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SPAZJI TEATRALI A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo: 2016 edition

Authors: Vicki Ann Cremona, Ruben Paul Borg, Keith Chetcuti & Sean Buhagiar Editors: Glen Farrugia & Sean Buhagiar

Commissioned by SPAZJI TEATRALI A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo: 2016 edition

Photography & Design by Sean Mallia Published by the Valletta 2018 Foundation In collaboration with Arts Council Malta CONTENTS

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored GOZO 14 in retrieval systems or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording NORTHERN REGION 40 or otherwise, without the previous permission of the rightful owners. CENTRAL REGION 72

Authors: Vicki Ann Cremona, Ruben Paul Borg, Keith SOUTHERN REGION 106 Chetcuti & Sean Buhagiar SOUTH-EASTERN REGION 134 Editors: Glen Farrugia & Sean Buhagiar INDEX BY LOCALITY 180 Photography and Design: Sean Mallia MAP OF MALTA 181 Acknowledgements: Margerita Pule’, Marcon Caruana, Victoria Martha Pace, Tania Belﬁore, Joan Mangion, Marcia Grima, Emanuel Vella, Silvienne Camilleri and INDEX BY THEATRE 183 Mireille Estelle Camilleri CREDITS 184 First published in 2017

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This book is not for sale ISBN: 978-99957-1-076-7 DISCLAIMER FOREWORD

of the foregoing parties shall have any liability for the The Valletta 2018 Foundation aims to stimulate cultural, accuracy of the information contained in this publication, social and economic regeneration in Valletta and the for omissions therein or for any third-party claims or Maltese Islands through collaboration, exchange and losses of any nature, including, but not limited to, lost innovative practice. authors do not assume any responsibility in any regard profits, punitive or consequential damages. Readers are for the use of this data. Neither a structural survey nor encouraged to confirm the information contained herein The Valletta 2018 Foundation is responsible for the This catalogue is the outcome of the Theatres Audit a detailed assessment on the state of maintenance of with other sources. European Capital of Culture Programme in Malta. The Project - one of the three core components of the Valletta the theatres, their mechanical and electrical systems, or programme consists of events and projects developed 2018 Foundation Cultural Mapping Research Project. The safety assessment of the spaces have been carried out. Participants in this study granted permission to the with various local and international communities. It is first element of this research framework is Culture Map No scientific tests were carried out to determine the Valletta 2018 Foundation by signing a consent form. The being developed organically in preparation for the year Malta (www.culturemapmalta.com), an online portal theatres’ current physical state or their conformity to information contained in this catalogue is therefore being 2018. based on a directory of cultural spaces in Malta and Gozo standards. published in accordance with the consent given by the such as village squares, band clubs, art galleries and participating theatres. Approval has also been given by Arts Council Malta (ACM), previously known as the Malta procession routes. This web platform is highly interactive Every care has been exercised in compiling and the Research and Development Department within the Council for Culture and the Arts (MCCA), is the national and provides users with the opportunity to upload new publishing the data contained in these pages and the Ministry of Education to conduct site visits in state-school agency for development and investment in the cultural cultural spaces. For the purposes of this catalogue, Arts Council Malta editors, authors, and data collectors have checked with theatres. None of the foregoing parties are to be held and creative sectors. ACM operates through three specific will hereinafter be referred to as ‘the commissioners’. The sources believed to be reliable in their eorts to provide responsible with regard to the selection of theatres. directorates. The creation and development of strategies The second pillar of the Valletta 2018 Cultural Mapping Valletta 2018 Foundation was responsible for the project information that is complete and correct at the time of for the sector falls under the Strategy Directorate. project is the publication titled, “On Culture: Mapping implementation and will be hereinafter referred to as publication. However, in view of the possibility of human Festivals fall under their own distinct directorate, whose Valletta 2018”. This book presents seven dierent papers ‘the publishers’. The publishers were responsible for the error, neither the commissioners, nor the publishers, role it is to focus on the management and development written by University of Malta academics on topics setting up of a multidisciplinary team who gathered and editors, authors, data collectors or any other party who of the diverse festivals portfolio of the Council. The third ranging from culture and economy to the sociological analysed the data. This team will hereinafter be referred has been involved in the preparation or publication of directorate – Corporate Aairs – provides all the support aspects of community cultures. This book was edited by to as the ‘data collectors’. this work warrant that the information contained herein services for the eective and ecient functioning of the Professor Vicki Ann Cremona. is in every respect accurate or complete, and they are other two distinctive directorates and the Public Cultural This catalogue oers an overview of theatres in the Maltese not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the Organisations. The third component of the Cultural Mapping project Islands. It provides the first non-exhaustive appraisal of results obtained from the use of such information. None is the Theatres Audit project, a publicly funded theatre spaces in dierent localities. It presents technical, of the foregoing parties make any warranties, express research project commissioned by Arts Council Malta, artistic and building information on the listed theatres, or implied, as to results to be obtained from the use where Valletta 2018 carried out analysis on theatrical/ in order to provide a general impression of each space. of such information, and make no express or implied performing spaces and their potential for cultural use in The data was collected between September 2015 and warranties of merchantability, suitability or fitness for Malta and Gozo. The aim of this catalogue is to provide December 2016. However, it is to be noted that theatres any particular purpose or use of such information. None the culture sector with valuable informational resources are dynamic spaces, which are subject to change. about the spaces available within each locality, as well as the use of these same spaces in contemporary cultural The authors have published this data in an advisory activity. The information presented here is the result of capacity and all data is indicative in nature. This assessment the intensive research activity based on non-scientific was not intended to verify conformity and compliance visual observation and assessment of theatres located in to any local legislation, regulations or standards. The Malta and Gozo.

4 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo 5 INTRODUCTION

Theatre Spaces in Malta and Gozo: A Preliminary carry out this research. The Foundation set up a scientific establish an initial list of theatres that simply determined catalogue and booklet are, therefore, the result of this and the data regularly updated, for the study to leave dierent areas may serve to develop and increase the Catalogue. committee composed of representatives from the Valletta the general state of the building. This included details exploratory study of seventy-eight theatres. As we a lasting legacy. Ideally, the final study should contain theatre-going public, as quality theatre is brought to 2018 Foundation, Arts Council Malta, the University of about the type of stage it contained, its size, whether proceeded in our research, we learned of other theatres detailed plans and information of every single indoor and spaces which are currently grossly underexploited. In Like many good projects, this was born of another. While Malta and the Cultural Directorate, and later engaged three there was any lighting or sound equipment, whether the that were not covered in this study, and we are certain outdoor theatre in the Maltese Islands. view of Valletta 2018 and its aftermath, the study should carrying out research on theatre for a study that was to data collectors to gather data on theatres from various theatre contained purposely-built dressing rooms and that this process will continue after this work is published. help the state determine a public-private partnership result in a book chapter, Dr. Ruben Paul Borg engaged aspects: Dr Ruben Paul Borg, Architect & Civil Engineer, other details which provided a quick, albeit incomplete Our recommendation is to continue to add to this list, We hope that this kind of study will encourage scheme to aid theatres to further improve their spaces. in a series of discussions with myself, the Valletta 2018 who established building and construction engineering snapshot of each individual theatre space. The list was and follow up on this type of preliminary examination decentralisation in the use of theatre spaces. This is fully Some theatres only need a little to be turned into fully Foundation, the Cultural Directorate (MJCL) and Arts criteria, Mr. Sean Buhagiar who gave an artistic evaluation compiled as follows. Initially, the theatres to be studied by continuous updating of the catalogue and the data it in keeping with the remit of the Valletta 2018 Foundation functional spaces at a professional level, but their meagre Council Malta, which eventually led us to conclude that of the spaces, particularly from the aspect of production, were the ones listed by the NSO survey. The list was contains. and the Charter that was signed by all local councils in budgets do not allow them to do this. this research could be turned into a pilot study for a much and Ing. Keith Chetcuti who took care of the technical revised by the scientific committee and the working Malta and Gozo in 2011, which stated that Valletta 2018 wider national project concerning theatre spaces. aspect of the spaces. My contribution, as co-initiator of group, and further expanded through feedback with the The next phase would be to carry out a detailed does not only include the capital, but also the rest of This project has allowed us to meet many people who this project, was to provide input through my experience stakeholders. examination of a number of theatres already surveyed, the two islands. This study also complements the work are passionate about theatre, and who invest much We started out from the premise that in a National as a theatre scholar representing the University of Malta. where proper plans of the auditorium and the stage being carried out by the Valletta 2018 Foundation in the time and energy in maintaining their theatre spaces and Survey carried out between 2011 and 2012, the NSO had The three data collectors and myself, who authored this Between September 2015 and October 2016, our working would be drawn up, including lighting plans, a detailed use of non-traditional spaces around Malta and Gozo in in practising their art. It is thanks to these people, who listed seventy-two theatres in Malta, a figure which was work, created a working group to carry out the actual group covered seventy-eight theatres. We focused mainly list and evaluation of equipment, and suggestions for delivering the Valletta 2018 Cultural Programme. invest the time they have available in the theatre, that surprising, given the general impression among theatre work of visiting and evaluating the theatres. on indoor theatres, having examined only four outdoor improvements that could be carried out to make the theatre in Malta and Gozo has survived. It is essential companies that Malta lacked theatrical spaces. There theatres: the Café Riche on the margins of Birgu, which spaces more professional. This would form the pilot Much theatrical activity is focused in Valletta and Floriana, that theatre now makes a leap of quality towards greater was no information, however, about the actual size, Our idea was to create an in-depth study to evaluate hosted famous artists such as Charles Clews, The Blue study for a much longer project. In this phase, this type of because traditionally, theatre companies that are not professionalism, and to do this, it requires training and shape, and state of the theatres, or the kind of equipment the state of every theatre building in Malta and Gozo, Arena Theatre in Żabbar, because of its historical value (it detailed examination would be carried out for all theatres community-based and their spectators go to the capital adequate spaces to perform in. This survey is a tiny step they had, if any. We therefore decided to embark on an irrespective of whether this was functioning or not, is an open air theatre with a beautiful Art Deco stage of in Malta and Gozo, which could then be regularly updated to watch theatre. This preliminary study indicates that to help in that direction. initial survey of a large selection of theatres, in order to or whether it was a community theatre or in a school unique architectural value), Ta’ Qali National Park Theatre and made available to the general public. One tangible there are many more spaces available beyond the determine their size and general condition, and obtained building. The study was to supply detailed information and Pjazza Teatru Rjal, because in the few years since it outcome of such a study would be that of identifying capital, and may encourage theatre companies to use the financial and logistical support of Valletta 2018 about the main characteristics of every theatre building was created, this theatre has become a key performance priority areas for possible refurbishment interventions. them either to launch their performances, or to tour with Vicki Ann Cremona Foundation and Arts Council Malta in this endeavour. that would be of general interest, and of particular use to space in Valletta. The scope of the exercise already undertaken and the them in dierent parts of Malta and Gozo. Hopefully, this Chair anyone wishing to perform there, as well as a preliminary next phases, however, is not to confirm safety of the might help to broaden the theatre horizon in the Maltese School of Performing Arts While formal discussions were being held regarding the appraisal of the actual building itself. The Valletta 2018 Foundation decided to publish our structures and spaces themselves. Islands, where all too often, huge eorts are made by University of Malta criteria on which this survey was to be based, Arts Council initial findings, in order that these may be shared with theatre companies which result in only one or two shows Malta commissioned the Valletta 2018 Foundation to In the first phase, we carried out a preliminary visit to the theatre community and the general public. The Obviously, all phases of the study should be carried out, for a single production. Moreover, the use of theatres in

