From time to time several theatrical groups were founded in Malta. It is not easy for such groups to survive locally. Many die mainly not because they lack dramatic know how but due to financial constraints. An adequate sum of money is required everytime a theatre group decides to go on board.
Expenses range from hiring of theatre,costumes.sets,publicity ana a lot more.
More assistance from the government and private sectors should be given to such organisations. Theatre groups in Malta have no profits but many a time they have to fight debts and hope for a balancing bill after the curtains are drawn. The oldest theartre group in Malta is MADC.It was founded in 1910. At first only British officers and wives could enter members. The MADC is inseperable from the CHristmas panto.