Malta Theatre

Castillo – Take Two does theatre

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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

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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

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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

Zoom Hybrid Performance

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I walked into Tyrone Grima's Zoom Hybrid Performance, a one-hour theatre production taking place this weekend at the Inquisitor's Palace, not sure what to expect. I had been told that there was a choice of three versions to watch, two of them live and the other one online. One would involve the serving of nibbles; the other would give me a backstage, 360-degree view of all … [Read more...] about Zoom Hybrid Performance

Whats Their Names Theatre Review

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Photo: Whats Their Names Theatre There is a point, in Whats Their Names Theatre's A Midsummer Night's Dream, when - towards the end of the play - Hermia (Tina Rizzo) discovers that Lysander (Gianni Selvaggi) has transferred his affections to Helena (Sandie von Brockdorff) and she loses it, resulting in the infamous scuffle between the two female protagonists. Things heat … [Read more...] about Whats Their Names Theatre Review