I walked into FM Theatre's Ross and Rachel blind, knowing that the 90-minute long monologue is loosely based around the iconic relationship from the sitcom Friends, but having no idea about the direction it takes. I was also not expecting much, I'll be honest. I mean, that particular relationship has been way over-hyped and a recent reviewing of the entire series confirmed … [Read more...] about FM Theatre’s Ross and Rachel
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Ġiraffa Ħarbet minn Kastilja
Ġiraffa Ħarbet minn Kastilja. Photo: Elisa von Brockdorff Ġiraffa Ħarbet minn Kastilja got me intrigued from the very first artwork on Facebook. But, because of the respect I hold for Aleks Farrugia's work, I was actually hesitant to go and watch this play he scripted that has just hit the Maltese theatre scene. I am a big admirer of Farrugia's writing, and this is a good … [Read more...] about Ġiraffa Ħarbet minn Kastilja
MADC’s Wait Until Dark – Good fun
Photo: Justin Mamo They really don't make them like Frederick Knott 's Wait Until Dark anymore. I have to confess quite the fondness for this style of thriller, which was penned back in 1966 and which is currently being staged by MADC at the Clubrooms in St Venera. Do not be put off by the fact that the play is almost six decades old. The script (which was also turned … [Read more...] about MADC’s Wait Until Dark – Good fun
Breaking the Code: Alan Turing
Photo: Jacobo Sammut Hugh Whitemore's Breaking the Code is based on the poignant life story of Alan Turing, the man who broke the code for the German Enigma, allowing the Allies to foresee upcoming strikes and playing a pivotal role in helping them win World War II. Turing's backstory is pretty heartbreaking - his invaluable contribution did not receive widespread … [Read more...] about Breaking the Code: Alan Turing
Il-Qarċilla 2022: Oh, Politics
Photo: Dorian Bugeja Il-Qarċilla and the upcoming elections are a marriage made in comedy heaven Il-Qarċilla is one of those Malta carnival events that I was kind of, sort of vaguely familiar with, but that I'd never actually experienced. I have a confession to make - farcical comedy is really not my thing, and I wasn't sure I'd appreciate it. Having said that, I was also … [Read more...] about Il-Qarċilla 2022: Oh, Politics
