One of the hits of last year's theatre season The Trials of Magnus Coffinkey will be returning for another weekend of local performances at Blue Box on the 3-5 May before heading off for its international debut at the Brighton Fringe. The play, a heartbreaking piece about making sense of an incredible loss, is written by Malcolm Galea and Angele Galea.
It stars Becky Camilleri and Joseph Zammit, and is directed by Philip Leone-Ganado.
Malcolm will be returning his award-winning solo show Plastic & Chicken Bones to Brighton Fringe with performances at the Lantern Theatre on the 9-12 May. The show had garnred 5-star reviews and won the Voice Mag award for Best Newcomer in 2022. It's directed by Denise Mulholland and features the voice of Maxine Aquilina and a soundscape by Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur.
The Trials of Magnus Coffinkey will be making its international debut with a run at the Lantern Theatre on the 16-19 May as part of Brighton Fringe.
The show stars Becky Camilleri and Joseph Zammit, and is directed by Philip Leone-Ganado.
On the 5-7 and 12-14 July, Malcolm will be directing his adaptation of the classic Charlie Chaplin film The Great Dictator at the Valletta Campus Theatre for NAP. The project is supported by Arts Council Malta.
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Malcolm's solo show 0.0031% (Plastic & Chicken Bones) won the Voice Mag Best Newcomer Award at the latest edition of the Brighton Fringe Festival. Reviews from the Brighton run can be read below.
Watch this space for future international runs of the show.
The Reviews Hub
0.0031% - Brighton Fringe
Voice Magazine
0.0031% - Brighton Fringe
Times of Malta
Malcolm Galea is a playwright and theatre professional based in Malta. Apart from writing works for theatre, he also directs, produces and performs in a number of productions. He directs More or Less Theatre, a theatre company that specialises in educational family theatre and is frequently commissioned to work on a variety of projects - some of which have left their mark on the Maltese theatre landscape.
Malcolm is also sought after in other mediums such as film, improv and stand-up comedy, and is highly interested in novel ways to tell stories. His awards include the Brighton Fringe Award for Best Newcomer, the Off-West End Theatre Award for Best New Musical and the Francis Ebejer Award for Best Children's Play. Should you be interested in collaborating, feel free to send an email.
Theatre
Writing
Establishing a solid reputation as one of Malta's foremost playwrights, the theatre scripts written by Malcolm range from family-friendly educational shows and Christmas pantomimes, to outrageously funny adult comedies.
His musicals include the raucous Porn - The Musical which won the Off-West End Award for Best New Musical following its 2010 London run.
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Il-Kbir Għadu Gej
Acting
Malcolm has been acting for over 20 years and has developed a wide emotional and comedic range. He has worked in almost every major theatre in Malta as well as spaces in Edinburgh, London and Washington DC.
His most memorable roles include Father Flynn in Doubt, Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, Oscar in The Odd Couple, and Philip in The Pride.
Reviews Hub
0.0031% (Plastic & Chicken Bones)
Directing
Directing many of his own plays and pantomimes, Malcolm is also frequently commissioned to direct productions by other writers.
His most recent projects include Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, Yasmina Reza's Art, and Noël Coward's
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Improvisation
Malcolm's skill in improv has seen him headline all three editions of the hit improvised Christmas show Dingle Bells, Malcolm Smells along with longtime collaborator Christopher Dingli.
In 2018 he also represented Malta in the Our Lives project at the Impro Festival Berlin which featured a performer from every EU country.
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Dingle Bells, Malcolm Smells
Projects
Malcolm is frequently called upon to work on projects that require a spark of innovation, a captivating narrative, or a touch of his trademark humour.
Would you like to collaborate on a fun project? Send an email
Services
Workshops & Script Doctor
Malcolm's experience and sheer enthusiasm makes him a popular choice when it comes to workshops on:
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Acting
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Improvisation
When writing your script for theatre or film, Malcolm can also provide you with developmental assistance and notes from treatment stage up until production draft.
Voice Over & Commercials
An experienced voice-over artist whose voice is frequently heard on radio adverts, documentaries and audio books, Malcolm is fluent in English and Maltese.
Additionally Malcolm has lent his image to numerous advertising campaigns such as Atlas Healthcare, APS Bank, Time To Eat and many others.
