The Utrecht based music theatre group Het Filiaal [ 'the branch'] performed the beautiful theatre play Miss Ophelia at the MITP theatre in Valletta. After performances in New York, Edinburgh and Dublin it was Malta's turn. Miss Ophelia is an ‘object theatre’ piece, based on the picture book Ophelia’s Shadow Theatre by Michael Ende. It's about an old lady collecting shadows. At night they leave her bag to tell and play the most beautiful stories. All characters are done by Ramses Graus and Mirthe Klieverik.
These performances are the result of good cooperation between Sarah Spiteri, artistic leader of the festival, and the City of Utrecht. During three shows many children from Maltese schools enjoyed the play a lot. Also the teachers were impressed.
Miss Ophelia herself is still enjoying her stay in Malta, looking over Grand harbour, looking for ..… shadows.
'Miss Ophelia was considered the highlight of the festival.
The raw reality of Ophelia's life as characterised by solely two peolple on stage, and their simple, yet beautiful props, enthralled the boys and their accompanying teachers. It was, by far, a touching and impressive performance. The two actors deserve much acclaim for their wonderful rendition of Ophelia's life path.
The raw reality of Ophelia's life as characterised by solely two peolple on stage, and their simple, yet beautiful props, enthralled the boys and their accompanying teachers. It was, by far, a touching and impressive performance. The two actors deserve much acclaim for their wonderful rendition of Ophelia's life path.
Said Catherine Cachia of St. Edward's College Junior School at Malta.
