Did you decide to take up acting because of your parents’ influence? 

I don't think there was a moment in my life where I made a conscious decision to get into theatre as it's always been part of my life. Coincidentally, when I was three I would sit quietly on my own and watch my mum, Marika, playing the part of Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing at San Anton Gardens... now I’m in the same play so many years later. When I was four I also watched my father, Edward, play Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Apparently I really enjoyed it!

I loved going to the theatre as a young child, it was exciting for me. Going to the Manoel Theatre to watch my father in the Panto was always an adventure. It was my dream to one day perform on that same stage in a Panto. At the age of four I started attending Stagecoach theatre arts school and as I got older I started to take it more seriously and wanted to make it my life.

My parents always supported me and helped me. They were always honest and never cast me if they thought I wasn't good enough for the part. It has been an advantage being around them when they were involved in plays with other production companies as I learnt a lot, and got a better idea of the do's and dont's of acting and producing.

Can it be annoying that people speak about (or compare you to) your father since he is so well known?

Not really. I'm very proud of my father. I can only hope to be as good as him one day. It's always nice to hear positive comments about him. Taking part in the same production as him is always an honour. 

In what may readers have seen you so far, and what have been your most memorable parts? 

Well, theatre has always been part of my life, mostly because of my parents. I’m involved in three or four shows a year, if I'm not acting, I'm part of the FM theatre production team. I've recently played the part of Neil in a TV series called il-Klikka which was my first TV experience. My most memorable part was Ali Baba in Ali Baba the Panto at the Manoel Theatre in 2011/12 since it was my first principal boy role.

Do you have any memorable moments from your theatrical life so far to share with us? 

Oh I have many! I was involved in a Stagecoach production in Oxford, England a couple of years ago and we were doing We Will Rock You. One of the scenes was a fight scene and one of the actors had to pretend to kick me in my crown jewels... needless to say with the adrenaline and excitement his pretend kick turned into a real one. I will never manage to hit a C sharp ever again.

Is theatre your full time career or do you have other responsibilities?

When I was studying I would get involved in two shows a year but this year I took a gap year to get some experience teaching drama and producing. I'm also the lead singer/rhythm guitarist in a band called Overnight Project. I used to play football regularly but had to give it up as I was too busy with studies and shows. However, in September I'm moving to Edinburgh to study Drama and Performance so I'm very excited about that!

Tell us about the play you’re currently in. 

Much Ado About Nothing is a fantastic play. When I first read it I couldn't stop laughing… it has everything you want in a play, romance, wit, comedy and villains! Leonato, the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro who is returning from the war. Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick and Claudio. Claudio falls for Leonato's daughter Hero, while Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice, the governor's niece.

The budding love between Claudio and Hero prompts Don Pedro to arrange with Leonato for a marriage. In the days leading up to the ceremony, Don Pedro, with the help of Leonato, Claudio and Hero, attempts to sport with Benedick and Beatrice in an effort to trick the two into falling in love. Meanwhile, the villainous Don John, with the help of his allies Conrade and Borachio, plots against the happy couple, using his own form of trickery to try to destroy the marriage before it begins.

I got involved in it because my girlfriend told me she was auditioning and suggested that I should too. When I found out Chris Gatt was directing I just couldn't resist! 

What about your part?

Boracchio is Don John's henchman. He is very loyal to him and is constantly trying to plot an evil plan. He's quite sycophantic throughout, towards Leonato after he has admitted to his evil plan. I must admit, being a Baddy is so much fun!

Why should people come and watch this play?

Because everyone will laugh, we're a great cast, it's at the beautiful San Anton gardens and because Its FUN.

What’s your theatrical ambition?

To be a successful Actor and Producer.

Much Ado About Nothing will take place between the 24 and 30 July at 8:45pm. Tickets start at €15 and may be purchased from www.madc.com.mt