Bejn Xena u Oħra with Nikolai Azzopardi

Bejn Xena u Oħra with Nikolai Azzopardi

di Nikolai Azzopardi Productions
Stagione 1
André Mangion: Il-Proċess tal-Kitba u Min Jidħak l-Aħħar
Nikolai jilqa' lil André Mangion, l-awtur ta' Min Jidħak l-Aħħar. André jitkellem dwar il-proċess tal-kitba tiegħu u l-vjaġġ ta' kważi sentejn biex Min Jidħak l-Aħħar żviluppa minn idea għal produzzjoni teatrali. English Description: Nikolai welcomes André Mangion, the writer of Min Jidħak l-Aħħar. André discusses his writing process and the nearly two-year journey of developing Min Jidħak l-Aħħar from an idea into a theatrical production.
Vikesh Godhwani: Directing Jamie Cardona, Big Audiences & Intimate Theatre
Nikolai welcomes director Vikesh Godhwani. Vikesh reflects on his highly successful collaborations with Jamie Cardona, the process behind developing their productions, and the challenge of creating intimate theatre experiences for audiences of over a thousand people. This Podcast is a collaboration with and airs on Campus 103.7.
Gillian Zammit: Building the Next Generation of Opera in Malta
Nikolai welcomes soprano, vocal coach and founder of The Opera Nova Project Foundation, Gillian Zammit. Gillian reflects on her training as an opera singer, how the art form continues to evolve, and her work in developing the next generation of Maltese operatic talent. This Podcast is a collaboration with and airs on Campus 103.7.
Jeremy Grech: Il-Gig Economy u t-Turiżmu Kulturali
Nikolai jilqa' lill-attur u fundatur ta' Grand Tour Malta, Jeremy Grech. Jeremy jitkellem dwar ir-realtà tal-gig economy għal attur f'Malta u kif għaqqad it-teatru mal-passjoni tiegħu għall-istorja biex joħloq esperjenzi ta' turiżmu kulturali. English Description: Nikolai welcomes actor and founder of Grand Tour Malta, Jeremy Grech. Jeremy discusses the realities of the gig economy for an actor in Malta and how he combined theatre with his passion for history to create cultural tourism experiences. This Podcast is a collaboration with and airs on Campus 103.7.
Alan Montanaro: Il-Pantomima Maltija
Nikolai Azzopardi jilqa' lil Alan Montanaro, wieħed mill-aktar ismijiet sinonimi mal-pantomima Maltija. Alan jirrifletti fuq il-popolarità dejjiema tal-pantomima f'Malta, x'jagħmel Dame tassew memorabbli, u kif dan il-ġeneru evolva matul is-snin. Fost is-suġġetti l-oħra, l-episodju jesplora l-inċident ta' Robinson Crusoe tal-1985, ir-rwol tas-satira u tal-improvizzazzjoni fil-pantomima, il-produzzjoni li jmiss tal-MADC, Hercules, u għaliex il-pantomima tibqa' tattira udjenzi ta' kull età. English Description: Nikolai Azzopardi welcomes Alan Montanaro, a name synonymous with Maltese pantomime. Alan reflects on the enduring popularity of pantomime in Malta, what makes a memorable Dame, and how the genre has evolved over the years. Among other topics, the episode explores the infamous 1985 Robinson Crusoe incident, the role of satire and improvisation in pantomime, MADC's upcoming production of Hercules, and why pantomime continues to attract audiences of all ages. This Podcast is a collaboration with and airs on Campus 103.7.
Melissa Mercieca: Il-Perspettiva Tal-Ġenerazzjoni Ġdida
Nikolai Azzopardi jilqa' lill-attriċi Melissa Mercieca. Melissa taqsam il-perspettiva tagħha bħala attriċi emerġenti, filwaqt li tirrifletti fuq l-opportunitajiet u l-isfidi ta' kif tibni karriera fuq il-palk Malti. Titkellem ukoll dwar l-esperjenza tagħha bħala ko-produttur u ko-direttur ta' Love's Labour's Lost. English Description: Nikolai Azzopardi welcomes actress Melissa Mercieca. Melissa shares her perspective as an emerging actress, reflecting on the opportunities and challenges of building a career on the Maltese stage. She also discusses taking on the co-production and co-direction of Love's Labour's Lost. This Podcast is a collaboration with and airs on Campus 103.7.
