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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 23 FEBRUARY 2025 2 THEATRE Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'How I Learned to Drive' makes its Maltese debut at Theatre Next Door A Pulitzer Prize-winning play that shook the world of theatre is now making its Maltese-lan- guage debut. Produced by Dù Theatre and translated to Mal- tese by Simone Spiteri, Paula Vogel's How I Learned to Drive, Kif Tgħallimt Insuq, comes to Theatre Next Door, a story of power, control, and the devas- tating effects of abuse. A landmark in contemporary theatre, Vogel's play is a grip- ping and darkly poetic explora- tion of grooming, manipulation and family complicity. Beneath its sharp wit and nuanced sto- rytelling lies an unflinching portrayal of pedophilia, abuse, and the long-term psychological impact on survivors. Now, more than twenty-five years after its American debut, the themes re- main as urgent and relevant as ever. Directed by Chiara Hyzler, this production follows Iż-Żgħira, a young girl whose world is shaped by a complex and trou- bling relationship with her driv- ing instructor. As she recounts her journey with raw vulnerabil- ity and unsettling sincerity, the lines between care and control, affection and manipulation, be- gin to blur. Kif Tgħallimt Insuq forces audiences to confront difficult truths delivered with masterful storytelling, biting humour and an unapologetic candour that is unique to the Maltese language. Bringing this bold and necessary piece to life is an exceptional cast featuring Simone Spiteri, Peter Galea, Moira Vassallo, Pierre Stafrace, Maria Buckle, Magdalena Van Kuilenburg, and Adam Ryan. Kif Tgħallimt Insuq is being staged at Theatre Next Door on 28th February till Sunday 2nd March and from Friday 7th March till Sunday 9th March with an extra show added on Friday 14th March. Shows on the 1st, 8th and 14th March will also include English subtitles. Follow this link for tick- ets and more information: h t t p s : / / w w w . f m t . c o m . m t / event-details/kif-tghallimt-in- suq-2025-02-28-20-00 This production is supported by Arts Council Malta, Theatre Next Door, APS Bank, and Vic- tim Support Malta. Important trigger warning: This production addresses sen- sitive and potentially distressing topics, including pedophilia, grooming, sexual abuse, and manipulation, as well as the last- ing impact on survivors. Viewer discretion is advised. Minimum age: 15.