Il-Kaptan u s-Sultan is Atturi Salesjani’s latest youth initiative written by Trevor Zahra. The talented cast and crew, put together by Leon Xuereb, consists of teenagers from different theatrical backgrounds, including Atturi Salesjani, Masquerade, The Drama Centre, the Manoel Theatre and the JC Theatre Group.
King Jean Karl I is the most pessimistic ruler ever. But what will happen when he disguises himself as a navy captain and visits his own palace? How will he react when he finds out that his daughter intends to marry behind his back and that his mother-in-law is planning to have him killed?
Zahra’s comical wit surely does not go amiss in this panto-style comedy.
• Il-Kaptan u s-Sultan, directed by Xuereb himself and choreographed by Martina Azzopardi and Tamara Vella, is being performed at the Salesian Theatre, Sliema, on Saturday at 7.30pm and Sunday at 6.30pm, with an extra performance for schools on Friday at 11am, with proceeds from the school show in aid of Dr Klown.
Admission is €10 for adults (16+) and €5 for children. Booking is available from www.ticketline.com.mt with the audience free to choose seating on the night.