Photo: Jacobo Sammut Hugh Whitemore's Breaking the Code is based on the poignant life story of Alan Turing, the man who broke the code for the German Enigma, allowing the Allies to foresee upcoming strikes and playing a pivotal role in helping them win World War II. Turing's backstory is pretty heartbreaking - his invaluable contribution did not receive widespread … [Read more...] about Breaking the Code: Alan Turing
Malta Theatre
Il-Qarċilla 2022: Oh, Politics
Photo: Dorian Bugeja Il-Qarċilla and the upcoming elections are a marriage made in comedy heaven Il-Qarċilla is one of those Malta carnival events that I was kind of, sort of vaguely familiar with, but that I'd never actually experienced. I have a confession to make - farcical comedy is really not my thing, and I wasn't sure I'd appreciate it. Having said that, I was also … [Read more...] about Il-Qarċilla 2022: Oh, Politics
Castillo – Take Two does theatre
Castillo by Take Two - not a theatre production I was expecting, I will be honest. And yet, in many ways it made sense. Anyone who has read Clare Azzopardi's original novel (upon which this production is based) will be aware of the complex web of characters and narratives that continuously jump across two timelines. My first thoughts were that this would not be an easy … [Read more...] about Castillo – Take Two does theatre
Black Mountain by MADC: Review
Photo Sebio Aquilina MADC's Black Mountain kicks off harmlessly enough. A couple on a quiet retreat in the mountains, what could be more pleasant than that, right? It only takes a few minutes, however, for the audience to pick up on the fact that something is very wrong here. Clearly, the couple, Rebecca (Antonella Axisa) and Paul (Mikhail Basmadjian), are not sharing the … [Read more...] about Black Mountain by MADC: Review
The Little Prince at ŻiguŻajg
Photo: Elisa von Brockdorrf One hell of a touching performance that is not just for the little ones It is a matter of consequence to watch Teatru Anon's The Little Prince, whatever your age. it is also an ephemeral experience, a production that for an hour transports the audience to a magical world full of pathos. Those who have seen the production will understand my … [Read more...] about The Little Prince at ŻiguŻajg
