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Built in 1732, the Teatru Manoel in Valletta is not only Malta’s oldest theatre |
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Built in 1732, the Teatru Manoel in Valletta is not only Malta’s oldest theatre, but one of the oldest in Europe. Embellished over the centuries, this theatre is a true architectural gem. Today, the theatre is one of Malta’s foremost performing spaces, offering a wide range of productions including opera, ballet, contemporary dance, music, children’s performances and drama. Teatru Manoel’s visitors can enjoy the best of local talent and exciting foreign productions, take the guided tour to get a glimpse of the theatre’s history, visit the shop and enjoy a glass of wine in our courtyard. The theatre aspires to be accessible to all and offer unique and vibrant theatrical experiences. Come and be inspired!
About the Theatre
our sponsors
BOV
Le Meridien Malta
Farsons
Corinthia Group of Companies
Central Bank of Malta
In a narrow street to the west of the Baroque city of Valletta stands one of the oldest theatres in Europe. It is certainly the oldest theatre in the Commonwealth. To this day, it is still, and will continue to be, a living, working theatre. Teatru Manoel was built in 1731, in just one calendar year, by the Portuguese Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena. De Vilhena was so personally involved in its conception and construction that it was paid for out of his own pocket.
The theatre has had a somewhat chequered existence, apart from staging plays, concerts, operas and other theatrical fare, the Manoel has also served as a cinema and even a doss house.
After many decades of neglect in the 20th century, the building was eventually restored and reopened in 1960 as a theatre again. The very first performance at the rejuvenated Manoel was by the prestigious English ballet company The Ballet Rambert.
Since then many world famous artistes have graced The Manoel’s stage. These include Yehudi Menuhin, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Louis Kentner, Mrstislav Rostropovich, the great flamenco guitarist Paco Pena, actors like Clive Owen in his first ever professional appearance with the Young Vic Company, plus Michael MacLiammoir, Michael Dennison, Julian Fellowes, Steven Berkoff and John Neville.
Despite its age, Teatru Manoel continues to be a living theatre, with a season running from October to May. Last year the Manoel launched the Children’s Theatre Programme. The theatre is no longer a place for the adults only, but an experience to be enjoyed by all ages! Last year, the production for children, The Magic Flute, deposed the myth that opera is pompous and extravagant. Through the Children’s Theatre Programme Teatru Manoel is developing its future audiences and introducing children to the magic of the arts and theatre.
The Manoel is also the forerunner to promote local talent in all fields of the dramatic arts. Maltese opera singers participate and collaborate with foreign performers in the Opera Festival held every March at the Manoel. World-famous international ballet companies have held workshops to local dance schools. Local artists are commissioned to create productions to be performed at the theatre.
The upcoming season 2007/2008 promises to be one of the most exciting for many years. The programme contains a more diverse mix of events than in recent years, with a strong emphasis on attracting a younger audience into the theatre and promoting drama in the Maltese language: original scripts as well as adaptations and translations.
Teatru Manoel
115 Old Theatre Street, Valletta VLT1426
Box Office:
Tel. 21 246 389
e-mail: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
Box Office opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9.00 to 13.00, 17.00 to 19.00 and Saturdays 9.00 to 13.00. |
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