The first-ever adaptation of Italian novelist Agnes Moon’s The Acrobat (Blood Ties) will be performed at the Spazju Kreattiv theatre for three weekends between Saturday and February 23. 

Marco Michel in The Acrobat. Photo: Jacob Sammut

As a romantic comedy detailing the relationship between two vampires, the play follows the rags-to-riches story of a young thief who finds himself locked inside the enormous abode of a mysterious man. Gripped by intense attraction, both men won’t let anything stop them from achieving their goals. 

Staged by Unifaun Theatre Productions and directed by Stephen Oliver, the Acrobat is a vampire romantic comedy that features a cast of international actors, including Cody Hively, Marco Michel, Martin Szekely, Jamie Cardona, Rambert Attard, Clayton Mallia and Mark Windsor. 

The Acrobat is being staged at St James Cavalier, Valletta on Saturday and Sunday; on February 15, 16 and 17 and on February 22-23. All shows start at 8pm. The play is suitable for audiences aged 18+. Tickets, which start at €15 for stalls and €10 for balcony seats, can be purchased from www.kreattivita.org. This project is supported by the MAF Project Fund of the Arts Council Malta.