Writer Randolph Bourne maintains that “few people ever scratch the surface, much less exhaust the contemplation of their own experiences”. Għargħur’s Dwal Ġodda theatre group’s forthcoming production Kulħadd iħokk fejn jieklu, a two-act play with text and direction by Martin Gauci, entices the audience to explore circumstances of itching and scratching caused as one is belittled and ridiculed. They should also explore whether the ones who cause it should be considered a case of ridicule themselves.

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The play revolves around a group of tertiary students researching how they could help those who feel ridiculed by discovering ways to stand on their own two feet. After all, as a Chinese proverb proclaims, ‘when the itch is inside the boot, scratching outside provides little consolation’.

Kulħadd iħokk fejn jieklu will be premiered by Dwal Ġodda at Spazju Teatrali in Għargħur, on Friday at 8pm, with repeat performances on Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6.30pm. There is no curtain-up or curtain-down. Therefore, the itching and scratching can possibly continue over a glass of wine and some nibbles, which, if the audience wishes, could start before the play commences. For more information, call 9928 8288 or 7909 2624 or visit Dwal Ġodda’s Facebook page.