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
Malta arts
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
Daqsxejn ta’ Requiem lil Leli: an exquisite fever dream
Daqsxejn ta’ Requiem lil Leli started life as a poem by Immanuel Mifsud and, when it was first adapted to the stage by Teatru Anon back in 2018, I had missed it. It was brought back to life this last weekend as part of the theatre company’s 30 year anniversary celebrations, together with The Little Prince. I’ll get straight to the point: it was a real treat, the likes of … [Read more...] about Daqsxejn ta’ Requiem lil Leli: an exquisite fever dream