Our Theatre Team

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Eva Mallia Consiglio

Eva graduated with first-class honours in Performing Arts from the University of Malta, training across theatre, dance, and music, and broadened her studies through Erasmus at Canterbury Christ Church University. She has worked as a performer and assistant stage manager on productions including Dik is-Siġra f'Nofs ta Triq (Teatru Malta, 2023), Trikki Trakki (2023), Dr Zen and the Topsy Turvey World (ŻiguŻajg, 2024), and 1X1 (Chewing Productions, 2024). She is pursuing a master’s in Drama education to strengthen her teaching.

Theatre Leader
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Douglas Comley

Creative Arts Wales award winner Douglas Comley holds a BA (Hons) in Performance Arts from Middlesex University London. He began his dance career with Nigel Charnock (DV8) at Nexus Dance, later performing with Vincent Dance Theatre, Attik Dance, and Daghdha Dance, and choreographing for companies including Contact Dance Company Malta. In Wales, he lectured at Gower College and directed Dynion Male Dance Theatre and a youth company, leading community projects and major ceremonies. He now collaborates with several Maltese arts and community organisations.

Theatre Leader
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Lilla Kedves

Malta-based artist Lilla Kedves originally from Hungary is a recent graduate of the University of Malta's B. Performing Arts course. Active in Malta's arts scene, she has performed in productions like Musical Matchup with the Shrinking Violets, and AIda with Theatre Anon. Specialising in physical theatre, artivism, and with an interest in puppetry, she has been working with the Opening Doors Theatre level 1 group since 2023.

Theatre Assistant
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Ambra Anselmo

Ambra is proud to be part of Opening Doors, surrounded by creatives who believe in the arts’ power to challenge our preconditioned society. ODA offers a positive space for creativity, joy, expression, connection, and growth. Inspired by this incredible environment, she is currently studying ways to make art more inclusive, focusing my research on tactile experiences. Arts are the key to a better society!

Theatre Assistant
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Maya Mifsud

Maya Mifsud is a 21-year-old performer currently completing her Bachelor's in Performing Arts at MCAST. Her artistic journey began at the age of three with ballet, later expanding into drama and earning her Trinity examination. Recently, she has discovered a love for clowning, drawn to its playfulness and raw authenticity. For the past two years, Maya has been an active part of Opening Doors, where she has grown increasingly passionate about connecting acting with diverse communities.

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Our music Team

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Justin Galea

Justin Galea, a versatile vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, is known for his performances in Rockestra, Voices, Serataron, XOW, and his projects KażinSka, Plato’s Dream Machine, and Djun. He has performed at major Maltese festivals, international events, and collaborations, blending music, education, and community-focused creative projects.

Music Leader
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Benjamin Cachia

A musician by profession, Benji Cachia, otherwise known as ‘Banjo Rancho’, has been Performing for over 20 years and has shared the stage with some world-class musicians such as, Pete Locket, John butler, Plini, Dry the river, Giri Udupa, Fernando Hernandez (original drummer of queens of the stone age) Guthrie Govan and Delta Sleep and more. His performances have been praised for his unique energy, creativity and musicality.

Music Leader
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Luigi Buhagiar

Luigi Buhagiar is a Maltese artist, musician, and performer whose work bridges creativity, education, and community engagement. Though he holds a B.Eng. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Malta — including a year at the Czech Technical University in Prague — his career has since taken root in the performing arts

Music Assistant
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Krista Maria Bonello

Krista Maria Bonello is a 20-year-old performer finishing her Bachelor’s in Performing Arts at MCAST. Her artistic journey began at age nine playing flute for the ‘Peace Band Club.’ She later gained diverse experience through Higher soirées, Stagecoach Further Stages, and professional collaborations with Opening Doors, Villa Bianca, and Opera Nova. Skilled in acting, photography, and marketing, Krista’s multidisciplinary background spans both stage performance and backstage production, reflecting a comprehensive dedication to the arts.

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Michael Vella Zarb

Michael is a professional musician based in Malta with over 15 years of experience playing the drums. First studying under esteemed local drummers Joseph Camilleri (Snr.) and Fabrizio Giorgio, he now performs with local groups in various styles, including rock, jazz, funk, ska and reggae.

Music Assistant

Our dance Team

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Milu Di Lorenzo

Milù is a passionate dance artist from Italy, interested in the interconnection between movement, and sites. With a deep love for creating inclusive and diverse spaces for movement, she focuses on teaching, creation, and performance. Milù's work is driven by her commitment to sharing knowledge and empowering others to explore their own potential.

Dance Leader
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Sara Accettura

Sara is an educator, practitioner, and academic specializing in inclusive dance. Holding advanced qualifications in dance teaching, choreography, and performance from Italy and the UK, Sara has performed, choreographed, and taught internationally. As a lecturer and artistic director, her work integrates practice and pedagogy, with a PhD in dance and inclusion.

Dance Leader
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kate grima

Kate earned a B.Psych (Hons) from the University of Malta (2016), an MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychology from Leiden University (2018), and an M.Psych in Educational Psychology (Malta, 2021). She is trained in CBT, assessments, literacy and play-based interventions, and parent consultation. With nine years’ experience supporting children with socio-emotional needs, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and Down syndrome, she also holds certification in Therapeutic Play (APAC), is training in Filial Play Coaching, serves on the MAPT committee, and volunteers in inclusive arts.

Dance Assistant
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Emma Camilleri

Emma is a graduate in a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and Communication Studies at the University of Malta. She has a passion for marketing, content creation, dance and beauty. Her academic studies together with practical experience in promotions, social media management, video production, and brand engagement have equipped her with many skills in the creative and communications industries.

Dance Assistant
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edmilson zammit

Edmilson Zammit is a Maltese emerging performing artist, with training in contemporary dance and theatrical design elements such as props, costumes, and lighting. Edmilson's creative journey combines contemporary dance with various forms of theatre, including ritual and community theatre. He has collaborated with different communities in Malta, including the Trikkitrakki and ŻiguŻajg children’s festivals, as well as Ġambori Teatru Malta’s principal festival for the elderly. Edmilson employs dance as a transformative medium that fosters connection between performers and audiences through ritual and lighting design.

Dance Assistant
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sarah vella

Sara is a mature, positive and hardworking person. She enjoys socialising with people and thrives in a team environment and working well with others. She is also helpful and polite and has a good sense of humor and is a fast learner and always willing to learn new skills.

Dance Assistant
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alison white

With over 46 years of experience, Alison White is an internationally respected dancer, choreographer, and educator. Her distinguished career includes directing the Alison White Dance Studio and her company, White Heat. A seasoned leader, she has chaired ŻfinMalta and currently heads NAPA. Beyond her professional stage work, Alison has dedicated four decades to voluntary service, teaching dance to students with additional needs at the Guardian Angel Resource Centre and Opening Doors.

Ballet Leader
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Abbie Hebein

Abbie is a creative arts facilitator and program designer. Prior to moving to Malta for a Masters in Adult Education for Social Change, Abbie was the Director of Public Programs at apexart where she ran experiential fellowships for international artists and produced public engagement events for exhibitions around the world. At Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design museum, she supported curatorial and education programs, including the national initiative, Design in the Classroom, connecting teachers to design thinking and design education. She has led community arts and education programs in New York, USA, Puebla, Mexico, Portland, USA Glasgow, UK and Valletta, Malta.

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