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Welcome
Pjazza Teatru Rjal strives to attain cultural excellence by providing a diverse programme of the highest
possible calibre topped up with the exceptional and unique experience of an open air performance space
within Malta’s capital city. It is with great pride and pleasure that we welcome you to Pjazza
Teatru Rjal’s artistic season 2017. This booklet will guide you
through the main highlights and provide you with useful and
practical information on every performance.
Although all information in this booklet is correct at the time of
printing, producers reserve the right to make certain changes. We
therefore ask you to kindly check Pjazza Teatru Rjal’s website for
the latest updates.
In order to ensure that your experience at Pjazza Teatru Rjal is a
most enjoyable one we invite you to read through the theatre’s house
rules that are available for download on our website; purchasing of
tickets or attendance at Pjazza Teatru Rjal implies the acceptance of
these regulations.
We thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming
you at Pjazza Teatru Rjal.
Located right at the entrance of Valletta and next
to Renzo Piano’s iconic Parliament building,
Pjazza Teatru Rjal can boast of – arguably – the
most enviable theatre location on the island. This
has undoubtedly helped in no small manner to
increase the popularity of this venue over the
past four years since the former Royal Opera
House got a new lease of life in the form of an open air theatre.
The venue’s stage size and versatility as well as the technology with
which the theatre is equipped have allowed it to accommodate
orchestral performances (Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Malta
Youth Orchestra and the European Union Youth Orchestra), concerts
(STOMP, Two Cellos, Tommy Emmanuel, Tuck & Patti, Ira Losco
and Kelma Kelma Nota Nota), ballet performances (Ballet d’Europe,
Ballet Boyz and Ûfin Malta), conferences (European Architecture
Students Association), festivals (Valletta International Film Festival
and L-G˙anja tal-Poplu), television shows, artistic installations and
much more.
Judging by the standards of this year’s artistic season I am confident
that the concept of Pjazza Teatru Rjal is the start of a flourishing
artistic era that will contribute substantially to the site’s illustrious
history and to the local cultural scene. Allow me, therefore, to
acknowledge the collective effort of all those involved in making
this happen: the Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government,
Arts Council Malta, Pjazza Teatru Rjal Board, Management and
Staff as well as producers and other cultural organisations who all
work hand in hand with one common goal, that of attaining cultural
excellence. To all these and to all Pjazza Teatru Rjal collaborators
my heartfelt thanks.
Charles Gatt
Chairman
True to its original meaning, Pjazza (It. piazza)
Teatru Rjal is indeed proving to be an “open,
public space” that is making arts accessible and
available to everyone. Much like the concept
of local town squares, Pjazza Teatru Rjal is fast
becoming a melting pot of cultures, art forms and
artistic expressions. The venue has increasingly
gathered much interest from both local and international cultural
operators thanks to its unique characteristics that are so much
difficult to imitate or replicate elsewhere.
The theatre’s strategic vision for 2017 intends to keep building
upon these qualities whilst continuing to enhance Malta’s cultural
calendar through top quality performances. The setting up of the
Malta Concert Orchestra under the responsibility of Pjazza Teatru
Rjal is another very important step in this direction. The orchestra
is a versatile ensemble of professional and semi-professional
musicians who will be performing in formations of various sizes
depending on venue and occasion. Under the direction of Paul
Abela and Joe Brown, I am certain that the Malta Concert Orchestra
will successfully implement its mission, that of “reaching out to
people across the board through accessible and inspiring musical
performances.”
On the doorstep of Valletta 18, one of Malta’s most important
cultural milestones in recent history, Pjazza Teatru Rjal continues
to grow from strength to strength thanks to the support of the
numerous patrons who regularly attend our performances, to that
of various producers who continue to believe in the potential of this
venue and to all the staff who make everything possible.
Christopher Muscat
Director
Pjazza Teatru Rjal: a historical overview Organisation
1861
design by English architect Edward Middleton Barry
1866
inauguration of the Royal Opera House
1873
theatre accidentally catches fire
and its interior is extensively damaged
1877
theatre reopens following extensive restoration works
1895
electricity replaces the use of gas to illuminate the theatre
1942
theatre destroyed in an aerial attack
during the 2nd World War
2006
government announces a proposal to redevelop the site 2008
Renzo Piano commissioned to design
the Valletta City Gate project
2013
inauguration of Pjazza Teatru Rjal
Pjazza Teatru Rjal Board
Chairman
Charles Gatt
Members
Norbert Attard
Joseph Camilleri
Brigitte Gauci Borda
Jesmond Aquilina
Clifford Galea
Joseph Piscopo
Administration
Director
Administration Officer
Administrative Assistant
Technical Executive
Senior Tradesmen
Associate Conductors
Orchestra co-ordinator
Christopher Muscat
Dorothy Camilleri
Mario Fardell
Charles Aquilina
Brian Caruana, Alan Mifsud
Paul Abela, Joe Brown
Emanuel Spagnol
Opening Ceremony
of the Happy Chinese New Year 2017
Saturday 21st January 11:00h
A spectacular display by the Shaolin Kung Fu Monks from the Shi Yanlu
Shaolin Temple training base, a guaranteed success not only for those
interested in the ancient art of martial arts but for all those who appreciate
the mastery of discipline.
