The fault lines of power between the media, politics and public good will come head-to-head in Brad Birch’s adaptation of En Folkefiende – An Enemy of the People, a drama produced by Unifaun Theatre and directed by Toni Attard.

The play, which was first written over 100 years ago by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, follows the story of a scientist who uncovers a dark secret about the new spa being proposed in his home town.

As the events unfold, the fragile relationship between the media and politicians is exposed behind closed doors, leading audiences to wonder what is more important: the protection of citizens, the protection of investment or the personal survival of politicians.

Starring in this fast-moving play produced by Adrian Buckle are Mikhail Basmadjian, Anthony Ellul, Simone Spiteri, Antonella Axisa, Victor Debono, Philip Leone Ganado, Jean Marc Cafà and Raquel Theuma.

Following the first performance tomorrow, Rachel Attard (the editor-in-chief of The Malta Independent), Herman Grech (online editor at the Times of Malta) and Matthew Vella (the executive editor of MaltaToday) will discuss freedom of press in light of what has been happening in Malta over the past few months.

The panel will be mediated by the play’s director, Attard.

The play runs from tomorrow until Sunday at M Space in Msida at 8pm. For tickets, visit www.bluebox.com.mt.