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
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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
Love Secrets Review: 4 stars
Simone Ellul and Pierpaolo Buzza in Love Secrets. Photo: Meraki Photography I’m not gonna lie - I have never attended a live theatre improv session, and my only experience of improv has been through online streaming. I have been curious about Simone Ellul’s Improvizza workshops and productions for a while, and I know they are popular and well-attended among a crowd that is … [Read more...] about Love Secrets Review: 4 stars
Ġaħan ta’ Binġemma – 4.5 stars
Ġaħan ta' Binġemma. Photo credits Elisa von Brockdorff and Neil Grech. When Francis Ebejer created the character of Ġaħan, he probably had no clue that this Ġaħan would become such an iconic figure, intrinsically part of Malta's pop culture. Since Ebejer brought him into being in 1986, the identity of Ġaħan has become independent of the original script, taking on new life as … [Read more...] about Ġaħan ta’ Binġemma – 4.5 stars
