Post by anthony40 on May 11, 2023 10:28:00 GMT
Last night my sister and I had the pleasure of attending this 90 minute political play at Southwark Playhouse.
Apparently this has been a smash hit at the most recent Edinburgh Festival, this play was performed by two women, both born and raised on Malta and now living in London- one on North and one in South London, playing multiple roles.
Now, I keep banging on about being a (proud) Australian on this board however what many of you may not know is that I am of Maltese heritage. Physically I am of Mediterranean appearance.
Both of my parents immigrated from Malta to Australia when they were extremely young- Dad when he was under the age of 5 and my mother when she was still a babe in her mother’s arms.
I still have extended family on both sides living there and since being here, have visited many times for holidays and for weddings. I am legally a Citizen of Malta.
Normally I wouldn’t be attracted to a political play however this was too close to the bone to miss. You could see how passionate each of these ladies were.
A Blanket Ban refers to a blanket ban on abortion in Malta. Regardless what side of the fence you stand on with regards to this delicate subject matter this raises some very compelling arguments.
These question how a county with so much history (literally) surrounded by water, with ever increasing tourism, fresh food, excellent benefits, public transport, and have made such progress with queer/Trans rights be so backwards on such a matter.
They have interviewed and re-enact many women’s stories who have made the treacherous journey to fly to the UK, or caught the ferry across to Sicily to have to procedure carried out and the feeling of personal shame- and shame on the family- and isolation over this, not to mention the physical, emotional and psychological damage that is done.
There was a very famous case about two years ago where an because of complications with her pregnancy required a medical abortion but because of this ban, had to be flown to Spain for this procedure to be performed.
Malta is an extremely religious country steeped in history- all of which are touched upon last night.
Divorce was only legally permitted as recently as 2016 (I believe).
Their underlying message, if you come to visit Malta, you will find it to be everything that you hoped it would, and more. However, don’t go to Malta if your pregnant!
I would strongly recommend that everyone see this- regardless of your gender or what side of the fence you stand on, and not come out moved, shocked and informed.
Apparently this has been a smash hit at the most recent Edinburgh Festival, this play was performed by two women, both born and raised on Malta and now living in London- one on North and one in South London, playing multiple roles.
Now, I keep banging on about being a (proud) Australian on this board however what many of you may not know is that I am of Maltese heritage. Physically I am of Mediterranean appearance.
Both of my parents immigrated from Malta to Australia when they were extremely young- Dad when he was under the age of 5 and my mother when she was still a babe in her mother’s arms.
I still have extended family on both sides living there and since being here, have visited many times for holidays and for weddings. I am legally a Citizen of Malta.
Normally I wouldn’t be attracted to a political play however this was too close to the bone to miss. You could see how passionate each of these ladies were.
A Blanket Ban refers to a blanket ban on abortion in Malta. Regardless what side of the fence you stand on with regards to this delicate subject matter this raises some very compelling arguments.
These question how a county with so much history (literally) surrounded by water, with ever increasing tourism, fresh food, excellent benefits, public transport, and have made such progress with queer/Trans rights be so backwards on such a matter.
They have interviewed and re-enact many women’s stories who have made the treacherous journey to fly to the UK, or caught the ferry across to Sicily to have to procedure carried out and the feeling of personal shame- and shame on the family- and isolation over this, not to mention the physical, emotional and psychological damage that is done.
There was a very famous case about two years ago where an because of complications with her pregnancy required a medical abortion but because of this ban, had to be flown to Spain for this procedure to be performed.
Malta is an extremely religious country steeped in history- all of which are touched upon last night.
Divorce was only legally permitted as recently as 2016 (I believe).
Their underlying message, if you come to visit Malta, you will find it to be everything that you hoped it would, and more. However, don’t go to Malta if your pregnant!
I would strongly recommend that everyone see this- regardless of your gender or what side of the fence you stand on, and not come out moved, shocked and informed.