Bejn Hawn u Mkien, a new Good Friday theatrical production by Dwal Ġodda, will be staged at the Spazju Teatrali in Għargħur from 25 to 29 March 2026, with one performance daily.
Performed in Maltese but including inuendos in English, the 90-minute production is a large-scale, community-based endeavour, with a 70-strong team, that reimagines the traditional Passion narrative through a Brechtian theatrical lens, inviting audiences to reflect critically rather than passively observe.
Rooted in the Christian story of sacrifice and redemption, Bejn Hawn u Mkien introduces contemporary socio-political hues that challenge audiences to consider what authentic leadership looks like in moments of personal, communal and international moral crisis. The production draws deliberate parallels between biblical figures and modern leaders, referencing also Samson and Nelson Mandela, contrasting them with the Nazarene, exploring strength, vulnerability, resistance, and responsibility.
The theme of journey is central to the work - not only as a reflective passage through Holy Week, but as an emotional and ethical jouney that mirrors today’s social, religious and political realities. By contrasting authentic leadership with institutional power, the play opens a space for reflection on faith, authority, and personal accountability.
While reverent in its treatment of the Passion narrative, the production speaks directly to a modern audience, appealing to theatre lovers, practising Catholics, alternative theatre audiences, and the general public seeking meaningful cultural engagement during Holy Week.
Bejn Hawn u Mkien forms part of Għargħur’s Holy Week’s cultural programme and continues Dwal Ġodda’s commitment to a theatre that provokes dialogue, reflection, and community participation.