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While being here I've been to see several productions by maltese Theatre companies.

Many of them are excellent.

Last night we went to see "Festen" an award winning play that got rave reviews in the West End.

The acting directing and staging of the play was brilliant and would have put many uk companies to shame.

It was in a brand new theatre space called "Blue box " at "Mspace" in msida. All built by a powerhouse of a man called Tony Bezzina and his wife Veronica. They have great vision and the little theatre there is superb for this type of production.

The rather shameful thing was there were no expats there last night ( opening night) and I rarely see any others at any show I go to.

It's such a shame that people are missing out on some brilliant performances from several very good companies.

So come on guys stop watching the telly and go and see something worthwhile, and support these shows, most are in English and show how hard people work for a production that sells so few seats.

Tonight were going to Valetta to see "innocent Flesh" which is one night only but won high praise when it was first shown last year. I'm sure it will be another highlight on these long winter nights.