Malta and Hungary fortify cultural links through exhibition
An exhibition of oil paintings by the Hungarian artist Tamás Cserna will be on display at The Inquisitor’s Palace, Birgu from June 22 to August 19.
New voices for new pages | Skariggi
Despite the short story being notoriously difficult to sell as a genre worldwide, against all odds the local independent press Skarta is launching an eclectic collection of short...
Comedy | Matt Price

A Gozitan taxi driver told him comedy is just ‘the kind of thing people do here’. Now, with some years of standup under his belt, British comedian Matt...

A Gozitan taxi driver told him comedy is just ‘the kind...

Culture Minister expresses interest in political satire during Carnival

Malta’s own Carnival product to take part in Italy’s Carnival in Viareggio.

Malta’s own Carnival product to take part in Italy’s...

Film Review | J. Edgar

Leonardo Di Caprio plays controversial FBI boss in Clint Eastwood's laborious historical epic.

Leonardo Di Caprio plays controversial FBI boss in Clint...

What's On | February 5

Our guide to upcoming cultural events.

Our guide to upcoming cultural events.

Shakespeare in prison | The voices from inside

An international theatrical event will allow inmates to perform a play at St...

An international theatrical event will allow inmates to...

WWII anti aircraft gun displayed at Fort Rinella

New attraction through Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna-BOV collaboration

New attraction through Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna-BOV...

The music of politics

Do campaign songs reveal things about the political parties that take them up?

Do campaign songs reveal things about the political parties...

Call for protest against government’s ACTA support

Facebook users call for protest on shock news that government signed...

Facebook users call for protest on shock news that...

Book Review | The Last Hundred Days

An impressionistic take on Romania's tumultuous political past leaves Rose Lapira wondering about the ever-blurred boundaries between reality and fiction.

An impressionistic take on Romania's tumultuous political...

Censored no more – what is the future of Maltese theatre?

Following the relaxation of the censorship law, Stitching producer says he’ll...

Following the relaxation of the censorship law, Stitching...

Oscar nominations announced

The Artist and Hugo will be going neck and neck on February 26.

The Artist and Hugo will be going neck and neck on February...

Anti-censorship front says new film rules authorise ‘morality censorship’

Front welcomes rules, but says censorship rules still give power to stop film showings on grounds of morality.

Front welcomes rules, but says censorship rules still give...

All families are psychotic

Alfred Buttigieg's new play is a dark, farcical look at the modern Maltese family.

Alfred Buttigieg's new play is a dark, farcical look at the...

Film Review | Moneyball

If you're into statistics (nevermind baseball), then this is the perfect film for you.

If you're into statistics (nevermind baseball), then this...

What's On | January 22

The week ahead.

The week ahead.

Manoel Theatre appoints drama consultant

Local actress and drama teacher Simone Spiteri has been appointed to the newly-minted post of ‘drama consultant’ within the Manoel Theatre.

Local actress and drama teacher Simone Spiteri has been...

Maltese art in crisis?

Maltese visual art seems to be on the brink of some kind of breakthrough, however prevailing conservative tastes and a general lack of support risk undermining...

Maltese visual art seems to be on the brink of some kind of...

New self-regulation system to replace theatre censors

After censorship row, theatre producers get right to decide age limits for...

After censorship row, theatre producers get right to decide...