The Story

‘Daqsxejn ta’ Requiem lil Leli’ (A Modest Requiem for Leli) is a theatrical adaptation of a poem in Maltese written by Immanuel Mifsud, with music composed and conducted by Kris Spiteri and with visuals created by Vince Briffa. Direction is by Paul Portelli.

The requiem chronicles the last moments in the life of Leli, who, while in a coma, re-reads the main chapters of his life, most notably his childhood, where he encounters his parents, relatives, friends, and teachers.

As he gets closer to his last breath, Leli’s visions become more poetic and charming with merry-go-round white horses, butterflies, chocolates, toy trains and pretty women. Leli’s death turns out to be a serene boat ride towards the island of the dead where all his relatives and friends who had passed away before him are waiting to give him a most emotional welcome.