Matthew Cassar: Kif Tinbena Id-Dinja Ta' fuq il-Palk | Bejn Xena U Oħra S01E04
Nikolai Azzopardi jilqa' lid-disinjatur tas-sett u l-kostumi Matthew Cassar. Matthew jirrifletti dwar kif l-ideat jiżviluppaw fid-dinja li l-udjenzi jaraw fuq il-palk. Fost is-suġġetti l-oħra, l-episodju jesplora l-proċess kreattiv wara d-disinn teatrali, id-differenzi bejn ix-xogħol f'Malta u fir-Renju Unit, u l-kollaborazzjoni meħtieġa biex produzzjoni tgħaddi mill-kunċett sal-ewwel serata. English Description: Nikolai Azzopardi welcomes set and costume designer Matthew Cassar. Matthew reflects how ideas evolve into the worlds audiences see on stage. Among other topics, the episode explores the creative process behind theatrical design, the differences between working in Malta and the UK, and the collaboration required to bring a production from concept to opening night. This Podcast is a collaboration with and airs on Campus 103.7.
Stephen Oliver: MADC, Shakespeare and Two Pantos
Nikolai Azzopardi welcomes actor, director and MADC Artistic Director Stephen Oliver. Stephen reflects on his journey from the UK to Malta, his experience leading one of the country's oldest theatre companies, why Shakespeare continues to resonate, and the challenge of producing two pantomimes at the same time. This Podcast is a collaboration with and airs on Campus 103.7.
Malcolm Galea: Il-Proċess Kreattiv, The Great Dictator u l-Fringe
Nikolai Azzopardi jilqa' lill-kittieb, attur u direttur Malcolm Galea. Malcolm jitkellem dwar il-proċess kreattiv tiegħu, l-esperjenza tal-adattament ta' The Great Dictator, kif ukoll l-isfidi u l-opportunitajiet li ġġib magħha l-esportazzjoni ta' produzzjonijiet Maltin lejn festivals internazzjonali bħall-Fringe. Fost is-suġġetti l-oħra, l-episodju jesplora d-differenza bejn il-kitba ta' kummiedja u drama, il-proċess tal-kitba ta' musicals u pantomimi, u jagħti ħarsa lejn il-vjaġġ mhux mistenni ta' Malcolm lejn il-kitba u t-teatru, li beda b'"gap year" li qatt ma spiċċat. English Summary: Nikolai Azzopardi welcomes writer, actor and director Malcolm Galea. Malcolm discusses his creative process, his experience adapting The Great Dictator, and the challenges and opportunities of taking Maltese productions to international festivals like the Fringe. The episode also explores the differences between writing comedy and drama, the process of writing musicals and pantomimes, and Malcolm's unexpected journey into writing and theatre, which began with a "gap year" that never really ended.
Chris Gatt: Żvilupp tal-Udjenzi, Iċ-Ċensura u l-Futur tat-Teatru Malti
Fl-ewwel episodju ta’ Bejn Xena u Oħra, Nikolai Azzopardi jilqa’ lil Chris Gatt, wieħed mill-aktar figuri influwenti fit-teatru Malti. Chris jirrifletti fuq aktar minn tliet deċennji ta’ karriera, il-bidliet li ra fis-settur, u fejn jemmen li sejra l-industrija teatrali Maltija. Il-konversazzjoni tmiss ukoll il-ħidma tiegħu f'St James Cavalier, il-każ storiku ta’ Stitching u l-libertà artistika, kif ukoll l-importanza li nkomplu niżviluppaw ġenerazzjonijiet ġodda ta’ artisti u ta’ udjenzi. English Summary: In the first episode of Bejn Xena u Oħra, Nikolai Azzopardi welcomes Chris Gatt, one of the most influential figures in Maltese theatre. Chris reflects on his three-decades-long career, the changes he has witnessed within the sector, and where he believes the Maltese theatre industry is heading. The conversation also explores his work at St James Cavalier, the landmark Stitching censorship case and artistic freedom, as well as the importance of continuing to nurture new generations of artists and audiences.
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