Rajtek Tinbidel

Rajtek Tinbidel is an original musical by Ghaqda Drama Xewkja, with lyrics by Mario Borg, composed by Jeffrey and Julie Thomas, and produced by John Attard, who is also the script writer. It will be presented live at the Xewkija Rotunda Church on the 19 and 20 May 2017 at 8:30pm. It describes the wonderful history of the village during the past half a century, from the completion of the construction phase of the Rotunda right up to the present day with the inauguration of the recently installed brand-new organ. The musical is made up of nineteen musical numbers covering the major events that took place during this period. Lasting just over ninety minutes, the story flows seamlessly from one time period to another with drama and music merging beautifully and naturally into each other.

The original music is a mixture of pastiche intertwined with original compositions reflecting in a most natural way, the mood of every scene. There are joyful moments as well as heartbreaking instances; there are scenes from village life, some humour, and even a waltz. Although the musical is in Maltese, there will be sub-titles in English to make the story understandable to those foreign to Maltese.

The Xewkija Rotunda is described by many as a masterpiece in Maltese stone, and it is indeed. This building, along with neverseen-before photographs and films projected on a large screen, special effects, costumes, and a twenty-piece orchestra led by Maestro Anthony Borg, will be used to create a magical setting that will take the audience back in time to the very core of the events being covered.

This production will exalt the main past protagonists of Xewkija, their sacrifices, and at times, their heroic acts, giving them deserved recognition. The story of a village, in the heart of Gozo, that with hard work, determination, love and faith, chiselled the island’s skyline forever.

(Free Entrance – To reserve a booking kindly contact 7906 9710, 7930 1954 or email rajtektinbidel@yahoo.com)