Tickets Free Entrance
Carnival of Malta 2017
Thursday 23rd February 17:30h
Tuesday 28th February 10:30h
Opening ceremony of the 2017 Carnival celebrations and dance
competition.
Tickets Free Entrance
SuÇÇessi Maltin
Friday 21st April 20:30h
The inaugural concert of the Malta Concert Orchestra will bring back
to life some of Malta’s best-loved songs such as L-Im˙abba, Marija
l-Maltija, Fjura fil-Kantina, Fejn T˙obb il-Qalb, L-Ewwel Tfajla li Óabbejt,
Is-Sa˙˙ara ta’ Wied G˙afrid, Tema ’79, Malta, L-A˙˙ar Bidwi f’Wied ilG˙asel, Xemx, Inti Djamant, Kemm hu Sabi˙, Qalb ta’ Kampanjol and
Kewkba amongst others sung by the likes of Roger Tirazona, Catherine
Vigar, Mike Spiteri, Maryrose Mallia, Mary Spiteri, Olivia Lewis, Georgina,
Lawrence Grey, Luisana Bartolo and Janice Mangion under the direction
of Paul Abela and Joe Brown.
Tickets
€10 & €15 Family ticket €20 *
Students & Senior Citizens €5 *
Bookings sjcav.org
* Terms and conditions apply
Hop!Trio – ritmiKA
The Malta Television Awards 2017
(part of the International Spring Orchestra Festival)
Friday 28th April 20:00h
Saturday 6th May 21:00h
The ritmiKA Combo Band is one of the outreach community projects
headed by the International Spring Orchestra Festival in collaboration with
the Ministry for Education and Employment and two local Colleges with
the aim of boosting the students’ creativity through music. During the first
quarter of the year the members of the Hop!Trio will lead workshops and
master classes on Latin American music, rhythms, percussion techniques
and singing, culminating in the opening concert of this year’s edition of
the festival. Come and listen to three vibrant percussionists joined by a
50-strong percussion and vocal ensemble! Programme includes works by
Luca Macchi, Frank Zappa, Chick Corea as well as World Music from
Latin America.
Mermaid Media Entertainment will be hosting the 5th edition of The Malta
Television Awards on the 6th May 2017. The Malta Television Awards
recognises and awards outstanding work in the television industry. The
Awards are categorised in 3 sections: Programming, Performance and
Technical & Creative. During the Awards ceremony, one person is awarded
the Charles Arrigo Lifetime Achievement Award for his/her exceptional
contribution to the television industry. All categories are judged by a panel
of professional judges. The public will also be given the opportunity to
vote for 2 separate awards: People’s Choice Awards and an Award for most
favourite TV programme and personality.
Tickets €5 Children 15 years and under Free
Bookings teatrumanoel.com.mt [email protected]
Tickets
Entrance by invitation
More info themaltatelevisionawards.com
[email protected]
Ode to Joy
citizens’ orchestra
Sunday 14th May
Gala Concert
of the 3rd International Folk Festival
The dynamic Portuguese group Ondamarela brings its expertise in largescale collaborative musical projects to Malta in “Ode to Joy – citizens’
orchestra”. As a group they have been conceiving, coordinating and
presenting art projects that truly share experiences between participants
and audiences. For the celebration of Europe’s Day, Ondamarela have
worked with Beethoven’s Symphony No 9 as a metaphor for the concept of
a united and peaceful Europe. Ode to Joy – Citizens’ Orchestra draws on
many influences and resources, celebrating humanity. This unique project
will see amateur and professional musicians from all walks of life come
together under the direction of Tim Steiner. It is a concert that aims to
unite people and culture through the shared experience of music.
