studios, Msida

Have you ever wanted to know what Brazilian Zouk is? We have! Now, Dance College Studios in Msida is offering up classes in the genre for beginners. Otherwise known as the zouk lambada, this sensual dance will have you and your partner getting closer…and closer…Book your spot, though, to avoid disappointment. 

Novel beats:

Wednesday, 16 May from 8pm: Wednesdays Acoustic Sessions – Medasia Fusion Lounge, Sliema 

Is there a better way to spend Wednesday evenings than listening to good music immersed in good end-of-day vibes? Live performances take place every hump day at Medasia Fusion Lounge in Sliema but there’s more than just good music to which to look forward. Don’t forget to book or you might miss out on your favourite sounds…and cocktails!