Photo: Daryl Cauchi Herman Grech's fictionalised account of Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder is a testament to just how effective the combination of theatre and journalism can be. Writing and directing a play about the biggest news story to hit Malta in probably forever is not exactly the simplest of tasks. But Herman Grech - writer and director of They Blew Her Up, a … [Read more...] about They Blew Her Up: A Powerful Reckoning
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Apocalysmas: A Christmas Romp
More Or Less Theatre's deliciously zany interactive Christmas offering will keep young viewers enthralled. A Christmas apocalypse on Zoom by More or Less Theatre? Yes please, even though I'm somewhat over the age group this theatre piece is intended for - just somewhat, of course. Zoom password acquired - really, however did we survive without Zoom? - and I was let in … [Read more...] about Apocalysmas: A Christmas Romp
Comedy Knights House Party Review
Bang on the money even from our living room Comedy Knights *is* Christmas, for a good portion of Maltese people seeking seasonal theatre, so the news that COVID-19 was not going to have its way and that this year's edition would be digitalised was certainly welcome. I'll be honest - the idea of a Comedy Knights House Party thrilled me more than the actual live … [Read more...] about Comedy Knights House Party Review
Agnes of God: Ever-Relevant
Photos: Deacon Xuereb A play that taps into humanity's intense yearning to believe in something bigger than ourselves. That innate longing to believe in something bigger than ourselves, that most common human emotion that we all, at some point in our lives, feel - no matter how much it goes against the grain for many. This yearning for something to believe in is … [Read more...] about Agnes of God: Ever-Relevant
Fab Fantasy Fables: Reviving the Story-Telling Tradition with a Twist
Fab Fantasy Fables reveals the new theatrical power act that is Vikesh Godhwani & Chucky Bartolo Drag Queen Story Hour is very popular in the US, but as far as I know Fab Fantasy Fables with Chucky is the first time anything similar has been attempted on Malta's theatre scene. The online story-telling series was held as part of this year's ŻiguŻajg Festival, and a … [Read more...] about Fab Fantasy Fables: Reviving the Story-Telling Tradition with a Twist