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On the feast-day of St. Pio of Pietralcina, which is celebrated on the 23rd of Seprtember, the Don Bosco Oratory of Victoria, is producing a new musical in maltese about the mystic story of this popular saint of our times. ‘PATRI PIJU – the musical,’ is based on the writings of the saint as well as on the witnesses’ stories given during the canonization process of St. Pio. ‘PATRI PIJU – the musical,’ presents the conflict between the good and the bad in man and the final victory of that which is right and good.
This musical, an original work of the Italian Carlo Tedeschi, is being staged locally for the first time having been translated in maltese by Fr. Effie Masini. Vocal and musical direction has been entrusted into the able hands of Mario Caruana and Christine Camilleri, whilst stage-direction is in the hands of Saviour Cremona.
The main parts in ‘PATRI PIJU – the musical’ are being played by Mark Laurence Zammit, Ruth Portelli, Mario Caruana and Jamie Camilleri. Other leading parts are played by Fabian Galea, Analise Xerri and George Sacco. A cast of over 100 persons, including singers and dancers, will be taking part.
‘PATRI PIJU – the musical,’ a spectacular two-hour event of song, music and dance will be staged at the Don Bosco Theatre in Victoria, on Saturday, the 8th of October at 7.30pm, on Sunday, the 16th of October at 2.30pm (matinee show) and on Saturday, the 22nd of October at 7.30pm. Other special shows for school children are being planned.
Booking is now open. Tickets for ‘PATRI PIJU – the musical’ can be obtained from the Don Bosco Oratory of Gozo, or else by phoning on 21556616 or 99487751. Booking by e-mail on donbogo@gmail.com is also accepted.
Highlights from the musical have also been published on a CD (which includes a booklet with all the lyrics). The CD may be obtained from the Don Bosco Oratory of Gozo.
Photos – The Don Bosco Oratory of Gozo and below an original painting of St. Pio by Gozitan artist Dennis Mompalao who is responsible for the stage set of ‘PATRI PIJU – the musical.’ This painting was specifically done for the musical.
