I've never been much of a fan of the tale of Pinocchio, really. Always found the whole premise a tad too sad. But I was keen to watch the theatrical adaptation Il-Giddieb Għomru Twil, for various reasons. For starters, the name intrigued me, going against everything that we've been taught as children, and thus against the very essence of the traditional fairytale itself. … [Read more...] about Il-Giddieb Għomru Twil: an Effective Exercise in Satire
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L-Arrest ta’ Danny Weed
I approached L-Arrest ta' Danny Weed, playwright Alfred Buttigieg's latest work, with some trepidation. I'm a fan of Buttigieg's work, thoroughly enjoying his previous work L-Interrogazzjoni. What I'm not a fan of is the classic Maltese farce. I just don't get the humour and, while everyone around me is in fits, I'm usually the one looking like a sour lemon. But I had a job … [Read more...] about L-Arrest ta’ Danny Weed
Masquerade’s Misery: Compelling
Alan Paris and Isabel Warrington in Misery. Photo: Justin Mamo "I am your number one fan." It's wonderful how this seemingly innocuous phrase is imbued with menace in William Goldman's stage adaptation of Misery. Based on the Stephen King eponymous classic, Misery is being staged by Masquerade at Blue Box at M Space, and sees Alan Paris taking on the role of the … [Read more...] about Masquerade’s Misery: Compelling
In Other Words: Poignantly Human
Denise Mulholland and Jes Camilleri in In Other Words. Photo: Albert Camilleri Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease are topics that bring an immediate chill to the air. So why would you want to subject yourself to a production that is guaranteed to break your heart, right? And breaking your heart is exactly what Matthew Seager's In Other Words - currently being staged by The … [Read more...] about In Other Words: Poignantly Human
Bil-Bieb Mitbuq: No weak links
Photos: Miguela Xuereb I'd been hearing great things about Bil-Bieb Mitbuq, a translation of Sartre's Huis Clos, all weekend, so my expectations were sky-high upon attending the production on its last day on Sunday. My enthusiasm was also backed by knowing that the Maltese script was by Kevin Saliba, who's built a sterling reputation in the world of literary translations. … [Read more...] about Bil-Bieb Mitbuq: No weak links