André Mangion
Drago
National Agency for the Performing Arts, Teatru Malta, Valletta, Malta
Schedule
| 01.04.2025 | at 18:30 | Trainstation SubArt |
Crew
Direction and concept: Sean Buhagiar
Art and Audiovisual Direction: Charlie Cauchi
Sound and Video Installation Design: Niels Plotard
Light Design: Andrew Schembri (Late Interactive)
Hair and Make-up Design: Jackie Grima
Cast
Peter Galea
About the performance
The tumultuous life of Tony "Tornado" Drago, Malta’s snooker and pool legend, was first brought on stage by Teatru Malta in collaboration with the Valletta Cultural Agency with Drago in 2022.
Drago sizzles with the same intensity as the hotheaded sportsman who put Malta on the global snooker map in the 1980s and 90s. Playwright André Mangion’s conversations with the man himself, along with stories shared by those closest to him, serve as the backbone of this biographical journey, in an evocative monologue that channels the unfiltered voice of its subject.
The language of the play brings to life his fiery temper, his relentless speed around the snooker table, and his rise to international acclaim. His triumphs and struggles are woven into a narrative that gives its fair share of air time to the myth and the man behind it. Through Mangion’s script and the direction of Teatru Malta artistic director Sean Buhagiar, the play transcends the concept of a sports biography, and becomes an exploration of identity, culture, and the human drive for
greatness.
Duration: 1 hour 15mins - no intermission
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
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