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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 6 OCTOBER 2019 7 CULTURE THEATRE THE famous cold case of Giuseppe Pinelli will be re- opened with a twist by Mas- querade Theatre Company next month, in a hilarious con- temporary take on the explo- sive political farce, Accidental Death of an Anarchist. Penned by Nobel Prize- winning Italian playwright Dario Fo in 1970, Accidental Death of an Anarchist tells the story of the investiga- tion into the death of a sus- pected anarchist following a fall from a fourth-floor police station window. Only one person can solve the mystery of whether Pinelli jumped or was pushed, and that unlike- ly detective happens to be a certified lunatic with a knack for impersonation. "The play is an absurdist classic about institutional corruption. It is an explora- tion of the various people and organisations that are supposed to help and protect us, but sometimes don't," ex- plains the play's director, Ian Moore. "And although it was written in the 70s, it is still relevant today, highlight- ing that these institutions occasionally still don't have the interests of those they serve at heart. This new ad- aptation is a glorious battle of the individual against the establishment, of underdog against overlord, of anarchy against tyranny." In a first for Malta, this clas- sic farce - which has a politi- cal sting in its tail - will now be given renewed energy in the Masquerade production, with an all-female cast that is led by some of the country's funniest comediennes. Moore hopes that ap- proaching the subject from a female perspective might offer new insights. "The characters will retain the gender - all but one of the six are men - and I wanted to explore what institutional corruption within a system means to women. Mocking the bureaucracy from a lower status is a trope seen often in comedy, but rarely with a fe- male perspective. Seeing fe- male performers playing men has a great deal of comedic mileage, and the production offers an opportunity for new voices to be heard in familiar, albeit usually male, roles." The new production will feature an all-star cast led by Maltese favourite, Pia Zam- mit, who delighted audiences recently in Comedy Knights and in Stitching. She is joined by fellow top comediennes Antonella Axisa, Louiselle Vassallo, Maria Caruana, Ga- briella Mendes and Saman- tha Gauci. Booking is now open on- line for this cross-gender and criminally funny production, at www.masquerademalta. com. Masquerade's production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo will be staged at Blue Box - M Space, Oscar Zammit Street, Msida, on 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 November 2019, with all performances starting at 8pm. Tickets and more information are available online at www.masquerade- malta.com. Booking now open for Dario Fo farcical classic with an all-female twist Masquerade Theatre Company will stage Dario Fo's criminally comical play Accidental Death of an Anarchist later this year Photo by Emma Micallef kreattivita.org ziguzajg.org +356 21 223200 Spazju Kreattiv St James Cavalier Castille Place VLT 1060 - Outstanding experience in festival programming, with a portfolio demonstrating artistic excellence in developing work for children and young people; - Experience in an arts leadership position with a creative passion and enthusiasm to drive forward an established national creative project; - Thorough knowledge and understanding in fundraising and financial planning and management; - Extensive understanding and access to international circuits; - Knowledge of Malta's cultural and creative ecology, with special focus on the national creative sector and available programmes for children and young people. - A motivational letter (maximum 500 words) detailing the applicant's suitability for the role. - A detailed CV, and a career portfolio highlighting previous experience on similar high-profile projects. - Applications are to be sent to Fondazzjoni Kreattività on applications@kreattivita.org - Closing date for applications is Friday 18th October 2019 at 12:00pm. - More information about the call can be found on the website www.kreattivita.org/en/fondazzjoni/vacancies/ Fondazzjoni Kreattività is seeking candidates for the post of Festival Director for the ŻiguŻajg International Arts Festival for Children and Young People. The chosen candidate will be required to plan and develop the Festival programme, and champion the ŻiguŻajg brand. CALL FOR FESTIVAL DIRECTOR KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS NEED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: