Writer Randolph Bourne maintains that 'few people ever scratch the surface, much less exhaust the contemplation of their own experiences'. Gharghur's DWAL GODDA theatre group's forthcoming production 'KULHADD IHOKK FEJN JIEKLU' entices the audience to explore circumstances of itching and scratching caused as one is belittled and ridiculed and, possibly, also whether the one who causes it should be considered a case of ridicule him/herself.
The play revolves around a group of tertiary students researching how they could help those who feel ridiculed by discovering ways how to stand on their own two feet. After all, as a Chinese proverb proclaims, 'when the itch is inside the boot, scratching outside provides little consolation'.
'KULHADD IHOKK FEJN JIEKLU' (a two-act play, text and direction: Martin Gauci) will be premiered by DWAL GODDA at Spazju Teatrali in Gharghur, on Friday 23rd November at 8pm with repeat performances the following Saturday 24th at 8pm and Sunday 25th at 6.30pm.
There is no curtain-up or curtain-down. Therefore, DWAL GODDA guarantees that the itching and scratching can possibly continue over a glass of wine and some nibbles, which, if the audience so wishes, could start before the play commences.