Success Stories

Coverage of Emily Georgea Dimech, Erika Bonello and Laura Cardona beginning their international journey as members of the JTF International All-Stars Programme. The article highlights their selection following JTF Europe 2025, their preparation in New York and their participation at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta.

A feature announcing that three Hoi Polloi Academy students had been selected for the competitive JTF International All-Stars Programme. It explains that the students would train in New York with Broadway-based practitioners before performing at JTF Atlanta.

A production feature on the return of Hoi Polloi Theatre Company’s Pantoween after 20 years. The article introduces the principal cast, creative concept and Halloween performances of Hocus Pocus: The Pantoween.

The first major announcement that Emily Georgea Dimech, Erika Bonello and Laura Cardona had successfully auditioned for the 2026 JTF International All-Stars Programme in New York. It also references HPA’s Achievement in Dance Award at JTF Europe.

A business and news-portal feature announcing the students’ selection for the 2026 International All-Stars Programme. It names Emily Georgea Dimech, Erika Bonello and Laura Cardona and explains that their places followed nominations and auditions at JTF Europe 2025.

Coverage celebrating the selection of three Hoi Polloi Academy students for the JTF International All-Stars Programme. The article connects their individual success with HPA’s award-winning performance of Shrek JR. at JTF Europe.

Times of Malta coverage of Hoi Polloi Academy winning the Achievement in Dance Award at Junior Theatre Festival Europe 2025 with a 26-student adaptation of Shrek JR.

Detailed coverage of Hoi Polloi Academy’s participation at Junior Theatre Festival Europe 2025. The Academy received the Achievement in Dance Award for its adaptation of Shrek JR., while Amy Farrugia and Raffaele Luigi Gauci were selected as festival All-Stars.

A production feature on the return of Hoi Polloi Theatre Company’s Pantoween after 20 years. The article introduces the principal cast, creative concept and Halloween performances of Hocus Pocus: The Pantoween.

A preview of Hoi Polloi Academy’s production of Shrek the Musical JR., presenting the show as a celebration of individuality, courage and belonging while introducing the Academy’s inclusive performing-arts ethos.

Coverage of a European Parliament event featuring Youropean, a contemporary theatre performance by Marco Calleja and Lara Agius of Hoi Polloi. The performance formed part of an evening encouraging civic participation ahead of the European elections.

Coverage of Hoi Polloi Academy’s first appearance at Junior Theatre Festival Europe. The students were recognised for acting excellence following their performance of The Little Mermaid JR., establishing HPA’s international festival pathway.

Coverage of Hoi Polloi Academy and The Creative Hub raising €350 for Action for Breast Cancer Foundation Malta. The feature highlights the Academy’s emphasis on empathy, community participation and education beyond performance skills.

A feature on Hoi Polloi Academy’s response to the COVID-19 school closures. It documents the Academy’s transition to online performing-arts sessions, storytelling and structured creative engagement for children during lockdown.

Coverage of European Week for Waste Reduction activities, including Been There, Dumped That, an interactive production performed by Hoi Polloi. The show used audience participation and theatre to explore waste reduction and environmental responsibility.

A full professional review of Hoi Polloi’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats. The review praises the scale of the undertaking, the young cast, the direction and the overall standard of the production, concluding that Hoi Polloi had created a show-stopping theatrical experience.

A production preview introducing Hoi Polloi’s staging of Cats at the Valletta Campus Theatre. The article notes that the production marked the company’s 15th anniversary and brought the complete musical to the Maltese stage.

A feature on Hoi Polloi’s production of Cats, presenting the musical’s story, principal creative concept and the company’s return to large-scale production work for its 15th anniversary.

An early media announcement for Hoi Polloi’s production of Cats. The article introduces the principal performers, including Rachel Fabri as Grizabella and Gilbert Delicata as Old Deuteronomy, and promotes the production as the musical’s first full local staging.

The launch feature for Hoi Polloi Academy, introducing its drama, dance, singing and musical-theatre programmes. The article explains how the experience of producing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat inspired the creation of a structured platform for young performers.

A full review of Hoi Polloi Theatre Company’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. The critic states that the production “did not fail to deliver” and evaluates it as a fresh staging of the much-loved musical.

An extensive preview of Hoi Polloi’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. It includes comments from director Marco Calleja and members of the cast about the rehearsal process, characters and production experience.

An interview-based feature connected to Hoi Polloi’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. It focuses on Katherine Brown and the production’s musical and performance process.

Coverage of a promotional performance featuring music from Hoi Polloi’s forthcoming production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. The article praises Katherine Brown and Dorian Mallia and states that the performance could almost be mistaken for a West End production.

An early announcement of auditions for Hoi Polloi’s large-scale production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. It identifies Marco Calleja as director, Brian Cefai as musical director and Johane Casabene and Alison Bird as choreographers.

Coverage of a public preview of Hoi Polloi’s This Thing Called Love: A Night with Cole Porter. The article describes the preview as thoroughly enjoyable and highlights its cast of established performers and approximately 45 participants.

A feature introducing Hoi Polloi’s This Thing Called Love, staged in aid of Puttinu Cares. The article also outlines Hoi Polloi’s founding purpose: creating opportunities for young performers while producing theatre in support of charitable organisations.

A major early feature documenting Hoi Polloi’s charitable beginnings and its work with the Malta Community Chest Fund, Richmond Foundation and Puttinu Cares. It also announces This Thing Called Love at the Manoel Theatre.

An announcement of Hoi Polloi’s Cole Porter production at the Manoel Theatre. It presents the company’s continued commitment to combining theatrical performance with charitable fundraising.

One of the earliest substantial articles about Hoi Polloi. It documents the company’s founding, non-profit status, charitable mission and commitment to creating opportunities for people with limited previous theatrical experience. It also previews Tarzan & Gejni, staged in aid of Richmond Foundation.