6 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo 7 GLOSSARY

Our study focuses mainly on spaces that have a history of performance within their walls, and are/were recognised as theatres by the community at large. It also includes a few schools, many of which allow their premises to be used by the community. Listed below are the criteria that were used to describe and analyse the spaces visited.

Deﬁnition of Criteria:

THE STAGE

Stage Type Proscenium Arch: A theatre which has a frontal vision and has wings hidden behind the two visible sides of the stage. In The Round: A theatre where the seats are disposed in a circle around the stage. Open Space: A theatre where seating can be arranged in various conﬁgurations. Frontal: A theatre which has a frontal vision but has no wings.

Type of Flooring Materials used for the stage ﬂoor ﬁnish.

Stage Floor The stage ﬂoor inclination: ﬂat or raked.

Theatre Wings The space between the perimeter wall of the stage and the visible stage area.

Trapdoors The presence of covered openings on the stage ﬂoor that are generally accessible from below the stage.

Flies Space to accommodate a theatrical rigging system having ropes, pulleys, counterweights, and other materials. Often theatres with ﬂies have ﬂy galleries at one, two or even three levels.

Front Curtain The curtain concealing the stage from the audience.

Middle Curtains The curtain which oers the possibility to limit the visible stage space, by concealing approximately half the stage.

Side Legs Tall, narrow drapes or panels placed at intervals inside the wing space which deﬁne the limits of the wings, and provide added entrances and exits towards the visible stage space. These can often be swung to close o certain areas for backstage.

Pelmets Short curtains or valances hung across the stage covering the trusses and light ﬁttings.

A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo 9 METHODOLOGICAL NOTE ON DIMENSIONS ADDITIONAL FEATURES

In order to facilitate understanding of the stage dimensions, a basic plan and a section of a typical theatre have been drawn up. The measurements on the key diagrams are Wardrobe Collection A set of costumes stored in the theatre. indicated by the letters listed below. The diagrams do not produce the actual shape or plan of any theatre. In cases where the theatre has an irregular shape and/or variable Projector A functional projection system. dimensions, indicative measurements are given. In the case of black box theatres the dimensions are from wall to wall. Backdrop A cloth that is either hung across the back of the stage, or is tautly suspended in a frame, and used as a screen. For the purpose of this publication, it may also refer to a cyclorama. A cyclorama is a large cloth that is hung in an arc towards Dimensions are in metres and rounded down to the nearest 0.1m. Dimensions are intended to give an approximate idea of the space and not for detailed production setup the back of the stage, often used to project a sky. purposes. Producers are to ask for the plans of the theatre or the exact dimensions from the theatre administration. In case of variable width or depth of the auditorium or stage Dressing Rooms Spaces used by performers for changing and make up which are either purposely built and equipped or adapted from area, due to either a raked auditorium or non-orthogonal and curved walls, an approximate width or depth has been taken. The dimensions of the balcony and the orchestra other spaces. pit, if present, were not taken into consideration. AUDIENCE COMFORT

Heating/Cooling Artificial systems by which the theatre is either heated or cooled. DIMENSIONS Seating Capacity The approximate number of seats accommodating spectators. Seating Characteristics Fixed, removable or retractable seating. A: The total width of the stage. Stalls Seats at ground floor level facing the stage. The dress circle, if present, was counted with stalls in this publication. B: The length from the back of the stage to the Balcony A seating area that is situated above the ground floor level, also known as circle, tier or gallery. The latter term is also cyclorama or backdrop. used to describe the highest tier, particularly in an Italian-style opera theatre. C: The length from the backdrop or cyclorama to the front of the stage, excluding the apron or forestage ACCESS STAGE AUDITORIUM in front of the curtain. D: The length from the front of the stage to the end of Whether the Road Network, Parking Facilities and Pedestrian Access, in the area immediately surrounding the theatre, the apron or forestage. are poor, fair, good or excellent. Wheelchair Access indicates an existing structure/mechanism (either through a ramp, E: The left wing, from the perspective of the auditorium. lift, or stairlift) to facilitate access for wheelchairs into the auditorium. F: The width of the stage opening – from one side to the other of the proscenium arch or opening. ADMINISTRATION PLAN G: The right wing, from the perspective of the auditorium. Ownership Private, public or Church/religious society ownership. H: The length of the auditorium, measured from the apron to the back. TECHNICAL INFORMATION I: The width of the auditorium. J: The height of the stage, from the stage floor to the Inexistent No theatrical light/sound equipment. ceiling. Poor Old, possibly non-functioning equipment. K: The height of the proscenium arch – from the stage Fair Old or basic functioning equipment. floor to the arch. Good Modern basic lighting/sound system. L: The height of the auditorium – from the auditorium Excellent Modern well-equipped lighting/sound system. STAGE AUDITORIUM floor to the ceiling. STATE OF MAINTENANCE

ABCD Class A Recently constructed/refurbished and in excellent condition. E F GH Class B Refurbished, requires moderate maintenance. SECTION Class C Requires refurbishment and/or repairs. I JKL Class D Requires major or signiﬁcant refurbishment and/or repairs.

10 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo 11 KEY FINDINGS

10% 28% 21% 45% Inside South-East Centre Church

Theatres located 15% Ownership of 18% inside or outside Theatres per region Gozo theatres Private of Valletta

90% 17% 19% 37% Outside South North Public

12 Spazji Teatrali GOZO

14 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo 15 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Proscenium Arch Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Wood Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Purposely built

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 275 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 275/removable Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

GĦAJNSIELEM Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Ċentru Parrokjali Maria Lauretana, Triq J.F. De Chambrai, Għajnsielem. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State:

Maria Lauretana Parish Centre Hall Centre Parish Maria Lauretana This theatre is part of the parish centre in Għajnsielem, used mostly for activities related to Christian 21561030/21554615 doctrine. The theatre is decorated with baroque-inspired touches. It is accessible through stairs from the General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “parish centre. [email protected] 12.3 0.7 5.6 0.6 Website: 2.3 7.7 2.3 15.0 N/A 12.3 4.8 3.9 5.8 16 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 17 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Proscenium Arch Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Wood Sound System: Stage Floor: Raked Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Adapted

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 200 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 200/removable Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary Ownership: Public

GĦAJNSIELEM Address of Theatre: Skola Primarja, Triq J.F De Chambrai, Għajnsielem. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21553548 This theatre, situated in a hall, is part of a school building that was inaugurated in 1965. It is used for various school performances and activities, such as prize-giving ceremonies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 9.7 1.1 6.4 0.9 Website: 0.9 7.9 0.9 18.9 ghajnsielemprimary.wordpress.com 9.7 5.4 4.8 5.8 18 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 19 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 250 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 250/removable Balcony: N/A GĦARB

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Parish Centre Hall Centre Parish

