In its overseas premiere, the powerful play Lampedusa contrasts the lives of a fisherman retrieving the bodies of refugees drowned at sea with a Syrian woman facing daily prejudice in the UK.

Through two interwoven monologues, Stefano (Mikhail Basmadjian) narrates his terrifying, yet real stories. And in bleakest corners of the UK, Denise (Pia Zammit) collects pay day loans, witnessing crippling hardship and faces a barrage of complaints about immigration.
Anders Lustagarten's powerful story puts us behind the headlines of two strangers finding hope and connection where they least expect it. Set in Lampedusa and the UK, the storyline echoes the sentiments felt in Malta... and beyond. The play is directed by Herman Grech.

The play will be held at St James Cavalier, Valletta on the following days: In English on 26, 28 February at 8pm and in Maltese translated by Immanuel Mifsud on 21, 25, 27 February at 8pm.

There will be a discussion with the author after performances on 25, 26, 27, 28 February.

For more information phone on 2122 3200.