Teatru Manoel
Malta's national theatre and one of Europe's oldest working theatres, presenting opera, dance, music and drama in the heart of Valletta.
About the theatre
Teatru Manoel is Malta's national theatre, located on Old Theatre Street in Valletta. Built in 1731 by the Grand Master of the Order of St John, it is one of the oldest working theatres in Europe and a jewel of Baroque architecture.
The theatre presents a year-round programme of opera, dance, classical music, theatre and contemporary performance, hosting both local companies and international artists. Its intimate auditorium, ornate gilded boxes and excellent acoustics make it one of Malta's most cherished cultural venues.
Malta Guide reviews major productions at Teatru Manoel. This page collects those reviews in one place, with independent ratings and full critical analysis.
Production reviews
Sway – ŻfinMalta
A wonderfully fluid and emotionally resonant work — Tortelli's choreography thrills with shifting balances, fearless dancers and costumes that dazzle.
1984
A flawed but thought-provoking adaptation whose eternal themes still shine through.
Pelopida Opera
Malta unearths a baroque gem: Abos's lavish Pelopida shines in full glory—bold sets, stellar voices, and a plot twistier than Thebes itself.
The Quattro Stagioni Extravaganza (Vivaldi's Four Seasons)
A dazzling highlight of Malta's Baroque Festival, The Quattro Stagioni Extravaganza delivered a masterful, witty, and unforgettable rendition of Vivaldi's Four Seasons by some of Europe's finest virtuosos.