Why Me? – A passion play with a difference

The musical Għaliex Jien? Il-passjoni b’differenza is being staged once again, upon general request, at Teatru Astra on Palm Sunday.

Ghaliex Jien? Il-Passjoni b’differenza is different in the sense that the musical does not only retell the story of the passion of Jesus in a traditional way but also seeks to transport the essence of certain values into a contemporary context.

The plot questions certain decisions taken then and now, as well as attacks attitudes such as hypocrisy and injustice that were present in Jesus’s times but also in today’s social context.

The story in itself also treats values such as love, loyalty, responsibility and the everlasting struggle between what’s good and what’s bad, as well as often ponders on the perennial question “why me?” when things go really bad.

The three-act musical is written by Joe Chircop and composed by Patrick Vella, Andrew Zammit and Mark Tonna. The production, which is being put up by the Għaqda Armar San Ġorġ Martri (made up of volunteers working all year round in preparation for the feast of St George in July) and the Membri Atturi Teatru Astra, involves the participation of a number of actors that throughout the years have volunteered in productions at the Teatru Astra as well as a number of young actors.

• Tickets may be obtained from the Teatru Astra bar or by phone on 2155 6256 or 7925 6897. More information may be obtained online: www.lastella.com.mt.