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Teatru Astra announces the third show of the musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

12 March 2019

Following a significant demand for tickets - underlining the local audience's keen interest in Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed musical - Teatru Astra has just announced an extra show on Friday 29 March 2019 at 20:00hrs. This musical is the fourth consecutive one at Teatru Astra, following the impeccable...

'Il Trovatore' to make a triumphant return to the Teatru Astra!

15 January 2019

Verdi's 1853 spellbinder of Opera's Golden Age to rank with the rosiest of recollections of recent glories at the Teatru Astra. This throwback to the golden age of opera is a perfect storm of excitement: a poignant human story spiked with ferocious drama and fraught with conflicting deep seated emotions...

A very touching Traviata

14 January 2019

The brief opera spell in Gozo came to an end with the performances of Verdi's La Traviata at the Astra Opera House. Under review here is the second and final performance which was very well attended. La Traviata is a much-loved masterpiece which has stood the test of time. Hardened cynics would say:...

Christmas Rocks the Astra 2018 - A family rock orchestral Christmas show with a difference

12 December 2018

Following a hugely successful night in the MCC, on Friday 30th November, with the rock orchestral "QUEEN meets COLDPLAY". The Gozo Youth Orchestra and 7SPP, with the support of Festivals Malta and Christmas in Gozo, now bring a totally new rock orchestral production to the Teatru Astra in Victoria, Gozo....

BOV supports Teatru Astra's 50th anniversary opera production and Gozo's Festival Mediterranea

10 October 2018

The 17th edition of Festival Mediterranea was officially launched by Teatru Astra and Bank of Valletta, during a press conference held at BOV's head office in Santa Venera on Tuesday 10 October 2018. The highlight of the month-long festival is a double representation of Giuseppe Verdi's popular opera...

Top cast for Verdi's top opera La Traviata

8 October 2018

Love, like Art, is inherently dangerous. Is this not what 'La Traviata' is all about? Well that's what the lavish new production which is being set on at the Teatru Astra to mark in great style the 50th Anniversary of what has been righteously dubbed as the top acoustic auditorium in the Maltese islands...

Discover the 2018 Programme of events

25 September 2018

Teatru Astra is please to roll out the programme of events for this year's Festival Mediterranea - the seventeenth edition! The double representation of La Traviata on the 25 and 27 October remain the highlight of this year's edition, however a variety of events, especially during the opera weekend are...

Teatru Astra's 50 th anniversary opera

10 September 2018

Teatru Astra has just announced the main roles for it's upcoming 50th anniversary opera production, La Traviata. Gozo's own Miriam Cauchi will interpret Violetta. Giulio Pelligra who wooed audiences in last year's Lucia is entrusted with the role of Alfredo. Bolshoi fame baritone Maxim Aniskin will interpret...

The ever-popular Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat set for the Astra

23 August 2018

Teatru Astra is proud to announce its fourth consecutive musical – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colours, this magical musical, the UK's longest running, is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will...

Spoil your mum this Mother's Day. She deserves it!

6 May 2018

The best Mother's Day gifts are those she least expects and, in fact, that's what makes them special. When your mum has everything, it can be quite tough to think of that perfect gift for her. Don't worry though: we'll sort it for you. Book a night at the opera for her for this October's La Traviata...