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Press Mute

Press Mute is a Maltese theatrical production that examines the complex intersection of journalism and political power. Written by journalist Herman Grech, the play returns to Malta for a single performance at Teatru Salesjan in Sliema following a successful earlier run.

Date
Sep 18, 2026
Location
Sliema
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Press Mute
Date
Sep 18, 2026
Location
Sliema
Theatre Drama Journalism

Event summary

Highlights

  • One-night-only return performance in Malta
  • Written and directed by journalist Herman Grech
  • Examines the influence of social media and political pressure on newsrooms
  • Scheduled to headline at the International Journalism Festival in Italy
Press Mute is a contemporary play written and directed by Herman Grech and produced by the arts company Udjenza. The production is scheduled for a one-night-only return to Malta on September 18 at Teatru Salesjan in Sliema. This performance follows a previously sold-out engagement at Spazju Kreattiv and precedes the play's international debut in Italy later in the year.

The narrative is primarily set within a struggling newsroom and explores themes of political pressure, misinformation, and the impact of social media algorithms on public discourse. It aims to highlight the intimate relationship between theatre and journalism by using the arts to communicate messages about media influence and political dynamics.

The cast for this staging includes Michela Farrugia, Philip Leone Ganado, Mark Laurence Zammit, and Trudy Kerr, with Alan Paris joining the production in the role of Perry. Following the Sliema performance, the production is slated to appear as a headline act at the International Journalism Festival in Ferrara, Italy.

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Teatru Salesjan
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