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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 10 APRIL 2022 5 THEATRE Il-Mixja 2022 returns to Verdala Palace Some of Malta's top actors re- enact the Passion of Christ in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation SOME of Malta's most estab- lished actors will be getting together to form a formidable cast in aid of charity. Vermi- glio Theatre Productions will be taking the Passion of Christ to the grounds of the majestic Verdala Palace in Buskett mak- ing it an interactive and unique experience for all those who de- cide to attend. The pictoresque grounds will be replacing the streets of Jerusalem on that his- torical night and the audience will become part of the drama. The play will once again be held under the distinct patronage of the President of Malta. The audience will be guided through the main stages of the passion of Jesus, leading to the crucifixion. A number of natu- ral spots will serve as backdrops to the scenes and monologues which bring the events to the au- dience in a realistic and personal manner. The play presents the passion of Jesus Christ in such a way as to make the audience feel and experience the happenings on that day in Jerusalem. "The way we are presenting the play is intended to make those who attend feel as if they were part of the crowd witnessing the last two days in the life of Jesus prior to his resurrection. It is for this rea- son that we have not made any use of amplification throughout the walk", commented director Alan Fenech. The cast includes a number of established actors whose faces are familiar to those who love following local theatre and tele- vision productions. For the first time, the role of Christ will be entrusted to up and coming ac- tor John Vassallo who has inher- ited the role from Alan Fenech. "Having such a cast of actors is a guarantee of a very high quality production. The audience will have the chance to see the artists they admire perform very close to them and this adds to the at- mosphere which is already very unique due to the costumes and the setting", added Michelle Ze- rafa, co-producer and assitant director. The play will be held on the 12th, 13th and 14th April at 7:30pm. Entrance is €10 (chil- dren under 12 years of age enter for free) with all proceeds going towards the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation. In or- der to ensure a better experience for each member of the audi- ence tickets are limited and prior booking is highly recommended. For more information or to re- serve your place in the audience call on 99576139 or send an email on ilmixja@gmail.com or a Facebook message on the of- ficial page Il-Mixja 2022. One may also choose to book online from the official website www.il- mixja.com.