of functions and activities at certain times of the year, including casual barbecue lunches and dinners. Shows Performers and animators provide regular entertainment for families while they are visiting the village, and many of these shows interact with the audience. They include: Puppet Show. Featuring five Popeye characters and the Puppet Master, the story is fully interactive with the children in the audience. Figaro. The barber of Sweethaven creates his miraculous and artistic hairstyles whilst singing happily to classical music. Jerry Sprinjer Show. This performance investigates an old secret that has been lurking in Sweethaven. Two "bodyguards" are chosen, and the audience has a chance to ask questions to discover the story's conclusion. Popeye and his Friends. A play featuring some famous and not so famous singers, each dance has been choreographed with attention to detail. It is this show where all the Popeye characters gather on stage to sing the Popeye theme song. Doctor Graves. Doctor Graves picks a member of the audience to try his experiment on. The audience member is sent to Hollywood. Cyclone Helios storm damage On February 9 2023 the torrential rain inflicted on Malta by Cyclone Helios caused a large boulder to become dislodged from a cliff overlooking Popeye Village, causing significant damage to at least one of the film set structures. There were no reported casualties as the attraction had been closed due to the storm. It remains closed while the extent of the damage is assessed and repairs are carried out to prevent further danger. See also Portmeirion References External links Official website Sweethaven Village at VisitMalta.com Museums in Malta Popeye Tourist attractions in Malta Buildings and structures completed in 1979 Mellieħa