Teatru Manoel will showcase the best of the island’s young performance talent this summer in a Youth Talent Gala and new musical Malta’s finest young artists are soon set to take centre-stage at the national theatre in two new show-stopping productions.
For one-night-only on Sunday 19 June, the Teatru Manoel Youth Talent Gala will
showcase young instrumentalists, singers and dancers in an exhilarating evening of
repertoire from traditional exam pieces to contemporary jazz, pop and musicals. The
Gala follows an open call in 2019, which sought the most technically accomplished
young artists who showed exceptional performance skills from across the Maltese
Islands. Shortlisted from over a hundred applicants, the Gala cast will perform
alongside guest appearances from local performing arts schools and youth groups,
including Teatru Manoel Youth Opera & Dance.
From June 30 to July 3, young artists will delight audiences again in a new jukebox
musical written and performed by the TOI TOI Collective, directed by Petra Sant and
featuring award winning singer Sean Borg and guest artist and musical theatre soprano
Rachel Fabri. Meet Cute is an unconventional romantic comedy that explores – with the
help of songs from the world of musical theatre – the idea of a ‘meet cute’ scene, where two future lovers first meet under unusual, humorous, or cute circumstances.
“Supporting young talent is a core part of the work TOI TOI does at the national theatre.
Turning the spotlight towards young artists in training and giving them the chance to
experience the electricity of live performance in such a prestigious setting is a priceless
gift,” says Kate Fenech Field, Teatru Manoel’s Learning and Participation Programme
Manager. “Watching some of our youngest artists display their talents to such a high
standard is a real testament to their families and teachers for supporting their skills.
The wide range of music choices and technical styles makes it difficult to choose a
highlight – but one thing’s for certain, there won’t be a dry eye in the house!”
Teatru Manoel CEO Massimo Zammit also highlights the critical importance of
supporting young local artists, in conclusion. “Youth talent is the beating heart of our
artistic community today – and it will drive its future. Through TOI TOI, Teatru Manoel
nurtures and supports young artists, giving them a valuable opportunity to let their
talent shine at the national theatre.”
Teatru Manoel Youth Talent Gala will perform on 19 June at 7pm at Teatru Manoel.
Performances of Meet Cute are June 30 at 7pm, July 1 at 7pm, July 2 at 8pm and July 3 at 7pm, at Teatru Manoel Studio Theatre. According to current public health guidelines, no masks or vaccine certificates are required at either event. Tickets are available via email to bookings@teatrumanoel.mt, by telephone to (+356) 21246389 or online at www.teatrumanoel.mt.
