An invisible city unveils itself

There is an invisible city outside the bastion walls, but it will soon be revealed thanks to Theatre anon’s most ambitious project to date. Ospizio is a fascinating tale; one that is also spectacular, magical and hilarious, but also touching because the story does not only reveal the history of the city, but it may even perhaps tell you something about yourself. Follow Magda on her journey. Meet Paolo Passionei, who was Malta’s longest-serving Inquisitor, his secret mistress and their two daughters; the mad Mayor; the Monsignor; the heartthrob lawyer; Madam Sylvie, gatekeeper to the land of the forgotten; Di and Do, the perfect incompetents; Milly the cranky old woman; Rozita, who summons ghosts whenever she sings; and Pandora who leads the Chorus of the Forgotten. Passionei’s life is just one of the many fascinating events encompassing Ospizio. Theatre anon’s multilingual story is a fictional one, inspired by the site’s colourful history and the intriguing characters that inhabited it. This highly entertaining production promises big laughs and plenty of magic. The audience is invited to embark on this journey with our large cast of actors, dancers, singers and The Big Band Brothers. The cast includes Isabella Attard, Toni Attard, Daniel Azzopardi, Narcy Calamatta, Stefan Farrugia, Paula Fleri-Soler, Charlotte Grech, Sandra Mifsud, Liliana Portelli, Hannah Schembri and Louiselle Vassallo. Artistic direction is at the hands of Paul Portelli, while Pierre Portelli is on design. Theatre anon has also collaborated with writer Clare Azzopardi on the project. Ticket prices €15.00; concessions for students and senior citizens €10.00. Free admission to children aged 12 and under. It would be advisable for audience members to wear practical shoes for this performance. Tickets are available from www.maltaticket.com or from any of the following outlets in Malta and Gozo: Exotique, Agenda, Vodafone, Bookends and Newskiosk.