‘Sweet Sixteen’ at The National Festival of Short Plays

Writer Josue Formosa tells Times2 about his new play ‘Sweet Sixteen’ ahead of its inaugural performance at Skeċċ from June 5-7

Sweet sixteen follows a pivotal moment in a young girl’s life as she prepares to celebrate her sixteenth birthday with a romantic picnic alongside her boyfriend. What begins as a simple celebration quickly marks a turning point, a shift where the idea of growing up suddenly feels real. Familiar relationships begin to change, even break and a new chapter unfolds, leading her into the unknown.

This piece is inspired by a real-life event, reimagined through a creative lens.

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