Chucky's Solo Panto Returns: Alice in Wonderland Gets a Drag Courtroom Twist in Malta

Drag queen Chucky Bartolo will perform 20 shows of Chucky's Solo Panto: Spill-The-Tea Party at Sirena – Drag Bar & Gay Café in Malta this Christmas, running from 1 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Tickets cost €25 through Eventworks, and every performance begins at 7.30pm. The production carries an age guidance of 17+, marking it as a distinctly adult take on the traditional Christmas panto.

This is the third edition of Chucky's Solo Panto. This year's show reworks Alice in Wonderland into an unconventional, satire-heavy festive production.

What is the show about?

The story begins when a serious crime takes place at the Mad Hatter's Spill-The-Tea Party. The Queen of Hearts demands justice, and a bizarre courtroom drama unfolds as a colourful cast of suspects comes under investigation.

Possible culprits include:

• the larger-than-life Duchess
• the Cheshire Cat, described in the source as "sexy"
• a "rather intoxicated" Caterpillar

Or the blame could fall on someone sitting in the audience. Every performance will feature a different ending, determined by audience participation, so no two nights will be the same.

Chucky takes on almost every character in the show himself. He is also known as the voice of Love Island Malta.

Who is making it?

Vikesh Godhwani writes and directs. His previous credits include the Panto in the Dark series. The production combines pop songs, drag performances, political humour and what the makers describe as unexpected twists.

Godhwani said returning audiences should expect the show to escalate beyond previous editions.

"Our previous audiences can expect the show to be even wilder than before with plenty of new tricks up our sleeves, and as for the newcomers, all I can say is that you are not ready for the chaos that you are about to participate in," Godhwani said.

Chucky encouraged audiences to arrive in costume.

"Who the f*** is Alice, you ask? It's you – all of you! So dress up in your finest Alice getup for the must-see show of the holiday season!" Chucky said.

When and where can you see it?

The run is the production's longest yet, spanning five weeks across December and early January. Performances fall on 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29 and 30 December 2026, followed by 2 and 3 January 2027 — roughly four shows per week.

The move to Sirena promises a more intimate experience than previous editions. The venue will serve themed cocktails and shots, and every performance will be followed by an after-party.

In short: a €25 ticket buys a courtroom farce, a drag performance and a party on the same night.

With audience-decided endings ensuring each show is unique, the production is positioning itself as a very different kind of Christmas night out for Malta's festive season.