/library/oar/handle/123456789/113048 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:43:11 GMT 2025-11-11T17:43:11Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/141116 Title: Godspell (Theatre programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and ActReacT present the programme for the 2-act musical "Godspell", which was based on the Gospel of Matthew. The musical was written by John-Michael Tebelak, with lyrics and music composed by Stephen Schwartz, and produced and directed by Ray Mangion and Alison McKenna, with musical direction from Mro. Paul Abela. The musical featured the song "By My Side", which was composed by Peggy Gordon, with lyrics written by Jay Hamburger. The musical also featured choreography created by Paul Abela. The performance was held on the 6th, the 11th, the 14th, and the 15th of March, 2001, at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta. Description: Two copies of programme included, one with performers'/crews' signatures, and the other without. Both programmes include cartoon scenes with English quotes depicting scenes from the Gospel of Matthew, note on the play, list of musical numbers in each act, note on the lack of inclusion for the Resurrection in the musical, photos of cast members, list of musicians, list of production team, list of acknowledgements, and short note of acknowledgement to Emanual Delicata Vineyard for their sponsorship. Programme is given no. 1924 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Thu, 01 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/141116 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/141114 Title: Duo Axia (Programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre presents the programme for a vocal and harp recital directed by Arturo Brachetti, and performed by Duo Axia. Duo Axia was made up of soprano singer Valentina De Vecchi and harpist Vittorio Valenta. The recital featured the musical works of Leonard Bernstein, Donald Swann, Michael Flanders, Cole Porter, Alan Menken, Handel, Gounod, Puccini, Offenbach, and Gershwin. The recital was held in the presence of special guests Al Bano Carrisi (United Nations Ambassador for Children), and Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson (President of "Children in Crisis"). The performance was held on the 21st of November, 2000, at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes list of Manoel Theatre Management Committee, list of sponsors to the Manoel Theatre Management Committee, notes with details on performances and bookings at the Manoel Theatre, photo of President for the "Children in Crisis" Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, message on reaching out to forgotten children written by President of the Maltese friends of "Children in Crisis" Mgr. Charles G. Vella, list of committee members of the "Maltese Friends of Children in Crisis", note with photo on director Arturo Brachetti, notes on featured composer Enrico Salvato and harp-maker Lucia Bellani, notes on featured music including their lyrics, notes with photos on soprano Valentina De Vecchi and harpist Vittorio Valenta, list of featured music including composers, and lists of collaborators and featured sponsors of the events. Programme is given no. 1896 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Tue, 21 Nov 2000 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/141114 2000-11-21T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/141113 Title: [Season 2000/2001] Editors: Portelli, Josette Abstract: A table compiling all of the performances' programmes for the performances organised and held in the Season 2000/2001, spanning from April till June, 2001, at the Manoel Theatre. Description: Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/141113 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/141109 Title: Werther (Programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and Bank of Valletta present the programme for the 4-act opera "Werther", written by Édouard Blau, Paul Milliet, and Georges Hartmann, with music composed by Jules Massenet, and directed by Nicolas Trees. The opera performance featured the National Orchestra of Malta, musically directed by Michael Laus, and led by Marcelline Agius. The performance was held as part of the BOV Opera Festival, on the 29th and the 31st of March, 2001, at Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes list of Manoel Theatre Management Committee, list of sponsors to the Manoel Theatre Management Committee, notes with details on performances and bookings at the Manoel Theatre, foreword written by BOV's chairman Joseph F. X. Zahra with his photo and signature, notes with photos and signatures on director Nicolas Trees, musical director Michal Laus and designer Nicola delli Carri, essay on Jules Massenet and his opera "Werther", lists of cast and chorus with few signatures, list of crew with some signatures, notes with photos and signatures on opera singers Juan Gambina, Liliana Mattei, Stephanie Morales, Randal Turner, Noel Galea, Francis Mangion, Albert Buttigieg, Simone Zammit and Ronnie Galea, essay on the Bank of Valletta Group, note advertising the Theatre Museum, note advertising the Manoel Theatre Shop, and note advertising related food establishments Café Diva and Ristorante de Vilhena. Programme is given no. 1929 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Thu, 01 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/141109 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z