Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna fully supports the plans muted by government to turn the derelict ruins of the old Royal Opera House in Valletta into a temporary open-air theatre.

In a statement, FWA said that this a very good idea, as shown this year throughout the various cultural events held in this site by the Malta Arts Council.

Needless to say, that whatever is to be done should fully respect the surrounding ruins awaiting the time when enough resources and political will is found to raise from its ashes the grand old Royal Opera House as designed by Middleton-Barry in the mid-19th century, FWA said.