Extra Show For Jim Cartwright’s ‘TWO’ At Theatre Next Door

Jan 24 2024

FM Theatre productions are delighted to announce an extra show for Jim Cartwright’s TWO, happening at Theatre Next Door. With only a few tickets remaining for the six-show run, a new date has been announced for Thursday 8th February starring veteran actors Edward Mercieca and Pia Zammit.

The comedic two-hander explores the intricacies of human relationships through a series of interconnected monologues set in a working class pub. The multi-faceted play goes well beyond the humorous and delves into the lives of ordinary people, shedding light on the universal experiences of love, loss, and the human condition.

Directed by Chris Gatt, Mercieca and Zammit play the bickering landlord and landlady of the pub as well as 12 other characters that step foot into the establishment over the course of one evening. From an elderly woman sipping on her usual to mismatched couples, a mistress and an attention-seeking boyfriend, these are just some of the colourful characters audiences can look forward to.

Along with an extra show added on Thursday 8th February at 19:00, TWO will be performed at Theatre Next Door, this February, on the 2nd & 3rd at 20:00 and on the 4th at 19:00 followed by another weekend of performances on the 9th & 10th at 20:00 and on the 11th at 19:00

For tickets and more information visit www.tnd.com.mt

This project is supported by Arts Council Malta.

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PN MP Alleges Some Football Clubs Know Results Before Match

Jan 24 2024

Maltese football is tainted by corruption, with predetermined match results and known league winners, according to David Agius, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Nationalist Party (PN). Speaking during a parliamentary debate on amendments to the Sports Governance and Integrity Act, Agius asserted that individuals involved in corrupt practices in the sports sector are well-known within the small country. While expressing support for the proposed changes to combat sports corruption, Agius emphasized the need for more comprehensive measures.

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Although Agius did not provide evidence or name specific individuals, he claimed that match-fixing occurs in football and other sports, with perpetrators placing substantial bets on the predetermined outcomes. He raised concerns about the lack of action against corruption in sports and suggested that corruption extends beyond national borders, involving bets on fixed outcomes in overseas matches.

While acknowledging the existence of the Malta Football Association’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Experts Task Force, established in 2015, Agius stressed the necessity for more stringent measures to eradicate corruption from Maltese sports.

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180 Students In Malta & Gozo Still Without An LSE

Jan 24 2024

In a parliamentary question tabled by PN MP Graziella Attard Previ directed at Minister for Sport and Education Clifton Grima, it was revealed that 180 students around Malta and Gozo are without an LSE despite having applied for one.

It was also revealed by Minister Grima that the oldest application for an LSE dates back to October of 2022.

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What If Robot Helpers Were Part Of Maltese Society?

Jan 24 2024

Taking to social media, social media artificial intelligence artist malta.ai imagined Maltese society if it welcomed helper robots.

‘Midjourney’s CEO predicts a billion robots by the 2040s, and Elon’s on board’, malta.ai wrote. ‘How will Malta adapt to this new era of companions and helpers?’

Midjourney is a generative artificial intelligence program and service created and hosted by a San Francisco-based research lab, founded by David Holz.

malta.ai shows the robots integrating into Maltese society, helping the elderly and even sharing a cup of tea in one of the old cities.

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