The 3rd International Folk Festival will be held in Valletta from the 27th May
to the 2nd June. The festival consists of master classes and performances
of vocal instrumental folk music and is organised by The European
Foundation for Support of Culture (EFSC), a non-profit organization that
aims to gradually transform Malta into one of the main European cultural
destinations. Tickets
Entrance by invitation
More info https://www.eu2017.mt [email protected]
Tickets
Free Entrance
More info folk-fest.com [email protected]
Thursday 1st June
Miss World Malta
Saturday 10th June 21:00h
Organised by Modelle International, 30 Maltese contestants will vie for
the Miss World Malta title and the right to represent Malta in the biggest
and most prestigious beauty pageant world-wide which is viewed by over
2.5 billion tele-viewers. Miss World Malta will be televised live on a local
TV station and will consist of two hours of fashion and entertainment.
Tickets
€20
More info modelleinternational.com
Valletta International Film Festival
Friday 16th – Sunday 25th June 21:00h
Now in its third edition, the Valletta International Film Festival is fast
establishing itself as one of Europe’s leading festivals of its kind. The
festival consists of ten days packed with competitive and non-competitive
films, question and answer sessions with special guests, workshops and
master classes.
Tickets, full programme & more info vallettafilmfestival.com
Mugenkyo Taiko Drumming
Balzunetta Towers
(part of the Malta International Arts Festival)
(part of the Malta International Arts Festival)
Monday 3rd July 21:30h
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16 July 21:00h
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers are the UK’s longest established taiko
ensemble, and Europe’s only professional touring company of this thrilling
and energetic performing art. With over 1,000 performances across the
UK, Japan & Europe over the last decade, Mugenkyo have established
a solid reputation for their gritty passionate style, setting themselves
firmly at the forefront of Taiko drumming on this continent through their
rigorous touring. Mugenkyo forge a new musical path, developing the
genre in new directions with both their own concert performance & their
wide-ranging artistic collaborations, truly living up to their name “limitless
reverberation”.
Balzunetta Towers is a theatrical cabaret based on one of Malta’s best
kept secrets – Balzunetta. Sometimes described as Strait Street’s naughtier
sibling, Floriana’s lesser-known Balzunetta area earned its infamy through
the ironic contrast between its risky goings-on and the official nature of
its neighbourhood, which held the Maltese Curia, the Police Headquarters,
and the Army Barracks. Set to play out in Pjazza Teatru Rjal with a live
orchestra, this spectacular performance promises to deliver an exciting
and interactive cabaret experience, replete with a spine-tingling collection
of memoirs and tales that frame this enduring local myth within some of
the islands’ most gripping historical eras.
Tickets, full programme & more info maltaartsfestival.org
Tickets
from €20
Bookings maltaartsfestival.org/tickets
Jazz Night with Nadine Axisa and band Harvard Krokodiloes in concert
(part of the Malta Jazz Festival)
Thursday 20th July 21:00h
Friday 21st July 21:00h
Sponsored by Valletta 2018 Foundation, this concert features one of
Malta’s leading jazz singers Nadine Axisa with the participation of Rino
Cirinnà and Stjepko Gut.
Pjazza Teatru Rjal, with the collaboration of the U.S. Embassy Valletta,
proudly announces the first appearance of the Harvard Krokodiloes in
Malta. From Cambridge to Cape Town to Carnegie Hall, the Harvard
Krokodiloes have delighted audiences worldwide with their unique blend
of a cappella harmony and humor. Founded back in 1946 at the historic
Hasty Pudding Club, the Krokodiloes are Harvard University’s oldest and
finest a cappella singing group. Now in their 71st year, the Kroks have
recorded over 30 albums and performed in the finest concert halls across
the world including the Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Centre and the
Sydney Opera House.
Tickets Free Entrance
More info maltajazzfestival.org
Tickets Free Entrance
More info pjazzateatrurjal.com
Kelma Kelma Nota Nota
25, 26, 27 July & 1, 2, 3 August 21:00h
Kelma Kelma Nota Nota is a co-production* between Michael Spagnol
(the mind behind Kelma Kelma), Daniel Cauchi (frontman of Big Band
Brothers) and the renowned actor Ray Calleja. This year’s production Jekk
ittuna n-number 1 will, yet again, prove to be a celebration of satire,
Maltese music and language, local talent ... and much more.
Tickets
€20 & €25 Children under 16 €15
Bookings ticketline.com.mt
* This production will be in Maltese
Notte Italiana
11th August 21:00h
Feel the Italian spirit through music on this mid-summer’s night together
with the Malta Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Paul Abela
and Joe Brown. The programme includes Italy’s most famous hits by Lucio
Battisti, Marco Masini, Lucio Dalla, Zucchero, I Pooh, Renato Zero, Renzo
Arbore, Mia Martini, Laura Pausini and others.