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church 90, Pjazza Żjara tal-Madonna, Għarb. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21556129 A small community theatre, with a lovely vaulted barrel ceiling, also serving as the parish centre hall. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 9.9 0.3 6.2 1.2 Website: 2.3 5.6 1.9 22.2 N/A 6.3 7.5 4.0 8.3 20 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 21 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 150 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 150/removable Balcony: N/A KERĊEM CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Skola Primarja, Pjazza Orvieto, Kerċem. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21551352 The theatre is situated in a school hall and is used mainly for school plays and prize-giving ceremonies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 8.3 0.7 3.9 N/A Website: 1.4 5.4 1.3 15.1 N/A 9.5 3.3 2.7 4.3 22 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 23 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 200 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 200/removable Balcony: N/A MUNXAR CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Parish Centre Hall Centre Parish

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Ċentru Parrokjali, Triq Madonna tal-Karmnu, Munxar. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21553764 A small community theatre; the hall is used for dierent parish activities. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 9.4 2.6 5.8 1.3 Website: 5.2 6.6 2.3 18.2 N/A 9.9 6.6 4.9 7.9 24 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 25 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: A/C on stage Road Network: Cooling System: A/C on stage Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 530 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 380/ﬁxed Balcony: c. 150/ﬁxed NADUR

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private 48,

Mnarja Band Club Theatre Band Club Mnarja 13 December Street, Nadur. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: The foundation stone of the Mnarja Band Club (MBC) building was laid on 27 June 1968. The theatre is a 21556885 well-kept community space which hosts a number of community-led activities including concerts, farce, musicals and the popular Nadur Song Festival. It is decorated with modern baroque-inspired touches. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 11.0 0.8 8.1 0.7 Website: 1.6 8.0 1.3 18.6 N/A 11.9 6.1 4.4 9.6 26 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 27 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 502 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 502/ﬁxed Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Oratorju Don Bosco,

VICTORIA (Rabat) VICTORIA Pjazza Santu Wistin, Don Bosco Oratory Theatre Oratory Don Bosco Rabat, Gozo. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 2155 6616 This theatre is used both as a cinema and as a theatre. It is housed within an important cultural space and community centre. This theatre has an orchestra pit. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 11.0 0.2 10.0 2.0 Website: 2.1 5.3 2.2 19.4 www.donboscogozo.org 14.6 9.3 4.8 7.7 28 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 29 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 1200 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 1200ﬁxed Balcony: N/A/ﬁxed Teatru Astra Astra Teatru

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private 9,

VICTORIA (Rabat) VICTORIA Republic Street, Rabat, Gozo. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: Inaugurated in 1968, this theatre is part of a building housing the Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella. It is the heart 2155 0985 of a very active cultural space, and hosts a wide variety of performances, including full-scale operas. This theatre has been exposed to numerous world-class performers such as Adelaide Negri, Rumen Doikov, General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, as well as Joseph Calleja. This theatre has an orchestra pit. [email protected] 12.1 4.5 15.4 0.5 Website: 2.7 13.8 1.7 24.9 http://www.teatruastra.org.mt 17.0 7.8 7.6 10.1 30 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 31 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 1500 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 1000/ﬁxed Balcony: c. 500/removable Teatru Aurora Teatru CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private 100,

VICTORIA (Rabat) VICTORIA Republic Street, Rabat, Gozo. MAINTENANCE Housed within an early 19th-century villa, the theatre was constructed between 1971 and 1976 on plans Contact Number: State: by architect Louis Naudi. It was designed and decorated by the celebrated Maltese artist Chev. Emvin 21562974 / 21562559 Cremona. The theatre was inaugurated on 9 October 1976, and staged its ﬁrst opera, Puccini’s Madame General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “Butterﬂy, on 7th January of the following year. It is a very active cultural space hosting a variety of activities [email protected] and performances, including large-scale operas. Numerous world-class performers have performed in 14.0 2.0 10.0 1.0 this theatre, such as Raina Kabaivanska, Eva Marton and Maria Guleghina. This theatre has an orchestra pit. Website: 1.5 12.0 1.5 30.0 www.teatruaurora.com 14.0 12.5 6.5 12.5 32 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 33 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 500 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 500/ﬁxed Balcony: N/A XEWKIJA

Teatru Giovanni Teatru CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Ċentru Parrokjali, Pjazza San Ġwann Battista, Xewkija. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21556793 / 21564608 This theatre is part of the parish centre in Xewkija. It is a medium-sized proscenium arch theatre which is used by the community for various activities. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 9.9 0.9 6.5 2.1 Website: 1.2 8.6 0.6 22.5 N/A 13.5 10.0 5.8 8.7 34 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 35 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: 370 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: 300/removable Balcony: 70/removable ŻEBBUĠ

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Parish Centre Hall Centre Parish

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Ċentru Parrokjali, Pjazza l-Assunta, Żebbuġ. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: The theatre was inaugurated on 10 August 1968. It was frequently used during the 1970’s, hosting a range 21559043 of performances - including għana - and local farces. It is situated within a multi-purpose hall, which is currently used mostly for meetings and fundraising activities related to the Catholic Church. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 7.2 N/A 3.9 1.1 Website: 1.1 4.8 1.1 15.2 N/A 7.0 5.2 4.0 5.6 36 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 37 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 250 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 250/removable Balcony: N/A ŻEBBUĠ

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall School Hall Primary Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Skola Primarja, Triq Sant’ Andrija, Żebbug. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21551522 The theatre is situated in the school hall and is used mainly for school plays and prize-giving ceremonies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 8.8 0.6 4.2 0.8 Website: 1.6 5.6 1.6 16.5 N/A 8.8 5.1 3.8 6.2 38 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 39 NORTHERN REGION

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 200 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 200/removable Balcony: N/A DINGLI

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Roger Aquilina Hall Roger Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Primary School, 118, Main Street, Dingli. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: The theatre is situated in a school hall and is used for school performances and other school-related 21454496 purposes, such as prize-giving ceremonies. It is also frequently used by community theatre groups such as the Għaqda Talent Dingli. It is named after the group’s past President and director, Roger Aquilina. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 10.9 N/A 4.5 1.5 Website: 1.8 7.2 1.8 18.4 N/A 10.9 6.4 5.6 7.3 42 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 43 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 300 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 300/removable Balcony: N/A

Teatru Excelsior Excelsior Teatru CONTACT ADMINISTRATION GĦARGĦUR Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Triq l-Oratorju, Għargħur. MAINTENANCE Contact Number: 27413491 State: This theatre is primarily used by the community theatre group Dwal Ġodda. It also hosts the indoor staging General Email Address: of a Passion play that is integrated into the village procession which takes place on Palm Sunday. parrocca.gharghur@maltadiocese. DIMENSIONS “ org 12.2 0.7 4.5 2.5 Website: 0.7 10.6 0.7 20.2 N/A 12.2 8.5 7.4 9.6 44 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 45 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 350 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 350/removable Balcony: N/A

MELLIEĦA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Skola Primarja Mellieħa, Triq Qasam Barrani, Mellieħa. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21523527 A public school hall utilised for school productions and events such as prize-giving ceremonies, as well as other theatrical productions hosted by the school. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 12.1 0.7 5.9 1.5 Website: 1.8 8.5 1.8 20.3 N/A 12.1 5.2 3.6 5.2 46 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 47 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 800 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 800/ﬁxed Balcony: N/A MĠARR Dun Edgar Hall Dun Edgar CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Sala Dun Edgar, Triq San Pawl, Mġarr. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: The theatre is housed in the Mġarr parish oratory. In the past, it was often used for theatre competitions 21572578 held between neighbouring communities. Nowadays, it is used primarily as a community space hosting a variety of activities and performances. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 11.9 0.8 7.3 1.2 Website: 2.1 7.9 2.0 22.7 N/A 12.1 8.1 5.6 9.3 48 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 49 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 300 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 300/removable Balcony: N/A MĠARR

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public St. Nicholas College, Fisher Road, Mġarr. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21570633 This theatre is located in a school hall; it is used for school productions and other school-related events, such as prize-giving ceremonies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 14.5 N/A 5.0 1.6 Website: 2.2 10.0 2.2 14.5 N/A 14.5 6.6 5.3 6.7 50 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 51 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 1000 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 1000/removable Balcony: N/A MĠARR

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private San Andrea School, L -Imselliet, l/o Żebbiegħ, San Andrea School Theatre San Andrea Mġarr. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21438800 This theatre has been recently built in the form of an outdoor tent. It is part of a multi-purpose hall which also serves as a gym. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 9.8 2.7 6.4 1.2 Website: 1.5 9.0 1.8 29.6 www.sanandrea.edu.mt 18.8 5.4 5.5 6.2 52 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 53 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 450 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 200/removable Balcony: c. 250/removable MOSTA

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Oratorju tal-Qalb ta’ Ġesu’, Pjazza Dun Anġ Camilleri, Mosta. MAINTENANCE Qalb ta’ Ġesu’ Oratory Theatre Ġesu’ Oratory ta’ Qalb Contact Number: State: 21433826 This community theatre is situated in a multi-purpose hall and is used mostly for local productions. It houses a working vintage projection system, which is of historic interest. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ o[email protected] 9.1 0.5 4.3 0.9 Website: 0.4 7.8 0.4 15.3 N/A 9.1 7.4 4.8 8.1 54 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 55 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 250 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 250/removable Balcony: N/A NAXXAR

