CREATING & DIRECTING
Produce by
TEATRU MALTA
In collaboration with
KOR MALTA and MALTA NATIONAL PARK
Supported by
ARTS COUNCIL MALTA
“Once upon a time when the dog spoke….
A story for and with the people, based on real events.”
- Manifesto Poetico
MALTA NATIONAL PARK, TA' QALI 22ND-23RD JULY
TICKET INFO
€ 1 (Dog) € 10 (Standard), € 8 (Concession) €5 (Under 25)
Hold on to your leashes folks because Teatru Malta has something barking mad in store for you! It’s a show called “Fi Do” and get this… it’s for dogs! Yup, you read that right. It’s a concert specially commissioned for our furry friends.
The musical piece is composed by the talented Karl Fiorini who was asked to take inspiration from sounds that dogs love to hear, and dog sounds humans love to mimic. But don’t worry, it’s not just for our four-legged buddies, humans are welcome too! The show is directed by the world-renowned theatre company Manifesto Poetico, Carlos García Estévez and Paige Allerton, who are experts in the art of mime. Manifesto Poetico is known for their unique style of theatre that uses space, imagination, and collective storytelling to create an emotional experience.
And where will this canine concert be held, you ask? Only at the Malta National Park in Ta’ Qali! So bring your own chairs, cushions, and of course, your furry friend, and get ready to be entertained.
So are you still wondering who let the dogs out? It’s safe to say Teatru Malta did, and it’s going to be paw-some!
Artistic Team & Cast
Direction Manifesto Poetico, Carlos García Estévez and Paige Allerton
Music Composer Karl Fiorini
Conductor Riccardo Bianchi
Choristers Kor Malta
Production Designer Nicole Cuschieri
Musicians Philip Attard, Matthew Polidano, Joseph Vella, Godfrey Mifsud
Contributing Artists Maya Mifsud, Alessandra Sgobio, Matteo Calleja Tonna, Ema Sintayu Pantovic, Sarah Azzopardi, Matthias Camilleri, Sean Briffa, Julienne Restall
Manifesto Poetico in MALTA
Paige Allerton &
Carlos García Estévez
Paige Allerton - Artistic Director
“We are absolutely thrilled to be a part of this exciting project! Participating in "Fi Do," a show specially designed for dogs, is truly a unique and barking mad experience. A concert composed for dogs… and humans; is simply fascinating.”
“Manifesto Poetico is fortunate to have the talented Karl Fiorini as the composer of this musical piece. His ability to capture the essence of sounds that resonate with our furry friends is remarkable.”
Carlos García Estévez - Founder & Artistic Director
BEFORE ATTENDING
Dog is to be kept on leash for the duration of the performance, which leash should not be longer than 2m.
Make sure dog is well exercised before attending the performance.
If you know your dog is reactive/aggressive around other dogs, kindly refrain from bringing it to the performance as other dogs will be in close proximity.
If your female dog is on its reproductive or heat cycle, kindly refrain from bringing it to the performance so as to avoid any ‘Lady and the Tramp’ type situations that may disturb the performance.
If during the performance you feel that your dog is stressed, we ask that you kindly make your way outside the performance area to calm down the dog.
You are requested to bring your own water for the dog.
It is recommended that one person accompanies each attending dog.
A dog trainer and paramedics will be in attendance throughout the performance.
The performance are is a non-smoking space.
Teatru Malta has been guided by professionals and has done its best to ensure a safe and pleasurable experience for all attending. We rely on your co-operation to comply with the above to safeguard the safety of all involved.
Photography © ELISA VON BROCKDORFF
