Teatru Manoel is set to welcome audiences to the grand finale of its festive season line-up – a fabulous adaptation of children’s favourite, The Twits, produced by the Manoel, created by Masquerade Malta and performed in English. A must-see production for all families in Malta this Christmas – whether it’s their first or fiftieth time at the Theatre!

What merrier way to spend a memorable afternoon or evening than to sit back and enjoy a masterfully staged classic in the grand-yet-cosy ambience of Teatru Manoel, Malta’s gem of a national theatre? While the much-loved panto will not take place this year, audiences are still in for a wild ride coloured by circus slapstick, dance and drama.

Anthony Bezzina, Masquerade’s artistic director, shares his views: “The Twits has a standing of its own – it cannot replace the panto by any stretch, but it has fun elements and a semblance of audience interaction. This will work as a kind of ‘restart’ for families to go and sit in a theatre again, but for a shorter period. While it’s important for audiences to feel safe, it’s great that they’re also willing to participate in organised activities like this.”

The performance is based on the tale by top children’s storyteller Roald Dahl – famed for his brilliant wit, plot development and character portrayal. Adapting his work for the Manoel stage was “a mammoth challenge”, according to director Ian Moore.