Giovanni Curmi Curmi Giovanni CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public G. Curmi Higher Secondary School, New Street in Main street, Naxxar. MAINTENANCE Higher Secondary School Hall Secondary Higher Contact Number: State: 21431407 This theatre is situated in a school hall. It is used for school plays and events, as well as local theatrical productions. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 12.2 1.4 5.8 1.4 Website: 2.5 7.1 1.8 23.5 N/A 12.2 5.2 3.8 6.2 56 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 57 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 300 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 300/removable Balcony: N/A NAXXAR

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Skola Primarja, School Street, Naxxar. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: This theatre is located in a school hall; it is used for school productions and other school-related events, 21410740 such as prize-giving ceremonies. The school hall may be adapted into classrooms during the scholastic General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “year. [email protected] 6.1 2.4 4.6 0.6 Website: 0.3 5.0 0.3 20.4 N/A 6.1 3.6 2.8 3.9 58 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 59 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 300 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 300/removable Balcony: N/A NAXXAR

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Secondary School Hall Secondary Skola Sekondarja, New Street in Main Street, Naxxar. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21411403 This theatre is located in a school hall; it is used for school productions and other school-related events, such as prize-giving ceremonies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 12.2 1.0 6.1 2.1 Website: 2.1 8.0 2.1 29.8 N/A 12.2 5.1 4.4 6.0 60 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 61 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 500 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 500/removable Balcony: N/A Victoria Hall Victoria NAXXAR

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Victoria Hall, Triq l-Oratorju, Naxxar. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21435376 A community theatre situated in the vicinity of the Naxxar Parish Church. The multi-purpose hall is used as an oratory for the local community. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 11.0 N/A 11.1 1.3 Website: 1.3 8.2 1.3 22.2 http://www.bambinanaxxar.org 15.4 7.0 6.2 11.2 62 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 63 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 250 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 250/removable Balcony: N/A RABAT

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Skola Primarja tas-Seminarju, Tal-Virtu’, Archbishop Minor Seminary Minor Archbishop Rabat. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 27483000 This small theatre is situated in a state-of-the-art school hall. It is used for school productions and other school-related events. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 12.0 0.4 3.2 1.3 Website: N/A N/A N/A 19.8 www.seminary.org.mt 14.3 3.6 3.0 4.1 64 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 65 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 400 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 400/removable Balcony: N/A RABAT

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church

Secondary School Hall Secondary Skola Sekondarja tas- Seminarju, Tal-Virtu’, Archbishop Minor Seminary Minor Archbishop Rabat MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 27483000 This theatre is located in a school hall; it is used for school productions, religious functions, prize-giving ceremonies and other school-related events. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 10.9 0.6 6.3 0.8 Website: 1.2 7.8 1.2 21.0 seminary.org.mt 10.9 5.7 4.3 8.8 66 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 67 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 800 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 800/ﬁxed Balcony: N/A RABAT

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Dun Karm Lia Hall

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Dun Karm Lia, St Paul’s Square, Rabat. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21454467 This theatre is housed in a building dating back to 1958. It is used as a community theatre for the parish of St. Paul in Rabat. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 12.0 1.1 7.1 0.9 Website: 0.7 9.8 1.0 23.3 N/A 15.6 9.8 6.1 11.0 68 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 69 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 980 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 980/ﬁxed Balcony: N/A RABAT

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

St Agatha Auditorium Agatha St Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church St Agatha Catholic School, Triq Emanuele Vitale, Rabat. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: This large theatre is situated in St. Paul’s Missionary College, and was inaugurated in 1982. While it is 2145 9536 mainly used for school performances and other school-related purposes, it is also a popular venue with both local and international theatre companies. This theatre has an orchestra pit. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 16.9 0.5 8.0 1.3 Website: 4.8 12.3 5.6 29.5 N/A 19.1 10.0 5.3 9.2 70 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 71 CENTRAL REGION

72 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo 73 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 260 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 200/removable Balcony: c. 60/removable ATTARD

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Community Theatre Community Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public

Mount Carmel Hospital Hospital Carmel Mount Mount Carmel Hospital, Mdina Road, Attard. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: This theatre is situated just outside the complex of buildings comprising Mount Carmel Hospital. It is 2330 4223 frequented both by the hospital community and by the Maltese public in general, and hosts dierent types of performances. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 10.0 1.2 7.2 1.8 Website: 1.2 6.1 1.2 20.7 N/A 7.9 8.1 4.0 5.8 74 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 75 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 540 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 420/removable Balcony: c. 120/removable BALZAN

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church St Aloysius Primary School, St Francis Street, Balzan. MAINTENANCE St Aloysius Primary School Hall Primary Aloysius St Contact Number: State: This theatre is situated in the hall of St Aloysius Primary School, which took over the school premises that 21443248 formerly housed Stella Maris School. It is equipped to accommodate school plays, school presentations, and prize-giving ceremonies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 9.0 1.1 4.2 1.5 Website: 2.2 4.6 2.1 18.6 www.saintaloysius.edu.mt 9.0 4.1 3.3 3.9 76 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 77 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 500 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 350/removable Balcony: c. 150/removable

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION BIRKIRKARA

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Oratorju, Triq San Ġiljan, Birkirkara. MAINTENANCE Mons G. De Piro Oratory Hall Oratory G. De Piro Mons

Contact Number: State: 21441917 This theatre is very similar in shape to St Agatha’s Auditorium, Rabat, but smaller. It is named after Mgr. Joseph De Piro, founder of the Missionary Society of St Paul (MSSP). General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 15.1 1.2 5.9 1.7 Website: 3.0 9.4 2.6 21.9 www.oratorjumssp.org 10.7 9.3 4.6 6.8 78 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 79 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 300 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 300/removable Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION BIRKIRKARA

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church 70, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, St Aloysius College Theatre College Aloysius St Birkirkara. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 22795000 A school theatre lodged in a historic building that is used for prize days and other school functions. Several Maltese and foreign theatre companies have staged productions here. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 14.8 N/A 8.0 3.0 Website: 3.5 7.8 3.5 22.4 N/A 14.8 8.2 6.4 8.8 80 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 81 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Proscenium Arch Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Concrete Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Adapted

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 300 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 300/removable Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION BIRKIRKARA

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Triq il-Bwieraq, Birkirkara. MAINTENANCE Contact Number:

St Joseph the Worker Parish Hall Parish the Worker Joseph St 21454467 State: This theatre is situated in a hall that is used for dierent parish activities. General Email Address: parrocca.b’kara.sg DIMENSIONS “ @maltadiocese.org 8.6 N/A 4.9 0.5 Website: 1.4 5.8 1.4 17.2 N/A 12.7 8.9 5.7 10.0 82 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 83 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 1200 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 900/removable Balcony: c. 300/removable GŻIRA

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Orpheum Theatre Orpheum

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private Orpheum Theatre, Triq Patrick Stuart, Gżira. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: The Orpheum Theatre was built around 1932 by Arch. Harold Borg, and contains both Art Nouveau and 21341034 Spanish Colonial features. It was once renowned both as a cinema and a theatre, and has also been the DIMENSIONS venue for important political meetings and events. It belongs to the Labour Party (PL). It is listed as a Grade General Email Address: “1 building, and is in dire need of conservation. [email protected] 11.0 1.6 5.7 3.2 Website: 1.0 9.2 0.8 23.2 N/A 19.8 9.8 7.5 12.1 84 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 85 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 400 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 400/removable LIJA Balcony: N/A Villa Lija Hall

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Villa Lija, Main Street, Lija. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21442553 This theatre is situated in a multi-purpose hall that is used for religious and social activities by Lija Parish Church. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 12.3 N/A 6.1 2.2 Website: 1.6 9.1 3.6 24 N/A 12.8 5.3 3.9 5.9 86 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 87 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 400 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 400/removable Balcony: N/A MRIEĦEL CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Junior Lyceum Hall Lyceum Junior Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Kulleġġ Santa Tereża, Bo Trading Street, Mrieħel. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21492166 This theatre is situated in a school hall and is equipped for school plays, as well as small student-run concerts, and prize-giving ceremonies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 13.6 0.7 6.3 1.4 Website: 1.8 9.9 1.6 24.5 N/A 13.6 6.0 4.3 6.5 88 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 89 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Black Box Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Wood Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Purposely built

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 189 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 189/removable Balcony: N/A MSIDA

Blue Box Theatre Box Blue CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private M Space, Oscar Żammit Street, Msida. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21246619 A modern, versatile performance space, that caters for dierent types of performance. It is housed within the M Space complex, run by the local theatre company and Masquerade, School for the Performing Arts. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 8.4 N/A 6.7 N/A Website: N/A N/A N/A N/A www.bluebox.com.mt N/A 6.2 N/A N/A 90 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 91 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 282 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 240/ﬁxed Balcony: c. 42/removable MSIDA

