Gibraltarian writer M. G. Sanchez is currently in Gibraltar to launch his latest novel. Entitled The Escape Artist, the book is set in the decade between 1970 and 1980 and features a plot that shifts backwards and forwards between Cambridge in the UK, Venice and Gibraltar.
Gibraltar Productions - the World Music Management Company based in Gibraltar - together with Mor&Co Ltd, has produced the new album of Mor Karbasi: ‘La Tsadika’. This CD reveals to the public a charismatic artist and shows a singer with an emotional way of feeling music steeped in history. The third album of this artist (after ‘The beauty and the sea’ in 2008 and ‘Daughter of the spring’ in 2011) is a tribute to Sol Hatchuel, a Moroccan Jewish heroine, beheaded in 1834 at the age of 17 years.
Popular West End Musical, ‘Blood Brothers’ is set in Liverpool and follows twin brothers separated at birth, who continue to cross paths. For the first time in Gibraltar, in a joint venture by Santos Productions and Rock Theatre, Christian Santos and Julian Felice will play brothers Eddie and Mickey. Returning to the local stage are an extended sabbatical, Amee Freyone will play love interest Linda. Best Actor in the 2012 Gibraltar Drama Festival, Charlie Bishop will take on the role of Mickey’s aggressive older brother Sammy. 2013’s Best Actor, Royston Capel and Bettina Carey will play Eddie’s foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Lyons. This Side Up frontman, Simon Dumas will make his debut as the enigmatic narrator.
On Tuesday, the Chief Minister signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Guernsey's Chief Minister, Deputy Peter Harwood.
