The Hamlet Trilogy

On May 11, 12 and 13 the MADC will present The Hamlet Trilogy, three linked one-act plays by Nick Warburton showing the trials and tribulations of an amateur theatre company before, during and after a production of Hamlet.

The first play is titled Easy Stages, the second, Don’t Blame it on the Boots and the third Distracted Globe.

The three plays feature the same characters and it is therefore recommended to be seen as an integrated whole.

The plays are fast-paced and there are plenty of laughs. The dialogue sparkles with wit and innuendo. The characters and the absurd situations they get into are familiar with theatre-goers, who will sympathise with the earnest efforts of everyone to do their best in trying circumstances.

The Hamlet Trilogy has developed from the Short ‘N’ Sweet workshops held by the MADC in recent months. The workshops are designed to give newcomers and less-experienced people a taste of all aspects of theatre from page to stage and to develop their acting and directing skills.

All participants are helping with technical support – costumes, set design and painting, programme design and props.

The production as well as the short ‘N’ Sweet workshops, are part of the MADC’s efforts to encourage new faces to the local theatre scene, on or behind the stage. The main aim of The Hamlet Trilogy is to enable participants to build their stagecraft and experience in front of an audience. And to have fun while doing so.

The cast includes Joe Depasquale, Steffi Thake, Philip Tabone, Beryl Fenech, Maria Cristina Caruana, Aleksandra Radulovic, Enrica Garroni, Jessica Camilleri, Justin Camilleri and Tom Farrugia.

Chris Hudson is director, Cynthia Busuttil is assistant director and Colin Willis is executive producer.

The plays are being held at the MADC clubrooms in St Venera. Tickets sell at €5 each.

Bookings at bookings@madc.biz or 7979 6234. For further information contact Colin Willis (9986 2251, cgswillis@hotmail.com) or Chris Hudson (9920 7519, ukguy45@yahoo.com).