(Jumior College) (Jumior CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public G.F Abela Junior College, University of Malta, Peter Serracino Inglott Hall Inglott Serracino Peter Ġuże Debono Square, Msida. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: This theatre is housed within the main building of the G.F. Abela Junior College. It is mainly used for 2590 7244 college and university events, as well as productions by Maltese and international companies. This theatre General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “has an orchestra pit. [email protected] 24.5 0.7 7.6 1.3 Website: 9.7 7.0 7.4 20.8 N/A 12.4 7.7 4.7 7.3 92 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 93 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Frontal Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Wood Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Purposely built

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 840 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 481/ﬁxed Balcony: c. 362/ﬁxed MSIDA

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION (University of Malta) of (University Sir Temi Zammit Hall Temi Sir Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, Msida. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: This spacious university auditorium, inaugurated in 1968 serves as a lecture hall, as well as the venue for 23402332 graduation ceremonies and student productions. It is often used by national and international companies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 11.2 N/A 6.9 1.3 Website: N/A 13.8 N/A 15.0 N/A 26.0 5.8 5.8 7.8 94 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 95 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 250 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 250/removable Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary SAN ĠWANN Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Kulleġġ Santa Klara, Vjal ir-Riħan, San Ġwann. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21361259 This theatre is situated in a school hall. It is equipped to accommodate school plays, presentations, and prize-giving ceremonies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 10.6 N/A 4.7 1.9 Website: 0.9 8.7 0.9 18.2 N/A 10.6 4.8 4.0 6.0 96 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 97 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 300 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 300/removable Balcony: N/A SLIEMA

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Deporres, Triq ix-Xatt Ta’ Tigne’, Sliema. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: This theatre is situated in the Dominican Friars’ complex on the Sliema seafront, which also houses 21331096 a cultural and pastoral centre. It has a long history of performances, and is mentioned in David Sale’s General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “memoir, Number 96, Mavis Bramston and Me. The famous English-Australian actor, screenwriter and [email protected] producer performed there in 1959. This theatre has an orchestra pit. Deporres Cultural and Pastoral Centre Hall Centre and Pastoral Cultural Deporres 12.3 N/A 6.1 0.6 Website: 2.0 8.2 2.0 17.0 N/A 12.3 4.1 3.5 5.8 98 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 99 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 453 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 350/ﬁxed Balcony: c. 103/ﬁxed SLIEMA Teatru Salesjan Teatru CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church 45, Ġużé Howard Street, Sliema. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: This historic theatre – the oldest in Sliema – was built in 1908 on land donated to the Salesian Society 77997000 by the Maltese philanthropist Alfons Maria Galea. The frontal decoration over and on the sides of the proscenium arch, as well as the decorations on the front curtain, were designed by the artist Giuseppe General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “Calì. It is used both as a community theatre and for national and international productions. [email protected] 11.1 0.1 6.0 3.3 Website: 2.4 5.8 2.7 19.4 www.tsmalta.com 10.9 8.6 4.3 8.8 100 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 101 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Flexible Space Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Concrete Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Purposely built

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Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: 10,000 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: 10,000/removable Balcony: N/A TA’ QALI TA’

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private MFCC , Ta’ Qali National Stadium, Ta’ Qali. MAINTENANCE

Contact number: State: A very large and flexible tent that can be used for dierent functions, such as trade fairs, conferences etc. 21410371 and can also accommodate a theatre arrangement for a large audience. It has the potential to create DIMENSIONS various configurations of theatre spaces, floorings, etc. Malta Fairs & Convention Centre (MFCC) (MFCC) Centre & Convention Fairs Malta General Email Address: “ [email protected] N/A N/A N/A N/A Website: N/A N/A N/A 130.0 www.mfcc.com.mt 47.0 N/A N/A 20.0 102 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 103 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Frontal Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Concrete Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Purposely built

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 1163 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 1163/ﬁxed Balcony: N/A TA’ QALI TA’

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

National Park Theatre Park National Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Greek Theatre, Park’s Department, Ta’ Qali. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 22928240 An open-air theatre with an almost semi-circular seating arrangement, in imitation of ancient Greek theatres. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 13.0 N/A 10.0 N/A Website: N/A N/A N/A 25.0 N/A 37.0 N/A N/A N/A 104 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 105 SOUTHERN REGION

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 400 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 400/removable Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary BIRŻEBBUĠA Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Birżebbuġa Primary School, Trejqet l-Iskola, Birżebbuġa. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21651160 A school theatre which is used primarily for school purposes; however, it is also used by the town’s community for a variety of performances. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 12.8 0.6 5.5 1.6 Website: 2.7 7.3 2.7 19.5 N/A 12.3 6.9 5.1 7.2 108 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 109 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 98 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 98/removable Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Malta Drama Centre Drama Malta Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public

BLATA L-BAJDA BLATA Kulleġġ San Ġorg Preca, Triq Mountbatten, Blata l-Bajda, Ħamrun. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21220665 This black-box theatre is situated within a public drama centre that is concieved to provide drama courses as part of lifelong learning skills. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 6.6 N/A 6.9 N/A Website: N/A N/A N/A 10.6 www.maltadramacentre.com 10.7 4.1 N/A N/A 110 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 111 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 200 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 200/removable Balcony: N/A GUDJA

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Marija Bambina Hall Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Sala Marija Bambina, Triq iż-Żebbuġa, Gudja. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21696039 Local youth and drama groups make use of this community space on a regular basis. It is also used a multi-purpose town hall. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 9.7 N/A 4.8 0.5 Website: 1.8 6.0 1.8 20.0 N/A 12.7 4.3 4.3 7.7 112 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 113 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 200 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 200/removable Balcony: N/A GUDJA

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Skola Primarja, Filippo Castagna St, Gudja. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State:

St Joan Antide Primary School Hall Primary Antide Joan St 21696187 This theatre is part of a school and used primarily for school purposes. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 8.0 N/A 5.1 1.3 Website: 1.5 5.5 0.9 13.9 N/A 8.5 3.7 2.8 4.8 114 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 115 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 500 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c.500/removable Balcony: N/A ĦAMRUN CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Maria Assumpta Campus, Joseph Abela Scolaro Street, Ħamrun. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21242549 This theatre is situated on the school premises, and is used primarily for concerts by the school sta and Johann Strauss School of Music Hall Music School of Strauss Johann students. It is also used for performances by musicians and theatre companies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 12.1 0.9 6.3 1.8 Website: 2.1 7.8 2.1 30.0 www.schoolofmusic.edu.mt 12.2 7.7 6.5 8.7 116 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 117 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 420 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 390/removable Balcony: c. 30/removable LUQA

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public St Vincent De Paul, Triq l-Ingieret, Luqa. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 22912372 This theatre is housed in a public residence for the elderly. It can be used for various types of performances St Vincent de Paul Residence Theatre Residence de Paul Vincent St and is frequented by both the residents and the general public. This theatre has an orchestra pit. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 15.3 1.2 5.5 0.6 Website: 1.5 10.8 1.6 22.5 N/A 15.3 10.6 4.6 6.5 118 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 119 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 400 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 400/removable Balcony: N/A LUQA

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Metanoia Theatre Metanoia

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Teatru Metanoia, Triq id-Dokkiena, Luqa. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21809301 Built in the early 1950s and housed in the Luqa Parish Centre, this theatre was originally known as St Andrew’s Theatre. It was refurbished in 1996 and now houses Skene, a local theatre group. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 11.0 0.7 6.2 1.7 Website: 1.6 7.7 1.6 25.3 N/A 11.0 7.0 4.9 6.7 120 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 121 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 400 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 400/removable Balcony: N/A MQABBA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Skola Primarja, Valletta Road, Mqabba. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21647702 This is a school hall where school ceremonies, prize-giving and theatre performances take place. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 13.0 0.8 4.1 1.6 Website: 1.2 10.2 1.2 17.9 N/A 15.4 6.5 4.6 6.3 122 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 123 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 150 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 150/removable Balcony: N/A QORMI

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Sagra Familja Oratory Familja Sagra Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Pjazza Frederick Maempel, Qormi. MAINTENANCE Contact Number: 21492997 State: This theatre is situated within a multi-purpose hall, that is part of the building housing the oratory of St General Email Address: George Parish Church in Qormi. It hosts various theatrical productions, particularly Passion plays. parrocca.qormi.sg@maltadiocese. DIMENSIONS “ org 14.5 N/A 5.1 1.9 Website: 3.4 7.6 1.2 21.2 N/A 8.0 6.1 7.6 8.1 124 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 125 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 350 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 350/removable Balcony: N/A QORMI

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church 28, Triq San Edward, Qormi. MAINTENANCE

St Sebastian Pastoral Centre Hall Centre Sebastian Pastoral St Contact Number: State: 21442573 This theatre is situated within a multi-purpose hall that is part of the building housing the oratory of St.Sebastian Parish Church in Qormi. It hosts various theatrical productions for and by the local community. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 9.5 0.8 4.9 0.8 Website: 0.9 7.8 1.0 22.2 www.qormisbmalta.com 10.1 9.2 4.4 8.5 126 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 127 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Proscenium Arch Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Carpeted Wood Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Purposely built

