Watch: Didn’t Catch Il-Każin Tal-Imqarbin? Here’s A Taste Of What You Missed

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Luke Saydon’s smash hit Il-Każin Tal-Imqarbin just finished its second sold out run, receiving another heap of rave reviews from adoring audiences.The show, which captivated audiences with its moving portrayal of 1980s Malta, particularly the struggles of the queer community during the AIDS epidemic, became one of the most talked-about and praised productions of 2024 and was revived for a second run all through September of this year.The ever-so talented cast, made up of Luke Saydon himself, Jamie Cardona, Ryan Grech, Raphael Pace and Josette Ciappara brought the story to life with powerful performances. Including the song Raġel Normali posted to social media by Pace yesterday in remembrance of the fantastic artistic journey.“Forever grateful to the entire @saydonstudio team and creatives for the trust and space to bring this role to life,” he wrote. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)The heartfelt musical, which touched on themes of loss, resilience, and identity, had an overwhelming response from audiences. Many were left in tears, acknowledging that it was one of the best Maltese productions they had ever seen.With an original musical score arranged by Matteo Depares and Aleandro Spiteri and an emotional stage design by Andrew Borg Wirth, Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin has managed to start a much-needed conversation in a way only theatre can.It reminded audiences that art doesn’t just entertain; it heals, it confronts, and it connects us to who we are.If you missed this remarkable production but still want to experience its story, the playscript is available to order here. Until then, all we can do is hope that Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin finds its way back to the stage for a third, equally triumphant run.Did you watch Il-Każin tal-Imqarbin?Footage: Saydon Studio•