Victor De Bono and Anton Saliba in The Maids. Photos: Justin Mamo Jean Genet's The Maids was wonderfully scandalous when written back in the 1940s. It was based on a real-life story, the Papin sisters' particularly gruesome murder of their mistress and her daughter. Even before true crime podcasters discovered just how lucrative the genre is, the notorious case became … [Read more...] about The Maids, by Jean Genet Review: 4 Stars
Malta culture
Improvizza! Malta Improv Festival – a deep dive into improv theatre
Performers during this year's Improvizza: Malta Improv Festival at Spazju Kreattiv Improvizza! Malta Improv Festival is the first event of its kind for Malta. The brainchild of theatre-maker Simone Ellul, it continued to build on last year's successful improv session, Love Secrets. This year the event moved to Spazju Kreattiv to cover a fully-fledged 4-day festival that … [Read more...] about Improvizza! Malta Improv Festival – a deep dive into improv theatre
Beyond the Visible: The Metaphysical Worlds of Olaug Vethal
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
Ħobżna ta’ Kuljum Review – 5 Stars
This new script by Simone Spiteri, Ħobżna ta' Kuljum is inspired by the 1977 bread strike but, given some of the themes it tackles, it could just as easily have been taking place in 2026. You don’t need to know the historical background to enjoy this play: the narrative revolves around the lives of a conventional working-class family of the era, and it’s almost too painfully … [Read more...] about Ħobżna ta’ Kuljum Review – 5 Stars
Il-Ħajja Sigrieta tan-Nanna Ġenoveffa Review – 5 stars
Il-Ħajja Sigrieta tan-Nanna Ġenoveffa. Photo: Udjenza / Facebook It’s very rare that a theatre production comes along and I find nothing to nitpick. Well, here we are with Il-Ħajja Sigrieta tan-Nanna Ġenoveffa. The play is based on the original work by Trevor Zahra. Marta Vella’s adaptation keeps all the funnies and the feels, with excellent stage pacing. The play is … [Read more...] about Il-Ħajja Sigrieta tan-Nanna Ġenoveffa Review – 5 stars
