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
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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
Kif Tgħallimt Insuq Review – a horrific mosaic of abuse
When it's gone past midnight and you're still heatedly debating a play that you saw earlier that evening, well that there is an excellent sign of the impact of the production. And Kif Tgħallimt Insuq (Du' Theatre, Theatre Next Door) certainly leaves an impact. The play has been translated to Maltese from the original Pulitzer-winning script by Paula Vogel and it brings … [Read more...] about Kif Tgħallimt Insuq Review – a horrific mosaic of abuse
Id-Dnub tal-Magħżulin Review
Id-Dnub Tal-Magħżulin: Benjamin Abela & Miguel Formosa as David and Ġonatan respectively. Photo: Jacob Sammut Id-Dnub tal-Magħżulin is a new theatre work currently running at the Valletta Campus Theatre. The production brings together quite a few titans from the local arts scene. It is written by Adrian Buckle, the heavyweight behind the Unifaun theatre brand, and Trevor … [Read more...] about Id-Dnub tal-Magħżulin Review