1986... A phone rings. "Hello?" A voice delivers instructions - guiding the way to a secret club called Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin. A place of irreverence, where men come to be free. Here, the outside world ceases to exist. Men dance. Men kiss. Men tease. Men fall in love with men. But one day, the virus arrives. And the music stops.

From the award-winning production team behind It-Teatru tal-Miskin, this October, comes an evocative new queer musical in Maltese, Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin. Penned by Luke Saydon, the show is inspired by true Maltese queer stories - a love letter to an uncelebrated generation. Directed by Denise Mulholland and movement directed by Chakib Zidi, the production features a stellar cast namely Jamie Cardona, Luke Saydon, Ryan Grech, Raphael Pace and Josette Ciappara.

With the first two weekends of performances sold out, a third set of performances running from

24 to 27 October have been added due to overwhelming demand. Prioritising accessibility, the production offers accessible seating, a touch tour, a digital show pack, relaxed performances and concessions.

Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin is rated 15+ and will be performed at the Valletta Campus Theatre in Maltese with English subtitles on 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26 October and with Maltese subtitles on 20 October.

This project is supported by Arts Council Malta, Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, MGRM and HIV Malta.

 

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