What’s new in Malta.
Currently showing at Spazju Kreattiv, A State of Limbo is artist James Micallef Grimaud‘s latest exhibition. Showcasing a collection of large-scale paintings, sculpture, installations and a collection of Lino prints, it is a reflection of the ineffectual way the authorities… Read moreMigration: Malta tactics ‘clumsy’
Chiara Hyzler is directing JamBoy, part of the ŻiguŻajg Children’s Festival. She explains how the play targets the competitive element we foster in today’s students. What was your first reaction when you read the script? As a member of the… Read more‘Every child is different and this is 100% acceptable’
ŻiguŻajg‘s Jamboy takes to task the current school system. With more focus being placed on learning things by rote and studying for exams rather than for actual learning the subject, playwright Denise Mulholland feels that it is no surprise that… Read more‘If you run an education system that suppresses creativity, don’t be surprised when that’s what it does’
Ensemble deNOTE founder and pianist John Irving shares some thoughts ahead of the Mozart-themed performance taking place at Teatru Manoel that will feature an actual Broadwood. Ensemble deNOTE made waves across the UK for bringing 18th-century music to 21st audiences… Read more‘Mozart’s music literally changed my life’
Burlesque by Undine La Verve returns to the Spazju Kreattiv stage When Burlesque artist Undine Le Verve first hit the Maltese stages years ago, many eyebrows were raised. But, with the third edition of Maltese coming up, reactions have changed… Read more‘Women call the shots’
Beltin: Stejjer Minn Nies Minsija is finally printed and will be available for sale from the Malta Book Festival and from bookstores.
A Michelin-star dinner at Corinthia Palace Corinthia Palace’s indefatigable Chef Stefan Hogan recently invited Sicilian Chef Pino Cuttaia to deliver a unique, Quattro Mani dining experience at The Villa. I received my invitation with no small degree of excitement. Not… Read moreA Sicilian and a Maltese walked into a kitchen…
And Malta is making another bid for the Malta Book of Records The infection is spreading. And if you’re a zombie nerd like I am, you will be super happy to know that those guys who brought you the Zombie… Read moreZombie season is with us, bang on time for Halloween
The House of Lilly Mae Fashion Show You know me, I’m more likely to be seen scoffing down a scone than soaring on sophistication. But, when I received an invite to this second edition of the Lilly Mae fashion show… Read moreA celebration of womanhood
Did women’s rights just take a deeper dive in Malta’s law courts? Things I learnt yesterday. Until age 20, you are at perfect liberty to get absolutely wasted. And, while wasted, you are also at liberty to assault anyone with… Read moreSexually assaulted ‘for no good reason’