A first glimpse behind the scenes. Teatru Manoel unveiled the international artists bringing Verdi’s Falstaff to the stage, as creatives and media gathered amid early rehearsals. Captured in candid moments, the introduction revealed a production built on musical finesse, dramatic clarity, and a finely balanced ensemble. 🎭 Falstaff. Presented by Teatru Manoel and @maltanationalopera and in partnership with @bovbankofvalletta and @vblgroup 📅 22 February – 1 March 2026 📍 Teatru Manoel, Valletta

#Falstaff is a comic opera in three acts by the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi . The Italian-language libretto was adapted by Arrigo Boito from the play The Merry Wives of Windsor and scenes from Henry IV, Part 1 and Part 2, by William Shakespeare. The work premiered on 9 February 1893 at La Scala, Milan. Music By #Verdi Cast Features: Falstaff ... Paul Plishka Ford ... Bruno Pola Fenton.... Frank Lopardo Dr. Cajus... Piero di Palma Alice Ford... Mirella Freni Nannetta: Barbara Bonney Quickly .