When it's gone past midnight and you're still heatedly debating a play that you saw earlier that evening, well that there is an excellent sign of the impact of the production. And Kif Tgħallimt Insuq (Du' Theatre, Theatre Next Door) certainly leaves an impact. The play has been translated to Maltese from the original Pulitzer-winning script by Paula Vogel and it brings … [Read more...] about Kif Tgħallimt Insuq Review – a horrific mosaic of abuse
Simone Spiteri
Għanjiet il-Baħħ: a devastating romantic tragedy
Jacob Piccinino and Simone Spiteri in Għanjiet il-Baħħ From the very moment the two actors erupt on stage, Għanjiet il-Baħħ transfixes the audience with a horrifyingly honest depiction of addiction and toxic relationships. I had never quite appreciated the saying 'like a car crash' until I found myself unable to gaze away from what the protagonists of this play were doing … [Read more...] about Għanjiet il-Baħħ: a devastating romantic tragedy
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
So this week Appuntamenti returns to our stages
A game-changer for Maltese theatre, Simone Spiteri's work is once again being produced by Du Theatre. Ten years ago, Appuntamenti was staged by Du Theatre. The script, penned by Simone Spiteri, went on to win the National Francis Ebejer playwriting competition that year. It turned out to be a seminal moment for Malta's theatre scene. Appuntamenti was … [Read more...] about So this week Appuntamenti returns to our stages