Ġamborì 2024

Welcome to the Second Edition of the Ġamborì Festival!

Celebrating the theatrical fire in Malta’s senior community, the culmination of our Każin 60+ series into the Ġamborì Festival is back with more energy, creativity, and laughter than ever before. Now in its second edition, this year’s festival proudly expands its reach by dividing participants into six teams, each representing one of Malta’s six regions. Around ninety-two talented performers, guided by some of Malta’s most celebrated directors, will showcase six unique comedies across three vibrant days.

Our incredible team of directors includes Narcy Calamatta, Josette Ciappara, Charlotte Grech, Joseph Galea, Anna Formosa, Nicole Cuschieri, and George Mizzi – all bringing decades of experience and creativity to the stage. The festival features works by
top-tier Maltese dramatists such as Carmel S Aquilina, Charles Casha, Tony Cassar Darien, Kilin, Gino Muscat Azzopardi, and Dr. Alfred Sant, ensuring plenty of laughs with their expertly adapted comedic scripts. This year’s festival is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Active Ageing and Community Care in Malta and Reġjun Lvant, as part of their Regional Capital of Culture programme. Without their invaluable collaboration, this project could not have come to life. The festival isn’t just about the plays – it’s about the process. From intensive workshops in May and June to rehearsals starting this September, our participants, ranging from stage veterans to first-time actors, have put in the work, ensuring that every performance is full of heart and dedication. Mark your calendars! This year’s festival will take place in the last weekend of November, at the Junior College Theatre, since the Reġjun Lvant is hosting. Organised by Teatru Malta and proudly managed by Żararti Malta Cultural Association, we invite you to witness the extraordinary energy and dedication of Malta’s 60+ community.

Here’s the lineup of comedies you won’t want to miss:

KAŻIN AĦMAR PEPPRIN (Lvant Region)
presents ‘Birthday Party’ by Gino Muscat Azzopardi,
directed by Narcy Calamatta.

KAŻIN ABJAD QOTON (Port Region)
brings ‘It-Timbru tas-Socjeta’ by Charles Casha,
directed by Charlotte Grech.

KAŻIN AĦDAR BUZBIEZ (Għawdex Region)
will perform ‘Speranza u Saffarhielu’ by Kilin,
directed by George Mizzi.

KAŻIN ISFAR LELLUX (Tramuntana Region)
stages ‘Il-Każ tal-Qattus li Miet’ by Dr. Alfred Sant,
directed by Anna Formosa and Nicole Cuschieri.

KAŻIN IKĦAL NIR (Punent Region)
presents ‘Annimali Lkoll Aħna’ by Tony Cassar Darien,
directed by Josette Ciappara.

KAŻIN VJOLA LEVANDA (Nofs in-Nhar Region)
will showcase ‘Bla Brejk’ by Carmel S Aquilina,
directed by Joseph Galea.

Whether you’re a fan of classic Maltese comedy, a supporter of local talent, or simply someone who loves the theatre, don’t miss out on this unique festival. Come celebrate the passion, creativity, and flair of Malta’s 60+. generation – because if age is just a number, theatre is timeless.