The production of the rock-opera KOLBE in Gozo proved to be a huge success and now the Maltese Province of the Franciscan Conventual Friars, has invited the Don Bosco Oratory Theatre Company in Gozo to stage the rock-opera in Malta.

The theatre said that KOLBE is being produced on the occasion of the 75th anniversary from the death of St. Maximillian Kolbe in Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland during World War II, as well as on the occasion of the centenary since the foundation of the “Militia of the Immaculate,” an international organisation founded by the same Saint Maximillian Kolbe.

The story of KOLBE is inspired by this hero’s staunch faith and his devotion to the Blessed Virgin. His story is entwined with the values of solidarity, inclusion, peace and freedom – values which are still pertinent to today’s society.

It is a 2-hour non-stop musical production of song and dance performed by a 100-strong cast. The show’s music, includes different styles for singers and choirs, ranging from ballads to rock, folk, blues and more.

Ruth Portelli, Mario Caruana, Jamie Camilleri and Lara Xerri Mompalao will play the main characters. Other singers include Sarah Bonnici, Maria Cassar, Fabian Galea, Angelica Portelli and Mario Portelli.

Italian song-writer Daniele Ricci wrote the original score of the rock-opera, whilst vocal arrangements are by Mario Caruana and Evelyn Bonnici, Artistic Director is Saviour Cremona.

KOLBE is being staged at the Catholic Institute Theatre in Floriana on Saturday, the 22nd of April, starting at 7.30pm. Entrance is free. However a free donation in aid of the Franciscan Friars Mission in Venezuela will be requested.

Although entrance is free, tickets may be reserved from the Catholic Institute Booking Office, or else by phoning on 21238429.

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