Spice up your weekend with some great shows

Royal Opera House
After sixty-three Grammy nominations and twenty-two wins, the American jazz and fusion pianist, keyboardist, and composer, Chick Corea will be delighting his audience at the Royal Opera House, Muscat. Music lovers will recognise the distinct Spanish flavour that is found in his compositions, which is especially highlighted in the famous pieces ‘Spain’ and ‘La Fiesta’. His piece ‘Windows’ has become a jazz standard. Considered an idol amongst Jazz pianists of the 1970s, Corea contributed to the birth of electric jazz standards. His playful melodies on the synthesizers and numerous electric keyboard instruments with the incorporation of rock and Spanish rhythms is the reason Corea’s fan following extends to an even larger audience. For this performance, the music will be conducted by Ion Marin and Chick Corea will play a special programme including Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue as well as some of his own compositions.
Dates: December 12 and 13, 2019

Helen
Malayalam
The movie begins with the story of Helen’s life, her dreams, and the loving relationship she shares with her father. All these elements later come together as the plot takes an unexpected turn where her very survival forms the crux of the story. As she battles a dangerous situation, her father’s anxiety over her going missing is portrayed perfectly without being overdramatic. If you like thrillers that also have an emotional side to it, then this is your kind of a movie.
Running time:
125 minutes
Cast: Aju Varghese , Anna Ben, Noble Thomas

Jumanji: The Next Level
English
Just to answer the most asked question, yes, this is a sequel to the popular movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. With an excellent star cast, a fast-paced storyline and the typical ‘Jumanji’ mayhem, this new release keeps up with the same wit, action and graphics as its prequel.
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Ashley Scott

Omar Wa Bisat El Rih
Arabic
This animated movie is about a young boy with a dream to travel the world. But he gives ‘flying around the world’ a whole new meaning when he accidentally gets his hands on an old magical carpet that can fly. The movie is an entertaining watch for kids (and adults) as the boy and his buddies (a faithful goat and a street-smart girl) set off an exciting adventure while they bust some enemies, retrieve a prized possession, and learn
about themselves in the process.
Running time: 100 minutes