😂 Comedy in Malta
Comedy in Malta happens on stage rather than in clubs, and Teatru Manoel in Valletta programmes most of it.
The Manoel runs recurring stand-up nights alongside visiting comedians and a pantomime season — Ali Baba and The Panto of the Opera are both on the calendar. Teatru Salesjan in Sliema carries the rest, including charity nights like StandUp4Strays, and Spazju Kreattiv at St James Cavalier handles the improv end, including the Improvizza! Malta Improv Festival.
Worth knowing when you browse: this category mixes pure stand-up with comic theatre and musicals. Little Shop of Horrors and The Full Monty sit here for the same reason a panto does — the billing is to make you laugh, even though the form is a staged production.
Pantomime is a proper December fixture here rather than an afterthought — a habit inherited from British rule and kept up ever since, with the main productions running from just before Christmas into early January, in English and, increasingly, in Maltese.
See detailsComedy Experience Malta
Join Rachman Blake for an evening of stand-up comedy that promises laughs and entertainment in Malta. Experience a night of live humour as this comedian takes the stage to deliver their comedy routine.
See detailsLittle Shop of Horrors
Teatru Manoel and Masquerade Theatre Company collaborate to bring Little Shop of Horrors to the stage – a critically acclaimed musical comedy featuring compositions by Alan Menken with words penned by Howard Ashman. The narrative follows Seymour, an introverted and financially struggling employee…
Teatru Manoel
See detailsThe Full Monty
When a BAFTA-honored British film premiered in 1997 featuring six unemployed Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, it captivated audiences across the globe. Now, this beloved story returns to the stage. Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy has adapted his acclaimed film into a theatric…
Teatru Manoel
See detailsSTAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT
TOI TOI NEXTGen brings together two of Malta's most romantically challenged comedians for an evening designed to entertain you while they fumble through explanations of contemporary romance. Tim and Andrew Make Out Platonically blends stand-up comedy with relationship guidance. Tim Borg, Andrew J…
Teatru Manoel
See detailsThe Panto of the Opera
Building on the success of Hocus Pocus – The Pantoween (2025), Hoi Polloi Theatre Company presents an exciting new Halloween-themed musical for families that blends pantomime's theatrical flair and humor with the spooky atmosphere of Halloween, all wrapped in a touching musical theatre narrative.…
Teatru Salesjan
See detailsSOFIE
Anthony Portelli's comedic creation took first place in this year's Francis Ebejer Studio Competition. When Thomas orders what he believes to be a drone, his wife's disapproval quickly turns to shock upon discovering the package contains an alluring female android instead. As the robot acclimates…
Teatru Manoel
FreeBoozy Bingo presents Pyjama Drama
Get ready for a hilarious evening of bingo with a playful twist at Gianpula Village. Wear your comfiest pyjamas and join in for laughs, games, and entertainment as Boozy Bingo takes over the Main Room.
Gianpula Main Room, Gianpula Village
See detailsThe Great Little Panto Show
Following its massive success and complete sell-out performances throughout 2023 and 2024, TOI TOI's beloved comedy production The Great Little Panto Show is coming back to Teatru Manoel's Studio Theatre. This entertaining introduction to pantomime features a stellar ensemble of classic panto per…
Teatru Manoel
FreeBoozy Bingo presents Pyjama Drama
Get ready for a fun-filled evening of bingo combined with laughter and entertainment at Boozy Bingo's Pyjama Drama night. Come in your comfiest pyjamas and join the crowd for an unforgettable night of games, prizes, and good vibes at Gianpula Village.
Gianpula Main Room, Gianpula Village
See detailsSTAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT – Christmas Special
TOI TOI NEXTGen brings you two romantically challenged Maltese comedians delivering laughs as they fumble through explanations of contemporary dating culture. Despite their complete lack of expertise in matters of the heart, they're launching a CHRISTMAS SPECIAL edition of Tim & Andrew Make Out P…
Teatru Manoel
See detailsAli Baba – The Panto
Masquerade Theatre Company is back at Teatru Manoel this festive season with their beloved pantomime Ali Baba! Featuring upbeat melodies, hilarious moments, spectacular holiday entertainment, and a tap-dancing camel among its highlights, the show tells the story of Ali Baba as he cleverly defeats…
Teatru Manoel
FreeHercules
This festive season, MADC presents Hercules, a pantomime of grand mythological scale designed for audiences of all ages. Alan Montanaro penned the script while Steve Casaletto helms the direction, delivering a spectacle filled with radiant staging, memorable songs, elaborate sets and abundant com…
Teatru Salesjan
See detailsVictor Patrascan - The Biggest Problem in the World
Join this Malta-based comedy night showcasing sharp, spontaneous material and witty commentary on politics, society, and the peculiarities of contemporary existence. Perfect for Maltese residents, expatriates, holidaymakers, or anyone baffled by today's world—gather with companions and strangers …
Teatru Salesjan
See detailsNextGen Stand-Up: A Valentine’s Special
TOI TOI NEXTGen brings together a pair of romantically challenged Maltese comedians for an evening guaranteed to deliver laughs as they fumble through explaining the complexities of modern romance. With Valentine's Day approaching, there's no better opportunity to brace yourself for potential rom…
Teatru Manoel
See detailsFalstaff
Teatru Manoel and the Malta National Opera together bring Verdi's humorous "Falstaff" to the stage. Based on Arrigo Boito's Italian-language adaptation of Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor and passages from Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, this work debuted on 9 February 1893 at La Scala in Milan. …
Teatru Manoel