This may be one of Shakespeare's less popular pieces, but it looks set to be fierce AF. It's a good year for The Bard, in Malta, what with opera and theatre seemingly going through his entire opus. Now, Roaring Voices is set to bring one of the playwright's lesser-known pieces to Malta, with a production at Teatru Salesjan. The young theatre company has promised an … [Read more...] about The Two Noble Kinsmen in first time Malta production
Archives for February 2020
WATCH: Tragic love, murder & Augmented Reality in a museum
Palazzo Falson Augmented Reality App channels love, tragedy and a touch of history When I received the invitation to try the new Palazzo Falson Augmented Reality App I wasn't sure what to expect. But I didn't need much convincing. I mean, a historically rich palazzo, a murder mystery, doomed love and - eventually - coffee in Mdina? Sign me up etc etc. As it turned out, my … [Read more...] about WATCH: Tragic love, murder & Augmented Reality in a museum
Ċikku l-Poplu takes on Cupid
And he has a new song too! Wondering what to do on St Valentine's Day? Too hipster for your typical dinner a deux at some over-priced eaterie? Think you're witty and cool? Truth is, you'll never be as witty or cool as Ċikku l-Poplu, him of the cutting lyrics and sardonic smile. For those of you already familiar with Ċikku l-Poplu , you know that he's the brains behind … [Read more...] about Ċikku l-Poplu takes on Cupid
Theatre Review: L-Interrogazzjoni
L-Interrogazzjoni blurs the lines of reality and superbly messes with our heads When I first read that Alfred Buttigieg's L-Interrogazzjoni would be held in a private villa, instead of the usual theatre space, I had two reactions. I was intrigued, of course, because everyone enjoys an element of 'the different', especially in Malta's theatre scene. However, I admit that I … [Read more...] about Theatre Review: L-Interrogazzjoni
INTERVIEW: Sexual accidents, Harry Potter conventions and Instagram espionage
Sunrise FM Theatre - Jessie Cave's one-woman show hits Malta Remember Jessie Cave, the actress who played Ron Weasley’s girlfriend and wound up werewolf fodder in the Harry Potter series? Guess what – she didn’t take too long to emerge from the Potterverse into the rather more cutthroat work of comedy writing. So far, she seems set for a better fate in this universe, as … [Read more...] about INTERVIEW: Sexual accidents, Harry Potter conventions and Instagram espionage