Tickets
€10 & €15 Family ticket €20 *
Students & Senior Citizens €5 *
Bookings sjcav.org
* Terms and conditions apply
The Royal Ballet in Malta
18 & 20 August 21:00h
Akane Takada, Meaghan Grace Hinkis, Romany Pajdak, Leticia Stock,
Kevin Emerton, Benjamin Ella and David Donelly, all dancers from the
world famous Royal Ballet in London will grace the Pjazza Teatru Rjal
stage in this brand new production choreographed by Royal Ballet First
Artist Erico Montes. Born in São Paulo, Montes trained in his native Brazil
until 2002 when he moved to London to study at the London Studio
Centre. In 2003 he won a gold medal in the Dance Competition in Rieti,
Italy, and was awarded a scholarship with The Royal Ballet School. Montes
is a keen choreographer and has created a number of works for The Royal
Ballet’s Draft Works in the Linbury Studio Theatre.
Tickets
€15 & €20 Family ticket €30 *
Students & Senior Citizens €10 *
Bookings sjcav.org * Terms and conditions apply
L-GÓanja tal-Poplu
Festival tal-Kanzunetta Maltija
2nd September 20:00h
L-G˙anja tal-Poplu is a live music festival devoted to the strengthening
and preservation of new original songs written and performed in the
Maltese language. Songs competing for the title of L-G˙anja tal-Poplu
deal with a variety of themes relating to the experiences of the Maltese
people – social issues, hopes, dreams, and traditions. The festival awards
artists who contribute significantly to the creation of songs in the Maltese
language and seeks to engage audiences with these productions. Singers
will have the unique opportunity of singing to the accompaniment of the
Malta Concert Orchestra under the direction of Paul Abela and Joe Brown.
Tickets
€10 & €15
Bookings ticketline.com.mt
More info ghanjafest.com
Pjazza Rock ’17
Cliff Zammit Stevens
Annual Concert
9th September 20:30h
16th September 20:00h
Pjazza Rock is Pjazza Teatru Rjal’s own tribute to the great Rock artistes
of all times performed live by some of Malta’s leading rock bands.
As aptly described by Opera Magazine, tenor Cliff Zammit Stevens
“shows exceptional promise” and is fast confirming that he is one of
Malta’s brightest talents. Zammit Stevens will return to Pjazza Teatru Rjal
together with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of
Philip Walsh in what has now become a much awaited annual appointment.
Tickets & more info
pjazzateatrurjal.com
Tickets
Bookings & info
from €25
cliffzammitstevens.com
Vespers 2017
Pjazza fi Pjazza
Community Outreach Series
29 & 30 September 21:00h
Diciembre Dance Group and Cienfuegos Danza return to Pjazza Teatru
Rjal to produce Vespers 2017, an evening of works including professional
and young dancers and people from the community, bringing them together
on stage. This year the evening includes the premiere of a new work cochoreographed by Yoshua Cienfuegos and Lucía Piquero and inspired by
the work and life of Vincent Van Gogh.
Tickets
€15
Bookings ticketline.com.mt
More info diciembredancegroup.com
MCO Big Band
4th June
Misra˙ il-Parroçça, Mellie˙a
28 July Pjazza Arçisqof Gonzi, Kalkara
st
3rd September Triq il-Vitorja, Senglea
Christmas Concert
by the Malta Concert Orchestra
2nd December Pjazza it-Tokk, Victoria, Gozo
More info pjazzateatrurjal.com
PTR Educational
As from this year, the Ministry for Education and Employment and
Pjazza Teatru Rjal will collaboratively engage in a number of activities
that include workshops, performances, seminars, educational projects, job
exposure and job shadowing opportunities for the students and curriculum
development opportunities.
This collaborative partnership will also see the Ministry for Education and
Employment and Pjazza Teatru Rjal joining forces in the production of
a number of events such as the Ritmika project (28th April) and Iljieli
fit-Teatru (an initiative intended to promote and foster local talent,
increase the awareness and understanding of the arts and provide
opportunity for artists to communicate their ideas and promote their work
with a wider audience).
The ultimate aim of this collaboration is to help the education and
employment sectors understand each other’s needs, provide opportunities
for students’ career exploration, ensure that education and training are
relevant to the skills required in the arts sector and assist with curriculum
development, new learning opportunities and skills development of the
students.
is proud of its collaboration with
Although all information in this booklet is correct at the time of printing,
producers reserve the right to make certain changes.
Please check Pjazza Teatru Rjal’s website and Facebook page for latest updates.
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