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 180 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c.180/removable SAFI Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Skola Primarja, Triq Dun Gużepp Caruana, Saﬁ. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21649056 A school hall which is equipped to accommodate school plays, assemblies, school presentations, and prize-giving ceremonies. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ sbc.saﬁ[email protected] 10.8 N/A 4.1 1.2 Website: 0.9 7.9 1.9 15.6 N/A 11.9 5.2 3.9 5.1 128 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 129 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 250 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 200/removable Balcony: c. 50/removable Parish Hall Parish SIĠĠIEWI CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church New Street, Siġġiewi. MAINTENANCE Contact Number: 21460827 State: In the past, plays and farces were put on by the locals in this parish hall. Nowadays it is used mostly as a General Email Address: community meeting space. parrocca.siggiewi@maltadiocese. DIMENSIONS “ org 8.5 0.7 2.6 1.2 Website: 1.0 5.0 1.2 9.6 N/A 4.6 6.5 4.6 7.6 130 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 131 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 310 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 250/removable Balcony: c. 60/removable ŻEBBUĠ CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Dun Mikiel Xerri Hall Xerri Dun Mikiel Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Triq il-Kbira, Żebbuġ. MAINTENANCE Contact Number: 21460800 State: This theatre is situated in a multi-purpose hall built in the 1950s and forms part of the parish of St Philip of General Email Address: Agira. It houses the local drama group which specialises in Passion plays. parrocca.zebbug@maltadiocese. DIMENSIONS “ org 11.0 2.2 4.6 1.5 Website: 1.2 8.1 1.5 18.5 N/A 14.0 8.7 5.3 9.3 132 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 133 SOUTH-EASTERN REGION

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Stage Type: Frontal Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Concrete Sound System: Stage Floor: Raked Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Purposely built

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 1300 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 1000/removable Balcony: c. 300/removable Rialto Theatre Rialto CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private Triq il-Pellegrinaġġ, Cospicua, Bormla. MAINTENANCE COSPICUA (Bormla) COSPICUA The present building was built on the site of an earlier Rialto that had been destroyed during the Second Contact Number: State: 21663030 World War. Designed by architect Edwin England Sant Fournier in Art Moderne style, it was inaugurated in May 1956. It was conceived as a cinema, and included Cinemascope widescreen features and a General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “stereophonic sound system. It was also the venue of important political events. It closed down in 1988 [email protected] and was acquired by the Labour Party (PL). It was listed as a Grade 2 heritage site in 2010 and is in need of 15.5 N/A 6.3 0.6 restoration. Website: 1.9 13.5 1.9 27.9 N/A 19.1 13.9 9.1 13.3 136 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 137 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 833 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 833/ﬁxed Balcony: N/A

FLORIANA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Triq il-Fosos, Catholic Institute Theatre Institute Catholic Floriana. MAINTENANCE Contact Number: 22039505 State: The theatre is situated within a large complex where numerous religious, recreational and cultural activities are held. The building was inaugurated on 18 May 1960. The theatre was designed by an Italian ﬁrm General Email Address: under the supervision of Prof. C. Montecamozzo. Special attention was paid to the theatre’s acoustics. It catholicinstitute DIMENSIONS “is a frequently-used venue within the theatre scene, hosting performances by Maltese and international @maltadiocese.com companies. 17.0 1.0 6.5 1.5 Website: 3.0 11.0 3.0 24.0 teatruistitutkattoliku.com 17.0 14.5 8.6 10.0 138 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 139 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Open Space Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Wood Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Adapted

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Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 200 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 200/Removable Balcony: N/A

FLORIANA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Robert Samut Hall Robert

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Pjazza E.S. Tonna, Triq Sarria, Floriana. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: This hall was built in a Neo-Gothic style by the Arch. Thomas Mullet Ellis between 1881 and 1883. It was 21244473 formerly a Methodist church and was said to be the ﬁrst building to install wiring and electricity in Malta. It houses manual pneumatic Willis organs. It is currently being used by the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra as General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “its main premises. [email protected] N/A N/A N/A N/A Website: N/A N/A N/A 12.4 www.maltaorchestra.com 18.5 N/A N/A 11.4 140 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 141 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 350 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 350/removable Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary

MARSAXLOKK Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Triq San Franġisk, Skola Primarja, Marsaxlokk. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21657209 This theatre, situated in the school hall, is used mainly for performances by the schoolchildren. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 11.6 1.0 4.5 1.5 Website: 4.4 9.0 4.7 16.5 N/A 13.9 6.2 5.1 6.3 142 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 143 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 500 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 500/removable Balcony: N/A PAOLA

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION The Palace Theatre Palace The Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private 109, Tarxien Road, Paola. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: The Palace Theatre, inaugurated on 8 February 1962, was designed and built by Dom Minto, architect 21695274 and former Prime Minister of Malta, and contains decorative work by Emvin Cremona. At the time, it was considered a state-of-the-art building housing a ‘spacious auditorium with single, comfortable chairs, General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “balcony, stalls, acoustic panels, air changing apparatus and two fully equipped bars’ (The Voice of Malta, [email protected] 2.9 N/A N/A 2.9 18 February 1962, p. 9). Website: N/A 11.6 N/A 23.7 N/A 16.4 9.8 6.4 11.0 144 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 145 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 220 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 220/removable Balcony: N/A

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SENGLEA (Isla) Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church

Monsinjur Bonanno Hall Monsinjur Sala Parokkjali, Triq il-Vitorja, Isla. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: The building where this hall is housed was bought by Mgr Guiseppe Bonanno (188-1942), who was the 21827203 ﬁrst Provost of the Oratorians at St Philip’s convent, the archpriest of Senglea and a great benefactor for DIMENSIONS the poor. It is said that his intention was to stop Carnival balls, which were gaining popularity, from being General Email Address: “held in Senglea. He later bequeathed the building to the Church. The building was destroyed during World [email protected] 10.5 0.4 4.0 2.8 War II and rebuilt in the early 1950s by the architect and former Prime Minister, Dom Minto. Website: 1.0 8.4 1.1 10.7 N/A 16.9 8.5 5.0 9.0 146 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 147 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 620 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 620/removable Balcony: N/A City Theatre City Theatre VALLETTA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private GWU Building, Old Bakery Street, Valletta. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: The theatre is situated on the site of the General Workers’ Union building. It housed Politeatru, a theatre 25679277 group founded as a cultural medium within the Malta Labour Party that provided training and performances of a political nature, often followed by discussions, in the late eighties and early nineties. It now houses General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “productions by various theatre and performance companies. [email protected] 14 0.8 4.4 0.8 Website: 2.0 10.4 1.7 22 N/A 13.6 7.0 4.4 8.0 148 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 149 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 1400 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 1400/removable Balcony: N/A /ﬁxed Republic Hall Republic VALLETTA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public MCC, Triq l-Isptar, Valletta. MAINTENANCE Contact Number: 25595215 State: The building which now houses the Mediterranean Conference Centre was constructed in the 16th century by the Order of St John to be used as a hospital, which was known as the Sacra Infermeria. It General Email Address: remained in use as a hospital until the early 20th century. The building was badly damaged during the DIMENSIONS [email protected] Second World War, and restored in the late 1970s when the central courtyard was transformed into a

Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC), Centre Conference Mediterranean “ [email protected] theatre. It is now used as a multi-functional event space. This theatre has an orchestra pit. 23.2 1.2 10.1 1.7 Website: 3.6 15.1 6.6 28.5 www.mcc.com.mt 26.7 21.7 8.8 12.3 150 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 151 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 806 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 806/ﬁxed Balcony: N/A VALLETTA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Pjazza Teatru Rjal Teatru Pjazza

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Teatru Rjal, Republic Street, Valletta. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: This open-air theatre, designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano, was inaugurated on 8 August 22478100 2013. It is built over the ruins of the Royal Opera House, built in 1866. The original building was designed by the English architect Edward Middleton Barry. In 1873, the theatre was devastated by an accidental ﬁre General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “which occured during a rehersal of Verdi’s La Vergine del Castello. It re-opened in 1877 with a performance [email protected] of Verdi’s Aida. Destroyed by enemy bombing during the Second World War, the Royal Opera House was 19.4 N/A 11.8 N/A left in ruins until the Renzo Piano project gave it new life. Website: N/A 19.4 N/A 20.0 www.pjazzateatrurjal.com 19.0 7.6 N/A N/A 152 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 153 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 160 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 160/removable Balcony: N/A

VALLETTA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION Primary School Hall Primary Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Kulleġġ San Ġorġ Preca, Primarja Valletta, Merchant Street, Valletta. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21224642 This school theatre was refurbished by the Valletta 2018 Foundation. It is used primarily for educational purposes and community-led activities. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 8.9 N/A 3.5 1.4 Website: 1.8 5.2 1.8 13 www.sgpc.valletta.skola.edu.mt 8.9 3.6 2.9 4.0 154 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 155 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

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Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 130 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 130/removable Balcony: N/A VALLETTA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION San Duminku Hall

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Merchant Street, Valletta. MAINTENANCE Contact Number: 21247535 State: This theatre is situated in the crypt of St Dominic’s Church. The building features an arched masonry structure. It is currently used as a community theatre for the parish of St Dominic, particularly during Holy General Email Address: Week to put on Passion plays. parrocca.valletta.sd DIMENSIONS “ @maltadiocese.org 7.1 3.8 8.4 N/A Website: 0.9 7.0 N/A 23.5 N/A 7.0 4.1 3.0 3.4 156 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 157 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: In the round Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Wood Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Purposely built

