It’s been just under two years that Jamie Cardona created the most unlikely of theatre hits, turning one church school student’s misadventures into a hilarious takedown of religious hypocrisy and toxic masculinity. Now, here he is with a follow-up, Noti Mil-Loki tal-Big G's. Or, what happens when the church school student grows up and hits Paceville. So far, Cardona’s Midas … [Read more...] about Noti Mil-Loki Tal-Big G’s: a riot of laughter, just shy of greatness – 4 stars
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Chucky’s Solo Panto 2025: 4 stars
Chucky's Solo Panto - Jack & The Beanstalk. On this platform, you'll find theatre reviews for pretty much any genre and style, except for panto. There's a reason for that. I loathe panto, so it feels unfair to criticise when I'm starting from a biased point of view. I was coaxed into reviewing the annual icon that has become Chucky's Solo Panto for two reasons. It's for … [Read more...] about Chucky’s Solo Panto 2025: 4 stars
Naħliflek Review: 4.5 stars
Naħliflek. Photo: Elisa von Brockdorff Naħliflek brings together three powerhouse actors for a story that’s both dismayingly relevant and inspirational, in one of the most powerful Maltese theatre productions I've seen recently. It is still running this weekend, and you’re not going to want to miss it for various reasons that I’ll soon be delving into with this review. … [Read more...] about Naħliflek Review: 4.5 stars
School of Rock: 3.5 stars
School of Rock. Photos: Viktor Vella School of Rock's Stick it to the Man is quite possible the most unlikely rebel cry to have ever seen the sound of day in any theatre. There - I said it. And yet, debatable as its anti-establishment credentials may be, this doesn't mean that I'm above shouting along to the chorus with gusto. Which is exactly what I was looking forward to … [Read more...] about School of Rock: 3.5 stars
A View from the Bridge: 4.5 stars
A View from the Bridge. Photo: Craft Mark Photography. A View From the Bridge, adapted from Arthur Miller’s novel, is a play that is surprisingly (and dismayingly) relatable even over 70 years after it was written. Which is quite a scary thought. Masquerade Malta’s and Teatru Manoel’s decision to co-produce this theatre show in Malta is timely. Before getting into the … [Read more...] about A View from the Bridge: 4.5 stars
