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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...

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:...

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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Teatru Astra is celebrating the 50th anniversary since its official inauguration as the prime cultural complex on the island on January 20, 1968. The high expectations have not only been met along the years, with the spacious Astra boards offering high end wide spectrum of entertainment, ranging from...