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Amélie – The Musical Review: 4.5 stars

Ramona Depares
May 14, 2026

A spectacular, entertaining and highly professional production.

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Il-Ħajja Sigrieta tan-Nanna Ġenoveffa Review – 5 stars

May 3, 2026

All the funnies and the feels with excellent stage pacing.

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Interview: Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Ed MacArthur

April 24, 2026

String V Spitta comes to Malta

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De Mondion Signature Saturdays: My experience

April 19, 2026

A leisurely à la carte lunch

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1984 Review: strong and unsettling – 4 stars

March 8, 2026

Intelligently staged and unsettling piece of theatre

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Press Mute: Prioritising the message – 3.5 stars

March 5, 2026

Doesn’t always translate into compelling drama

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Noti Mil-Loki Tal-Big G’s: a riot of laughter, just shy of greatness – 4 stars

February 25, 2026

A wonderful romp

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Chucky’s Solo Panto 2025: 4 stars

December 29, 2025

An onslaught of disparate jokes that land perfectly.

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The Full Monty Review: 2.5 stars

October 29, 2025

A production that’s let down by the lack of tightness and pacing.

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Naħliflek Review: 4.5 stars

October 23, 2025

One of the most powerful local productions I’ve seen recently

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Former Head of News at Times of Malta, turned freelance journalist and creative writer. Three books published, 3 journalism awards, 1 Arts Council Malta award, work published locally & internationally.

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A leisurely à la carte lunch

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Bahia Restaurant: Nanna’s twist is a definite winner.

Zest is still leading the charge in Asian fusion on the local front.

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A stunning oasis on the outskirts of the capital.

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Cantine Pellegrino boasts a long-wine heritage that started in Marsala back in 1880.

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Completely justifies the awards scooped upon launch.

Your tastebuds will be seduced, oh-so-sweetly.

DEEP DIVES

Maltese theatre has a longevity problem. How can it be fixed?

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How can we make the shift towards an inclusive theatre scene?

Theatre Highlights

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A spectacular, entertaining and highly professional production.

il-ħajja sigrieta tan-nanna-ġenoveffa

All the funnies and the feels with excellent stage pacing.

Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Ed MacArthur in String V SPITTA

String V Spitta comes to Malta

Fashion Highlights

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Delightful curatorial choices make this exhibition special.

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From statement pieces to survivalist chic, Handle With Care captivates our attention.

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An eclectic list of guests and designers celebrated fashion

Books Highlights

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A fascinating look at how the production came about.

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A morose, yet hauntingly beautiful, journey.

A turning point for Maltese theatre.

Arts Highlights

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A journey that sees the artist letting go of structure

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Excels on all fronts, a real game-changer

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A fusion of Mediterranean cultures on stage

News Highlights

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The living inspiration.

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Blanket Ban interview.

Is this the start of a revolution in Children’s Theatre?

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