This is reflected in the arts sector economy of scale more specifically in pay rates terms and the vast number of jobs and skills people who are independently working the industry need to encompass to survive. The standard of performance is good and the talent is certainly here however as a nation we are still struggling to view arts performance as a valid career option in itself. The local theatrical scene has moved from strength to strength as we are now reaping the benefits of performing arts schools’ students and more funding opportunities for new work, education and export of work. What do you make of the local theatrical scene? What would you change about it? Good quality scripts will hopefully be the common denominator for the company’s choice of repertoire. The piece doesn’t necessarily set the tone of future work in terms of content however the ensemble-focused and collaborative nature is indicative of how we like to work as a team. The standard of performance is good and the talent is certainly here The gothic style of the piece appealed to us and we are delighted to put the production on across Halloween. We like the narrative style and strong emphasis on story-telling, as well as the creative ensemble work in the piece. What appeals to you about this production, and does it set the tone for the kind of work that company will aim to put up in future?Įrnest and the Pale Moon is a piece written by the playwright Oliver Lansely - who also forms one part of the theatre company Les Enfants Terribles who came to Malta last year to do some student workshops. You have chosen Ernest and the Pale Moon as your inaugural production. We hope that the company will be recognised for excellence and that the work will excite and enthral its audiences. Luke Saydon has composed an original score for this piece for example, and we have Moritz Zavan collaborating with Late Interactive on lights design. Beyond this we want to work in a collaborative way with other talented professionals in the industry. We all bring different skills to the table based on our strengths – from directing, acting, music to marketing and production. What does the gathering of theatre practitioners behind The Shrinking Violets have in common, and what kind of hopes and ambitions –collective or otherwise - do you all have for the company? Thomas Camilleri takes on the titular role in Ernest and the Pale Moon
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