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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 24 NOVEMBER 2024 2 THEATRE National Theatre Company's first ensemble makes stunning debut with Miti Miti MALTA'S national theatre company, Teatru Malta, has celebrated a remarkable mile- stone with the debut of its first-ever ensemble, Grupp Teatru Malta, in the highly acclaimed interactive produc- tion, Miti Miti. Premiering this weekend at the Ziguzajg Festi- val, the show has been hailed as one of the festival's highlights, receiving glowing reviews from fellow theatre-makers and au- diences alike. Directed by Artistic Director Sean Buhagiar, Miti Miti is an innovative bilingual theatrical experience that brings Greek myths to life in an interactive format. Children are invited to shape the narrative by choos- ing which myths to experience, from Medusa to Pegasus, ex- ploring themes like jealousy, greed, and choice. With dy- namic performances by Grupp Teatru Malta, the show uses song, dance, magic, and pup- petry to create an immersive, playful atmosphere. The show is meant for children, teenagers and adults. The ensemble itself, composed of some Malta's top performers, delivered a remarkable debut. Featuring Rebecca Camilleri, Philip Leone Ganado, Michela Farrugia, Christian Scicluna, and Sandie Von Brockdorff, Grupp Teatru Malta has prov- en to be a formidable new force in Maltese theatre. "Launching the ensemble with Miti Miti was a deliberate choice," said Buhagiar. "This production demanded versatility, creativ- ity, and connection with our youngest audiences – qualities this ensemble brought in abun- dance. We wanted to say: "The- atre for young people is very, very important. So important it deserve's to be the first ever na- tional theatre ensemble's debut show. The scripts of the stories, were written by celebrated au- thor Saviour Pirotta - probably Malta's first professional writ- er. The show was co-created with Buhagiar and it strikes a perfect balance between Mal- tese and English, reflecting the bilingual reality of Maltese cul- ture. The music, composed by Albert Garzia, seamlessly inter- twines both languages in lyrics and songs, adding accessibility and inclusivity to the storytell- ing. "Working with Saviour, Albert and James has been an incredible collaboration," said Buhagiar. "We wanted to create something authentic, ours." The show's premiere weekend drew enthusiastic feedback, with critics praising its en- gaging interactivity, the won- derfully imaginative design by James Dimech, and powerful performances. As one of the standout productions of the Ziguzajg Festival, Miti Miti is setting a new standard for fam- ily theatre in Malta. Audiences still have a chance to catch this groundbreak- ing show, with six final per- formances scheduled for this weekend. Don't miss the oppor- tunity to experience the magic of Miti Miti – a production that is as entertaining as it is inspir- ing. For kids and adults alike! For tickets and more infor- mation, visit www.teatrumal- ta.org.mt or ziguzajg.org. Photogrpahy above and below by Neil Darmanin