Inhobbok

SKENE is performing the original play, INĦOBBOK, by Fr. John Abela ofm during Holy Week 2008 at Metanoia Theatre (Luqa). Fr. John wrote his first “passion play” way back in 1982 and he always did it with a difference. Year in year out, Fr. John has been giving us "passion plays" with a difference. He looks at the Passion of the Lord delving into the "here and now" of the event. Again INĦOBBOK goes beyond the traditional idea of a Passion Play. It's as if you are making an act of faith without which the event itself will be meaningless".

The event is always the same one which took place way back in Jerusalem at the time of Pontius Pilate but the aim of these plays remains that of helping the audience to "stop and think" to "stop and remember" to "stop and be there". We might call it an act of faith even if faith does not need to be the dominant key! The story behind “INHOBBOK” has been transposed to an undisclosed location. It is not tied down to Jerusalem as the focal geographical point. The Cross above rises also above other hills or mountains, in squares or houses.

“Love is in the air” went a famous song. And sure enough “love” is one of the most used/abused words in our dictionaries. And the phrase “I love you” (Inħobbok) is echoed throughout the world. Here certianly lies the originality of the play with a simple plot involving traditional and modern characters.

SKENE members have been working on this production for some time now. The technical crew too has been involved in this preparation and they are almost "set to go"! We also introduced some structural changes on stage to help us work better. The ball has been rolling for some time now and we are looking forward to bring this curtain up

The whole cast/crew will be made up of about 50 persons to create a spectacle worthy of the story it represents. Among the leading roles we find Andrè Penza, Mark Mifsud, Veronica Farrugia, Frida Cauchi, Sarah Lee Zammit, Eleanor Cassar, Raymond Darmanin, Brian Galea, Olivia Anne, Chris Penza, Jonathan McKay, Sandro Farrugia supported by a group of “special extras”. Technical setting is entrusted to Sergio Costa, lighting to Charlo Galea, sound to Josef Farrugia while Marvic Massa will be our stage manager! There is also another strong backstage crew already working for this production.

INHOBBOK will be performed on Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, Wednesday 19th, Sunday 23rd March at 7.30pm. Booking is open. 21806712. The price is: adults €6, children €3.