Some of Malta’s top actors will re-enact the Passion of Christ in aid of Mount Carmel Hospital and to raise awareness on mental health.

Vermiglio Theatre Productions will be staging the Passion of Christ in the fields surrounding the hospital making it an interactive and unique experience.

The fields surrounding the hospital will double up as the streets of Jerusalem on and the audience will become part of the drama. A number of natural spots will serve as backdrops to the scenes and monologues.

“The way we are presenting the play is intended to make those who attend feel as if they were part of the crowd witnessing the last two days in the life of Jesus prior to his resurrection. It is for this reason that we have not made any use of amplification throughout the walk,” said director Alan Fenech, who is also playing Jesus.

In the main roles one can find actors of the likes of Mario Micallef as the narrator, Ronnie Galea as Simon Peter Triccas as Jacob, Joe Pace as Pontius Pilate, Michael Tabone as Joseph from Arimatea, Gabriella Parsons as Mary Magdalene, Moira Muscat as the Blessed Virgin, Manuel Cassar as Nahum, Renato Dimech as James, and Andy Catania as Judas Iscariot, among others.

The play will be held between March 21 and 23. Entrance is €5 (children under 12 years of age enter for free) with all proceeds going towards the projects undertaken by Mount Carmel Hospital.

For more information call 7908 5892 or send an email on ilmixja@gmail.com or a Facebook message on the official page Il-Mixja 2016. One may also choose to book online from the official website www.ilmixja.com.