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It-Teatru Tal-Miskin Publication Review

February 26, 2025 by Ramona Depares

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When I first watched Luke Saydon's It-Teatru Tal-Miskin, it was very much a breakthrough for me. I only caught it on its third run at the Bluebox in Msida, after literally months of hearing everyone raving about it. Despite the general enthusiasm I encountered, my expectations weren't particularly high. On the contrary, they were lower than usual. Musical theatre in Maltese was … [Read more...] about It-Teatru Tal-Miskin Publication Review

Filli Ma Tcun Xein, Filli Tithol fl’Esistenza Review

January 17, 2025 by Ramona Depares

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I first discovered Immanuel Mifsud rather late in the day, with his third book L-Istejjer Strambi ta' Sara Sue Sammut, in fact. Immediately upon the first reading - and there were to be many - I was intrigued by what I felt was a novel, unexpected genre for local literature that had only just started to be explored by Mifsud himself and other authors like Guże Stagno and, … [Read more...] about Filli Ma Tcun Xein, Filli Tithol fl’Esistenza Review

Unifaun – Teatru Mod Ieħor Book Review

January 4, 2024 by Ramona Depares

There was a point in the 90s when I felt that the Maltese theatre scene had become somewhat stagnant. It wasn’t that there weren’t any decent productions being put up, because in truth there were plenty of those. What was lacking was a pushing of boundaries, a willingness to disrupt the status quo of guaranteed bums on seats that came with a certain style of - for want of a … [Read more...] about Unifaun – Teatru Mod Ieħor Book Review

Taħt il-Kappa tax-Xemx Review

November 24, 2022 by Ramona Depares

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Taħt il-Kappa tax-Xemx is one of those books that blew my mind when I first read it some 20 years ago, mainly because it was one of the first locally-written satires that touched me directly, every page provoking a reaction. That reaction, more often than not, involved incredulous admiration for the (metaphorical) balls of the author, Karl Schembri (incidentally the author … [Read more...] about Taħt il-Kappa tax-Xemx Review

The Battle for Sicily’s Soul

October 25, 2022 by Ramona Depares

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I have always been fascinated by the cultural impact that the Italian Mafia has left on this side of the Mediterranean. Maltese culture is so close to that of Sicily, a mere 130km away by air, that we didn't only inherit their yummy kannoli and a penchant for pasta. There's also that small matter of organised crime, systematic corruption and a general feeling that some people … [Read more...] about The Battle for Sicily’s Soul

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Theatre Highlights

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1.5 hours dedicated to a niche game, with wildly entertaining results.

FameHungry

Pure entertainment that also inspires critical thought.

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A superb cast and crew successfully rose to the lofty heights expected of a Sondheim work.

Food Highlights

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Classic Maltese recipes, Bahia-style – a definite winner

Zest is still leading the charge in Asian fusion on the local front.

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A stunning oasis on the outskirts of the capital.

Fashion Highlights

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Delightful curatorial choices make this exhibition special.

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From statement pieces to survivalist chic, Handle With Care captivates our attention.

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An eclectic list of guests and designers celebrated fashion

Books Highlights

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Oppression in a patriarchal society

Francesco Grech kollox jeħel magħna

Looking forward to seeing this writer’s work mature

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Drofenik’s new work is as poignant as it is enthralling

DEEP DIVES

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How can we make the shift towards an inclusive theatre scene?

Arts Highlights

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A journey that sees the artist letting go of structure

it-teatru-tal-miskin

Excels on all fronts, a real game-changer

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A fusion of Mediterranean cultures on stage

News Highlights

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Blanket Ban interview.

Is this the start of a revolution in Children’ Theatre?

Even the bread was a conversation starter.

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