Boċċi il-Musical. Photos: Nisġa I'm going to be honest here - I would not have placed a musical about the traditional game of boċċi high on my list of theatrical entertainment. Yet, there I was on Sunday evening at the Żurrieq boċċi club - cheering, laughing and crying over the lives and games of four (fictitous) boċċi players. Teatru Malta's Boċċi, il-Musical is that … [Read more...] about Boċċi il-Musical Review: Teatru Malta’s Winning Shot
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FameHungry Review: TikTok’s 15 Minutes Turned Hilarious
FameHungry. Photo: LouiseOrwin.com Fame Hungry is an expression that can be applied to most people making regular appearances on TikTok and other social media platforms. Getting your 15 minutes of fame has become incredibly - some might say dangerously - easy in this age of constant connection. What does this mean for those who open themselves up to a wildly adoring, or … [Read more...] about FameHungry Review: TikTok’s 15 Minutes Turned Hilarious
Into The Woods Review: an Exquisitely Produced Ever After
Into The Woods. Photos: Kevin Kiomall Into The Woods won multiple awards when it first came out in 1987. Introducing the element of "what then?" to the concept of a fairytale ending, it's a deliciously dark retelling that has stood the test of time. Now, it's being staged on our very own baroque Teatru Manoel, a fitting location. I'll admit to some misgivings upon first … [Read more...] about Into The Woods Review: an Exquisitely Produced Ever After
Il-Manifest tal-Qlub Maqsuma review: falters, but full of possibility
Il-Manifest tal-Qlub Maqsuma cast. Photos: Spazju Kreattiv We are closing in on the 40 year anniversary since extreme political turmoil hit the island in the run-up to the 1987 election. Gen Xers will remember the violent altercations between Labour thugs, PN supporters and the police, culminating in the shocking events of November 30 at tal-Barrani. The subject of many news … [Read more...] about Il-Manifest tal-Qlub Maqsuma review: falters, but full of possibility
Blanket Ban Review: Profoundly Sincere
Davinia Hamiltion and Marta Vella in Blanket Ban. Photo: Ali Wright We have plenty of divisive topics in Malta where everyone wants to put in their two cents' worth - divorce was one of them. Then, there's the next level of divisive, where the stigma of supporting the least popular camp is so great that the anti wave drowns the few, vocal supporters. Enter abortion. … [Read more...] about Blanket Ban Review: Profoundly Sincere