It is vital that the Centre engages in consistent projects with European partners and gets accreditation from foreign bodies, as this enhances its operations and raises standards.
Above all, the Malta Drama Centre teaches, researches and activates programmes which bring an exciting and stimulating character to the lives of its many students. We are proud of this catalytic effect related to the theatrical disciplines, an effect which is proclaimed in the Centre's belief that drama should be regarded as a rehearsal for life.
I hope that this journey into the Centre's website will not only present an assessment of what goes on within an environment brimming with energy and talent, but also encourage many others to join the excitement.
Dolores Cristina
Minister of Education & Culture
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The Malta Drama Centre is a State Institution, catering for drama training and practice at all levels. It was established in 1977 and currently forms part of The Directorate for Lifelong Learning within the Ministry of Education, Culture and Youth. The Centre also runs Community Theatre courses aimed at reaching specific social groups, mainly made up of persons at risk or on the margin.
The Centre has been involved in several overseas projects, including training programmes under the Grundtvig scheme. It has also been involved in overseas drama festivals for young people as part of its extended learning programme.
For the current year (2009/10) the Malta Drama Centre has about 450 students, covering all ranges and levels, from 4 year-olds to adults over 40. The tutoring staff is made up of local and foreign drama pedagogues, and the Centre is run under the directorship of Mr Mario Azzopardi.
Mr Mario Azzopardi is a professionally trained animator and holds a Masters degree in the Philosophy of Theatre in relation to socio-political aspects. He has been connected with drama training and practice for many years and conducted many projects overseas, always in a European context.
A State institution providing comprehensive drama training, including outreach theatre.
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It is my pleasure and privilege to address all those accessing the Malta Drama Centre's website.
Created way back in late 1977 on the basis of a Technical Cooperation Agreement with Britain, the Centre has grown over decades from strength to strength. Today it provides training in a wide range of areas related to the performing arts to about 430 junior, intermediate and adult students.
