Lampedusa by Anders Lustgarten

In its overseas premiere, the powerful play Lampedusa contrasts the lives of a fisherman retrieving the bodies of refugees drowned at sea with a Syrian woman facing daily prejudice in the UK. 

Through two interwoven monologues, Stefano (Mikhail Basmadjian) narrates his terrifying, yet real stories. And in bleakest corners of the UK, Denise (Pia Zammit) collects pay day loans, witnessing crippling hardship and faces a barrage of complaints about immigration.

Anders Lustagarten’s powerful story puts us behind the headlines of two strangers finding hope and connection where they least expect it.

Set in Lampedusa and the UK, the storyline echoes the sentiments felt in Malta...and beyond.

A discussion about the play with author Anders Lustgarten will follow the performances on the 25, 26, 27, 28 February.

13, 14, 18, 20, 26, 28 February 2016 in English; 
19, 21, 25, 27 February 2016 in Maltese

A play by Anders Lustgarten
Performed in Maltese on certain nights in a translation by Immanuel Mifsud

Directed by Herman Grech
Starring Mikhail Basmadjian, Pia Zammit

‘His best yet… brave, bold and moving.’
★★★★ Guardian

‘A powerful plea for empathy.’
★★★★ Stage

‘It’s activism starting with self.’
★★★★ Exeunt

DISCOUNT ON ALL TICKETS UNTIL 17 JANUARY.


Ticket Prices:

All Fridays - €18
All Thursdays - €15
All Saturdays - €20
All Sundays - €18