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 186 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 124/ﬁxed Balcony: c. 44/ﬁxed

VALLETTA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Spazju Kreattiv Theatre Kreattiv Spazju Spazju Kreattiv, Pjazza Kastilja, Valletta. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: St James Cavallier was designed by 16th century architect Francesco Laparelli da Cortona as an arms and 21223200 gunpowder deposit. The building was renovated and transformed into “a centre for creativity“ by architect Prof. Richard England, as Malta’s principal millenium project. It was later rebranded as ‘Spazju Kreattiv’. The DIMENSIONS General Email Address: “theatre in the round was constructed inside a pre-existing cistern within the Cavallier. It forms part of a [email protected] network of culture-related spaces that include a music room, exhibition spaces and an arthouse cinema. 5.9 N/A 6.3 N/A Website: N/A N/A N/A N/A www.kreattivita.org N/A 7.9 N/A 6.7 158 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 159 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 572 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 268/ﬁxed Balcony: c. 304/removable Teatru Manoel Teatru VALLETTA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public Teatru Manoel, Old Theater Street, Valletta. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: Teatru Manoel was inaugurated in 1732, under the name of ‘Teatro Pubblico’. It derives its present name 21222618 from the Grand Master Antonio Manoel De Vilhena who commissioned its construction. The theatre was built on the model of the ‘teatro all’italiana’, which was prevalent at the time. It was enlarged and General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “remodelled in a more classical style by Sir George Whitmore in 1812, and underwent various other [email protected] 12.2 1.2 11.0 0.5 alterations during the 19th and 20th centuries. This theatre has an orchestra pit. Website: 2.5 7.0 2.5 13.0 www.teatrumanoel.com.mt 9.0 17.1 9.2 11.7 160 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 161 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: A/C Road Network: Cooling System: A/C Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 320 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 132/retractable c. 188/removable VALLETTA CONTACT ADMINISTRATION University of Malta Malta of University Address of Theatre: Ownership: Public University of Malta, Valletta Valletta Campus Theatre Campus Valletta Campus, St Paul’s Street, Valletta. MAINTENANCE Contact Number: 23407500 State: This black box theatre is a versatile space, furnished with multimedia equipment. The theatre is situated in a 16th century building that houses the University of Malta Valletta Campus. The theatre has played General Email Address: DIMENSIONS an important role in students’ education for many generations. It has been the working space of the [email protected] “Department of Theatre Studies since 1989, and as of 2012, it caters for the needs of the School of Website: 9.7 N/A 7.0 N/A Performing Arts. It has hosted many Maltese and international companies. http://www.um.edu.mt/ N/A N/A N/A 17.8 performingarts/theatre 13.0 5.4 N/A 5.4 162 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 163 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 400 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 400/removable Balcony: N/A Café Riche Café

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private Cafe’ Riche, Triq Pawlu Boa, Vittoriosa. MAINTENANCE VITTORIOSA (Birgu) VITTORIOSA Contact Number: State: Built in 1947, this small performance space was initially decorated with wooden details which were later 21820989 destroyed by ﬁre. ‘The Stage Commandos’ who during the Second World War, had acquired popularity in the Dockyard, gave performances in this space, which was close to the home of their founder, Charles General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] Clews. It was an important stepping stone for various Maltese performers in the post-war years. 4.9 N/A 3.1 N/A Website: N/A 4.7 N/A 12.1 N/A 16.9 N/A 2.5 N/A 164 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 165 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Proscenium Arch Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Plastic/Wood Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Adapted

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 500 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 500/removable Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Kulleġġ De La Salle, Cottonera Road,

De La Salle College Theatre De La Salle College Vittoriosa. MAINTENANCE VITTORIOSA (Birgu) VITTORIOSA Contact Number: State: 23974204 This school theatre is used for performances and other school-related purposes. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ senior.o[email protected] 15.7 1.0 6.8 4.2 Website: 2.3 11.0 2.4 21.8 N/A 15.7 4.3 3.9 5.4 166 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 167 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 150 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 150/removable Balcony: N/A

Sala Dumnikana CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Sala Dumnikana, Triq il-Kunvent, Vittoriosa. MAINTENANCE VITTORIOSA (Birgu) VITTORIOSA Contact Number: State: This small-scale theatre is located inside the convent of the Dominican community in Birgu. It houses 21825198 a theatre company called Delﬁni Ferrieħa which is associated with this community. The theatre hosts a General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “number of community-led productions. [email protected] 6.2 N/A 3.6 0.9 Website: 1.1 4.1 0.9 14.1 N/A 6.2 2.9 2.3 3.9 168 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 169 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 200 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 200/removable Balcony: N/A

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church

St Lawrence Parish Hall Parish Lawrence St Sala Parokkjali, Misraħ ir-Rebħa, Vittoriosa. MAINTENANCE VITTORIOSA (Birgu) VITTORIOSA

Contact Number: State: 21827057 This multi-purpose hall also serves as a theatre, where performances, particularly popular musicals, are staged. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 8.7 1.2 4.8 0.6 Website: 0.2 8.3 0.2 14.4 N/A 13.3 9.7 4.4 10.7 170 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 171 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 400 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 400/removable Balcony: N/A Blue Arena Arena Blue ŻABBAR

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private 72, Triq is-Santwarju, Żabbar. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 27131453 / 79421222 This is an open-air arena, with a historical Art Deco façade of considerable cultural value as it is the only one of its kind in Malta. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 12.0 N/A 4.4 0.8 Website: 2.5 6.8 2.5 18.0 N/A 12.0 7.0 6.0 N/A 172 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 173 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Inexistent Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 330 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 250/removable Balcony: c. 80/removable ŻABBAR

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Notre Dame Theatre Dame Notre Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private Notre Dame, Pjazza Medjatriċi, Żabbar. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21824383 A medium-sized proscenium arch theatre situated in a multi-purpose hall which is used by the community for various activities. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 9.9 N/A 3.5 3.3 Website: 0.6 8.7 0.6 21.9 N/A 9.9 9.1 5.3 9.0 174 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 175 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

Stage Type: Proscenium Arch Lighting System: Type of Flooring: Ceramic Tiles Sound System: Stage Floor: Flat Theatre Wings: Trapdoors: ADDITIONAL FEATURES Flies: Front Curtain: Wardrobe Collection: Middle Curtains: Projector: Side Legs: Backdrop: Pelmets: Dressing Rooms: Adapted

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 228 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 228/removable Balcony: N/A ŻEJTUN

CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Church Juventutis Domus Hall Juventutis Juventutis Domus, Triq San Girgor, Żejtun. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21694563 This theatre is located within the premises of a Youth Club and is also used as a multi-purpose hall. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 8.8 1.0 5.1 0.2 Website: 1.6 5.6 1.6 18.8 N/A 8.8 6.0 4.1 7.3 176 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 177 THE STAGE TECHNICAL INFO

AUDIENCE COMFORT ACCESS

Heating System: Inexistent Road Network: Cooling System: Fans Parking Facilities: Pedestrian Access: Seating Capacity: c. 750 Wheelchair Access:

Seating Characteristics Stalls: c. 750/removable Balcony: N/A ŻEJTUN

Pandora Theatre Theatre Pandora CONTACT ADMINISTRATION

Address of Theatre: Ownership: Private Teatru Pandora, Triq il-Ħerba, Żejtun. MAINTENANCE

