https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/124413 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:55:02 GMT 2026-04-16T04:55:02Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126880 Title: Żeża tal-flagship (Theatre programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and Maleth present the programme for the 3-act pochade "Żeża Tal-Flagship", adapted and translated into Maltese from Georges Feydeau's "La Dame de Chez Maxim" by Mikielang Borg, and directed by Joe Fenech. The performance was held from the 28th till the 30th of January, 1983, at the Manoel theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes list of cast with some signatures, synopsis of scenes, list of crew from Maleth with some signatures, note of acknowledgements, list of Maleth's committee members, and list of crew from Manoel theatre. Programme is given no. 917 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Sat, 01 Jan 1983 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126880 1983-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126879 Title: Verdi's Aida (Programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and the Bristol Opera Company present the programme of the 4-act tragic opera "Aida", written by Antonio Ghislanzoni, with music composed by Giuseppe Verdi, and produced by Ian Burton, with musical direction from David Selwyn. The opera featured the Manoel Theatre Orchestra, which was led by George Spiteri. The opera also featured choreography designed by Judy Harris The performance was held in celebration of Bristol Opera Company's Diamond Jubilee, from the 6th till the 9th of April, 1983, at the Manoel theatre, in Valletta. Description: Three copies of programme (two versions) included: one regular programme with performers'/crews' signatures, one regular programme without signatures, and one Jubilee Souvenir programme with performers'/crews' signatures. Regular programme copies include synopsis of "Aida", lists of cast and chorus members, lists of crew from Bristol Opera Company and Manoel theatre, short note of acknowledgements, list of honorary officers in the Bristol Opera Company, note on Bristol Opera Company's history, and notes with photos on actors Meirion Ashton, Daphne Brand, Teresa Davey, Malcolm Daw, Andrew Goode, Sylvia Griffin, John Lye, Norma Minors, Marie Thompson, Bill Hines, Peter Jones, Roger Kinsman, Clive Watts and Kenneth Crowhurst, producer Ian Burton and musical director David Selwyn. Jubilee Souvenir programme includes note with photo from Bristol Opera Company's Chairman, note including timeline on the first 50 years of Bristol Opera Company and later, note about timeline from Bristol Opera Company's Golden Jubilee till its Diamond Jubilee with performance photos, essay on the 60 years of Bristol Opera Company written by Professional opera critic Barry Still, essay on the producing of "Aida" written by producer Ian Burton, note with photo on the Manoel theatre, synopsis of "Aida", lists of cast, chorus members, dancers and extras, list of Bristol Production Staff with stage manager Neil Miller's signature, list of Malta Production Staff with Tony Stroud's signature, lists of orchestra members from Bristol and from Malta, and notes with photos on actors Meirion Ashton, Daphne Brand, Teresa Davey, Malcolm Daw, John Edwards, Andrew Goode, Sylvia Griffin, Bill Hines, Peter Jones, Roger Kinsman, John Lye, Norma Minors, John Nunn, Jonathan Phillips, Marie Thompson, Clive Watts and Kenneth Crowhurst, producer Ian Burton, musical director David Selwyn, and secretary Kathleen May. Programme is given no. 932 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Fri, 01 Apr 1983 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126879 1983-04-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126878 Title: Time remembered (Theatre programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and M.A.D.C. present the programme for the 2-act comedy "Time Remembered", translated into English from Jean Anouilh's "Léocadia" by Patricia Moyes, and directed by Beatrice Dennis. The performance was held from the 25th till the 27th of February, 1983, at the Manoel theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes list of cast with some signatures, synopsis of scenes, list of crew from M.A.D.C. with some signatures, list of acknowledgements, list of crew from Manoel theatre with John Bruno's signature, list of M.A.D.C. committee members, note on founder of Manoel theatre Grand Master Antonio Manoel De Vilhena, picture of Manoel theatre's booking plan, and list of forthcoming events at the Manoel theatre. Programme is given no. 923 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Tue, 01 Feb 1983 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126878 1983-02-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126877 Title: Time and time again (Theatre programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and The Graham Players present the programme for the 3-act comedy "Time and Time Again", written by Alan Ayckbourn, and directed by Suzanne Jefferies. The performance was held from the 11th till the 13th of February, 1983, at the Manoel theatre, in Valletta. Description: Two copies of programme included, one with performers' signatures and the other without. Both programmes include list of cast, synopsis of scenes, notes with photos on author Alan Ayckbourn, actors Howard David, Victor Graham, Victoria Steer, Sandra Wayne and James Richardson, list of crew from Graham Players, list of crew from Manoel theatre, list of acknowledgements, and note on founder of Manoel theatre Grand Master Antonio Manoel De Vilhena. Programme is given no. 920 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Tue, 01 Feb 1983 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126877 1983-02-01T00:00:00Z