ŻiguŻajg Festival 2019
15 – 24 November
The 9th edition of ŻiguŻajg Festival returns with a fantastic line up! From a brand new promenade music theatre show, to a daring contemporary circus act, award-winning films, an opera with loads of humour, a readaptation of an iconic literature classic, and a number of outdoor happenings.
When selecting events, please refer to the age guidelines recommended by the Festival team and based on the respective show’s themes and content. Some shows may not be suitable for all age groups.
All Ages
Wild
Performers use powerful physicality and daring feats to move through an intriguing forest of tall poles.
Ages 0-4
Lumi
Explore an ethereal sphere, drift among luminous objects, and surrender to the curious sensations around you!
The Man on the Moon
The Man on the Moon is a shadow puppet performance that takes your toddlers on an adventure to the stars and the moon!
Woodpecker
Woodpecker is a sculptural, interactive and musical installation encouraging interaction and play.
HOME
HOME is a visual theatre piece about belonging and feeling at home – in the world and within yourself.
The Little Bath
A dancer sculpts bubble bath to create fragile masses, landscapes and ephemeral characters.
Glimpse
Glimpse transports you to an enchanted dream world in which sounds and images play an exciting game with one another.
Ages 5-7
Ssslip
Ssslip is an unforgettable theatrical experience to encourage play and risk in young audiences.
Tingo: The Tuneless Bird
Join three music-making birds in their attempt to discover the truth about where Tingo The Tuneless Bird really came from,
Transit
Dare to dream; plunge head first into the present, trust everything to chance, everything, every single thing!
Jacob Mimmi and the Talking Dogs
Will Jacob, his know-it-all cousin and a pack of talking dogs save their neighbourhood from unwelcome change?
Suites Curieuses
Three men and one woman mischievously embody the famous characters from Little Red Riding Hood.
Normalmente o Viceversa
This is a beautiful story in a tiny, tiny space, of everyday objects that come to life.
Robin Hood u Marian
Is the story of Marian Robin Hood real? Join us and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, on a musical, theatrical journey.
Ages 8-10
Get Loose
Welcome to Get Loose – an energy-packed celebration of life, uniqueness and diversity.
The Impresario
A short comedy of silly characters, in English with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Ħożż il-Ħsejjes
A multi-disciplinary project which takes inspiration from the relationship between clay and wheat.
Wonder Waters
Join artist Alessio de Girolamo to create a huge temporary artwork, calling out to the world about the value of water!
JamBoy
A superhero in the making, JamBoy can see what is invisible to others. Can he save his school?
Ages 11+
Fight Girl
When her parents end up in an acrimonious divorce, twelve year old Bo discovers a natural talent for kickboxing!
Larinġa Mekkanika
This is in-your-face theatre for teens, laced with juvenile delinquency and youth gangs,