Contact Number: State: 21677178 This theatre is situated in a multi-purpose hall. It was built by Dom Minto, architect and former Prime Minister of Malta. It is used for several community-led productions. General Email Address: DIMENSIONS “ [email protected] 12.2 N/A 6.2 1.6 Website: 1.2 9.7 1.2 23.9 N/A 11.5 8.2 6.1 9.3 178 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta” and Gozo 179 INDEX BY LOCALITY THEATRE MAP Gozo 1. Għajnsielem - M. Lauretana 2. Għajnsielem - Primary School 3. Għarb - Parish Centre 4. Kerċem - Primary School 12 5. Munxar - Parish Centre 3 6. Nadur - Mnarja Band Club 11 7. Victoria - Don Bosco Oratory 8. Victoria - Teatru Astra 7 8 Gozo Central Region Siġġiewi - Parish Hall 130 9. Victoria - Teatru Aurora 4 6 Żebbuġ - Dun Mikiel Xerri 132 9 10 10. Xewkija - Teatru Giovanni Għajnsielem - M. Lauretana Parish 16 Attard - Mount Carmel Hospital 74 5 12 11. Żebbuġ - Parish Center Għajnsielem - Primary School 18 Balzan - St Aloysius Primary 76 South-Eastern Region 12. Żebbuġ - Primary School Għarb - Parish Centre 20 Birkirkara - Mons G. De Piro Oratory 78 Kerċem - Primary School 22 Birkirkara - St Aloysius College 80 Cospicua - Rialto 136 Munxar - Parish Centre 24 Birkirkara - St Joseph the Worker Parish 82 Floriana - Catholic Institute 138 Nadur - Mnarja Band Club 26 Gżira - Orpheum Theatre 84 Floriana - Robert Samut Hall 140 Victoria - Don Bosco Oratory 28 Lija - Villa Lija 86 Marsaxlokk - Primary School 142 Victoria - Teatru Astra 30 Mrieħel - Junior Lyceum 88 Paola - The Palace Theatre 144 Victoria - Teatru Aurora 32 Msida - Blue Box 90 Senglea - Monsinjur Bonanno Hall 146 Xewkija - Teatru Giovanni 34 Msida - Auditorium Peter S. Inglott 92 Valletta - City Theatre 148 Żebbuġ - Parish Center 36 Msida - Sir Temi Żammit Hall 94 Valletta - MCC 150 REGIONS: : Żebbuġ - Primary School 38 San Ġwann - Primary School 96 Valletta - Pjazza Teatru Rjal 152 Sliema - Deporres Pastoral Centre 98 Valletta - Primary School 154 Northern Region Sliema - Teatru Salesjan 100 Valletta - San Duminku Hall 156 Gozo 12 theatres Ta’ Qali - MFCC 102 Valletta - Spazju Kreattiv 158 Northern Region 15 theatres Ta’ Qali -National Park Theatre 104 Valletta - Teatru Manoel 160 Dingli - Roger Aquilina Hall 42 Central Region 16 theatres Valletta - UM Valletta Campus 162 Għargħur - Teatru Excelsior 44 Southern Region 13 theatres Vittoriosa - Cafe’ Riche 164 Mellieħa - Primary School 46 Southern Region Vittoriosa - De La Salle College 166 South-Eastern Region 22 theatres Mġarr - Dun Edgar Hall 48 Vittoriosa - Sala Dumnikana 168 Mġarr - Primary School 50 Birżebbuġa - Primary School 108 Vittoriosa - St Lawrence Parish Hall 170 Mġarr - San Andrea School 52 Blata l-Bajda - Drama Centre 110 Total 78 theatres Żabbar - Blue Arena 172 Mosta - Qalb ta’ Ġesu’ Oratory 54 Gudja - Maria Bambina Hall 112 Żabbar - Notre Dame 174 Naxxar - Higher Secondary 56 Gudja - St Joan Antide School 114 Żejtun - Juventutis Domus 176 Naxxar - Primary School 58 Hamrun - School of Music 116 Żejtun - Pandora Theatre 178 Naxxar - Secondary School 60 Luqa - St V. De Paul 118 Naxxar - Victoria Hall 62 Luqa - Metanoia Theatre 120 Rabat - Seminary Primary 64 Mqabba - Primary School 122 Rabat - Seminary Secondary 66 Qormi - Sagra Familja Oratory 124 Rabat - Dun Karm Lia Hall 68 Qormi - St Sebastian Parish Centre 126 Rabat - St Agatha Auditorium 70 Saﬁ - Primary School 128

180 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo 181 Northern Region Central Region INDEX BY THEATRE 1. Dingli - Roger Aquilina Hall 1. Attard - Mount Carmel Hospital 12 14 13 6 2. Għargħur - Teatru Excelsior 2. Balzan - St Aloysius Primary 7 3 11 GzirGziraa 2 3 3. Mellieħa - Primary School 3. Birkirkara - Mons G. De Piro Oratory 16 9 10 15 5 4 4. Mġarr - Dun Edgar Hall 4. Birkirkara - St Aloysius College 1 8 5. Mġarr - Primary School 5. Birkirkara - St Joseph the Worker Hall 8 6. Mġarr - San Andrea School 6. Gżira - Orpheum Theatre 9 7. Mosta - Qalb ta’ Ġesu’ Oratory 7. Lija - Villa Lija 2 5 11 8. Naxxar - Higher Secondary 8. Mrieħel - Junior Lyceum 4 6 7 10 9. Naxxar - Primary School 9. Msida - Blue Box 10. Naxxar - Secondary School 10. Msida - Auditorium Peter S. Inglott 11. Naxxar - Victoria Hall 11. Msida - Sir Temi Żammit Hall 13 12. Rabat - Seminary Primary 12. San Ġwann - Primary School 10 11 12 14 13. Rabat - Seminary Secondary 13. Sliema - Deporres Pastoral Centre 13 7 8 15 14. Rabat - Dun Karm Lia Hall 14. Sliema - Teatru Salesjan 14 15. Rabat - St Agatha Auditorium 15. Ta’ Qali - MFCC 9 16. Ta’ Qali - National Park Theatre 3 12 Archbishop Seminary Primary 64 Mellieħa Primary School 46 San Andrea School 52 1 2 Archbishop Seminary Secondary 66 Metanoia Theatre 120 San Duminku Hall 156 Southern Region South-Eastern Region 18 Birżebbuġa Primary School 108 Mġarr Primary School 50 San Ġwann Primary School 96 6 17 Blue Arena 172 Mnarja Band Club Theatre 26 Siġġiewi Parish 130 Blue Box Theatre 90 Mriehel Junior Lyceum 88 Sir Temi Zammit Hall 94 1. Birżebbuġa - Primary School 1. Cospicua - Rialto Theatre 15 16 Café Riche 164 Mons G. De Piro Oratory 78 Spazju Kreattiv 150 2. Blata l-Bajda - Drama Centre 2. Floriana - Catholic Institute 1 Catholic Institute Theatre 138 Monsinjur Bonanno Hall 146 St Aloysius College Theatre 80 3. Gudja - Maria Bambina 3. Floriana - Robert Samut Hall City Theatre 148 Mount Carmel Hospital 74 St Aloysius Primary School 76 4. Gudja - St Joan Antide School 4. Marsaxlokk - Primary School De La Salle College Theatre 166 Mqabba Primary School 122 St Joan Antide Primary School 114 5. Hamrun - School of Music 5. Paola - The Palace Theatre Deporres Pastoral Centre Hall 98 Munxar Parish Centre 24 St Joseph the Worker Parish 82 6. Luqa - St V. De Paul 6. Senglea - Monsinjur Bonanno Hall Don Bosco Oratory Theatre 28 National Park Theatre 104 St Lawrence Parish 170 7. Luqa - Metanoia Theatre 7. Valletta - City Theatre Dun Edgar Hall 48 Naxxar Primary School 58 St Sebastian Pastoral Centre 126 8. Mqabba - Primary School 8. Valletta - MCC Dun Karm Lia Hall 68 Naxxar Secondary School 60 St Vincent de Paul Theatre 118 9. Qormi - Sagra Familja Oratory 9. Valletta - Pjazza Teatru Rjal Dun Mikiel Xerri Hall 132 Notre Dame Theatre 174 Teatru Astra 30 10. Qormi - St Sebastian Parish 10. Valletta - Primary School Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary 56 Orpheum Theatre 84 Teatru Aurora 32 2 11. Saﬁ - Primary School 11. Valletta - San Duminku Hall IslaIsla Għajnsielem Primary School 18 Pandora Theatre 178 Teatru Excelsior 44 9 10 5 12. Siġġiewi - Parish Hall 12. Valletta - Spazju Kreattiv Birgu 13 Għarb Parish Centre 20 Peter Serracino Inglott Hall 92 Teatru Giovanni 34 13. Żebbuġ - Dun Mikiel Xerri 13. Valletta - Teatru Manoel 5 19 20 Johann Strauss School of Music 116 Pjazza Teatru Rjal 152 Teatru Manoel 160 6 14. Valletta - UM Valletta Campus Juventutis Domus 176 Qalb ta’ Ġesu’ Oratory 54 Teatru Salesjan 100 12 15. Vittoriosa - Cafe’ Riche 7 4 22 Kerċem Primary School 22 Rialto Theatre 136 The Palace Theatre 144 16. Vittoriosa - De La Salle College Malta Drama Centre 110 Robert Samut Hall 140 UM Valletta Campus 162 8 3 21 17. Vittoriosa - Sala Dumnikana Malta Fairs & Convention Centre (MFCC) 102 Roger Aquilina Hall 42 Valletta Primary School 154 11 18. Vittoriosa - St Lawrence Parish Hall Maria Lauretana Parish Centre 16 Saﬁ Primary School 128 Victoria Hall 62 19. Żabbar - Blue Arena 4 Marija Bambina Hall 112 Sagra Familja Oratory 124 Villa Lija 86

ZurrieZurrieqq 1 20. Żabbar - Notre Dame Marsaxlokk Primary School 142 Saint Agatha Auditorium 70 Żebbug Parish Centre 36 21. Żejtun - Juventutis Domus Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC) 150 Sala Dumnikana 168 Żebbug Primary School 38 22. Żejtun - Pandora Theatre

182 Spazji Teatrali A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo 183 CREDITS

Editors

Glen Farrugia & Sean Buhagiar

Authors

Vicki Ann Cremona, Ruben Paul Borg, Keith Chetcuti & Sean Buhagiar

Theatres Audit Scientiﬁc Committee

Toni Attard, Arts Council Malta; Neville Borg, Valletta 2018 Foundation; Ruben Paul Borg, University of Malta; Vicki Ann Cremona, University of Malta; Adrian Debattista, Arts Council Malta; Glen Farrugia, Valletta 2018 Foundation; Caldon Mercieca, Culture Directorate, Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government; Graziella Vella, Valletta 2018 Foundation; Karsten Xuereb, Valletta 2018 Foundation.

Photography & Design

Sean Mallia

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