A unique theatrical experience based on the book The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat by eminent neurologist Oliver Sacks will soon take to the Manoel stage in a new Maltese language adaptation, for the first time in Malta.

Ir-Raġel li Ħawwad lil Martu ma’ Kappell explores the bizarre case histories of some of Sacks’ neurological patients, as he described in his bestselling book. Originally adapted for the stage by Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne in their performance piece The Man Who: A Theatrical Research, created in Paris with Brook’s troupe at The Bouffes du Nord Theatre, this unusual play is now set to debut in Maltese at Teatru Manoel between 18-20 February.

“We are proud to host the Maltese language premiere of Ir-Raġel li Ħawwad lil Martu ma’ Kappell, which will provide an exciting theatrical experience that has never before been staged in Malta,” says Teatru Manoel CEO Massimo Zammit. “Performed by a superb ensemble and led by a veteran director, this play is an adventurous journey through the mind that promises to be one of the season’s major theatrical events at the Manoel.”

Translated into Maltese by Mario Philip Azzopardi, who will also direct the Teatru Manoel production, Ir-Raġel li Ħawwad lil Martu ma’ Kappell consists of scenes that both delve into different aspects of brain function and offer thought-provoking fables through the lens of neurological patients.

Bringing these vivid stories to life in the play’s Malta premiere at the Manoel is a cast of some of the island’s most experienced performers including Mikhail Basmadjian, Ray Calleja, Vince Micallef Pule’ and Charles Sammut.

Ir-Raġel li Ħawwad lil Martu ma’ Kappell runs at Teatru Manoel on Friday 18 February at 8pm, Saturday 19 February at 8pm, and Sunday 20 February at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets are priced at €20 and are available via email to bookings.mt@teatrumanoel.mt, by telephone to (+356) 21246389 or online at www.teatrumanoel.mt. This event adheres to all current COVID-19 guidelines. Audience members must present a valid vaccination certificate at the door.