Teatru Malta’s interactive theatre experience for children and families is back in February.
MITI MITI is not a passive show. It is a live, democratic adventure filled with music, movement, puppetry, humour and moments of wonder, where children actively choose which story will be told.
Each performance is different, shaped by the audience in the room. Guided by the playful character of Jax, the mysterious Fates and the Oracle, audiences travel through reimagined Greek myths that explore themes every child encounters while growing up:
• Ambition (Icarus – the boy who flew too close to the sun);
• Confidence (Arion – the dolphin boy who finds his voice);
• Arrogance (Arachne – the gifted weaver who forgets humility).
MITI MITI is designed for children aged five to 14, but it also speaks directly to adults, creating a rare shared experience where children lead the journey and parents rediscover the joy of storytelling.
Younger children are captivated by magic, music and visual storytelling, older children engage with ideas of identity, courage and self-belief, and adults recognise the depth, humour and emotional intelligence of the work.
The show is performed by the Teatru Malta Ensemble, the national theatre’s first permanent ensemble, created to build long-term, high-quality theatre experiences for audiences of all ages.
The production is bilingual (Maltese and English) and is packed with live music, theatrical illusion and playful interaction.
MITI MITI is premiering at the Salesian Theatre, Sliema, on February 6-8, as part of the ŻiguŻajg International Arts Festival, and will be later performed internationally. Tickets are available at showshappening.com.