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Orpheum Theatre ,situated in Gzira Malta, was designed in 1932 by the Maltese architect Harold J. Borg.

This Theatre "contains both Art Nouveau and Spanish Colonial Features."

Many world known performers gave performances at this Theatre.On the 24-25th March 1950, the Italian Tenor Tito Schipa performed in this Theatre. A few weeks later, Maria Caniglia gave two recitals. She was supported by the Maltese Tenors Oreste Kirkop and Paul Axiaq.

On the 10 July 1953 Sir Malcolm Sargent directed the Coronation Concert given by the Royal Marines Band Service.

The Italian Singer Claudio Villa performed in this Theatre on the 29 and 30 May 1954.