Photos by Elisa von Brockdorff A critical analysis of the exhibition at Spazju Kreattiv. Taking up the main space at Spazju Kreattiv right now is the colourful world of Olaug Vethal, a Norwegian artist who spent much of her lifetime living and working in Malta. The exhibition, titled Beyond the Visible: The Metaphysical Worlds of Olaug Vethal, is curated by Christine … [Read more...] about Beyond the Visible: The Metaphysical Worlds of Olaug Vethal
Malta arts
Curious Beauty: an enthrallingly daring narrative
Curious Beauty, organised by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti and under the artistic direction of Francesca Balzan and Caroline Tonna. All photos by Kevin Casha. Walking into Palazzo Falzon I’m greeted by a gorgeous lace gown. I can see every minute detail of the design, the intricate lacework, the way the small, intriguing parts come together to make a stunning whole. This is … [Read more...] about Curious Beauty: an enthrallingly daring narrative
Her Say Not Hearsay Review
Women's Day may be a gimmick, but it does serve as springboard to some genuinely useful initiatives. The production of Her Say, Not Hearsay, which opened at Spazju Kreattiv yesterday, is one such example. Directed by Charlotte Grech, who also performs, the play presents three original monologues related to women's issues - the lack of female rights during wartime, menopause and … [Read more...] about Her Say Not Hearsay Review
The Beauty Queen of Leenane: as funny as it is chilling
I was thrilled when I read that Adrian Buckle was directing The Beauty Queen of Leenane as part of the MADC programme. I've been a Martin McDonagh fan ever since I watched The Banshees of Inisherin. Very few playwrights do love/hate relationships as ruthlessly as McDonagh, and I figured that Buckle - as I had witnessed through the Unifaun Productions glory days - was … [Read more...] about The Beauty Queen of Leenane: as funny as it is chilling
The Little Prince: wonderfully immersive
Teatru Anon's 30th anniversary celebrations certainly called for a re-do of The Little Prince and, this time, the gorgeous adaptation of the Saint-Exupery classic received the well-deserved royal treatment at Teatru Manoel. The first production in 2021 was held at the more intimate Campus theatre as part of ŻiguŻajg festival; this time round, the company had absolutely no … [Read more...] about The Little Prince: wonderfully immersive
