The ‘hero’ turns ‘villain’

It did not use to be an established tradition among the Maltese people, however, with the passing of time, the pantomime ended up being a ‘must’ for many of us when Christmas approaches. It may be described as a theatrical entertainment involving music, topical jokes, slapstick comedy with generally good natured jibes, tongue-in-cheek expressions and intriguing situations. In Britain, where the panto was born and bred, audiences scream out “He’s behind you” to warn the ‘hero’ whenever the ‘villain’ appears. If we apply to above to the current political scene in Malta, the public or, rather,... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.