Valletta

Gregarious offers a captivating portrayal of the human side of sports, challenging the traditional depiction of sports heroes. The performance seamlessly blends competition and collaboration, illuminating themes of teamwork and rivalry. Drawing inspiration from their own close friendship, the two artists have crafted a contemporary circus gem that exudes energy, wit, and charm. With exceptional physical abilities, breathtaking stunts, and clever comedic elements, Gregarious offers a fresh perspective on the emotional and personal dynamics that are at the core of sports.

Jacqueline (Cynthia Erivo), a young refugee, lands alone and penniless on a Greek island, where she tries first to survive and then to cope with her past. While gathering her strength, she begins a friendship with a rootless tour guide (Alia Shawkat) and together they find the resilience to forge ahead.

*Etnika has a two-decade track record of creating original and interactive performances and creative projects that raise awareness of Maltese traditional music, whilst challenging and broadening the concepts of local culture through innovation and integration.

This collaboration between guitar virtuoso Justin Adams, Canzoniere Grecanico violinist and percussionist Salentino and Mauro Durante, stems from a concert directed by Ludovico Einaudi, the Notte della Taranta in Puglia, where the two played together for the first time, recognizing similar spirits in the trance-like rhythms of the Taranta. Together, they create a raw, stripped-down sound that moves and hypnotizes.