THE SHOW
1986.
The phone rings. Hello? A voice gives clear directions. Directions to a secret club known as "Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin".
You must come alone. You must check that no one is following you. You must ring the bell. And once you're through the gate- you'll be hit by the scent of people just like you.
You're at the Każin. A place of irreverence. Where men come to be free.
At the Każin, the world outside does not exist. Men dance. Men kiss. Men tease. And men fall in love with men.
Until one day, the virus arrives. And the music stops.
From the award winning production team behind “It-Teatru tal-Miskin”, comes a brand new musical by Luke Saydon. Inspired by true Maltese queer stories, this show is a love letter to a queer generation that went uncelebrated. Their defiant joy, their deep connections and their resilience. With direction by Denise Mulholland and movement by Chakib Zidi, Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin is ready to open its doors.
INFO
RUNNING TIME:
2 hours, no interval
SUITABLE FOR AGES:
15+
LANGUAGE:
Maltese
VENUE:
Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta
CAST
CREATIVE TEAM
PRODUCER U MARKETING
LIGHT DESIGN
PERCUSSION
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR
DRAMATURGE
DESIGNER
PRODUCER
ARRANGER
CELLO
SOUND DESIGN
ACCESS
TRIGGER WARNINGS
This show contains themes of loss and grief, illness, social stigma, infidelity and homophobic insinuations as a product of the time when the story is set.
SUBTITLES
The performance of the 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th and 26th October will have ENGLISH subtitles.
The performance of the 20th October will have MALTESE subtitles.
The subtitles screen is situated on the left hand side front of the seating plan. Kindly choose a seat which best suits your viewing preference.
ACCESSIBLE SEATING
The Valletta Campus Theatre has step-free access and is wheelchair accessible. We kindly ask you to contact us HERE so we can not only reserve a space for you but also make sure theatre staff can facilitate your experience.
TOUCH TOUR
The production will be hosting a touch tour for our blind or visually impaired (BVI) audience members. BVI patrons will be invited to come into the theatre before the performance to explore the space, handle props, costumes and be provided with extra details to enable a most engaging theatrical experience. These touch tours are available for any performance. Kindly book your free session HERE.
ACCESSIBLE DIGITAL SHOW PACK
The production has an accompanying digital show pack which further elaborates on the background research of the piece, themes that people might find upsetting, an access map to the theatre, and an emotional guide to the piece.
This show pack contains spoilers !
RELAXED PERFORMANCES
A relaxed performance is a welcoming, inclusive showing of the piece designed specifically for those who may benefit from a more flexible theatre environment. The show is delivered in a space with softer lighting, gentler sound levels and a relaxed attitude towards movement and noise in the audience. It is tailored for individuals with sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities or anyone who would may feel uneasy in a theatre environment.
If you would like to attend such a relaxed performance, please e-mail us HERE.
CONCESSIONS
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy this performance, which is why we offer a variety of concessions to make your experience even more accessible.
If you are a student, a person who is out of work, a senior or anyone who might face any barrier in paying for a ticket - please reach out to us. For we want you to be part of our audience. We have a handful of reduced tickets available for each performance. Please write to us and we'll do our best to ensure you can come experience this show.
E-mail us HERE for concessions.
GALLERY
Photos of the Research and Development Cast:
Andrew Buhagiar, Jamie Cardona, Raphael Pace, Josette Ciappara and Ryan Grech.
Photography by Klara Vassallo & Emma Micallef
PARTNERS
