anthony bezzina has been a prominent figure in Maltese theatre for over 35 years, widely regarded as a pillar of the local performing arts scene. His work has taken him to the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, and beyond, broadening his artistic vision through international experience. In 1997, together with his wife Veronica, he founded Masquerade Theatre Company, launching a dynamic chapter marked by acclaimed productions and innovative projects. He also established the Masquerade School for the Performing Arts, which he continues to lead as principal. Under his direction, the school has grown into one of Malta’s leading training institutions, with over 25 years of teaching, mentoring, and inspiring performers.

anthony’s directing credits span a wide repertoire. His musical work includes numerous pantomimes and productions such as My Fair Lady, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Annie, The King and I, Little Shop of Horrors, Cabaret, 1565: The Musical, The Rocky Horror Show, The Last Five Years, Jekyll & Hyde, Matilda the Musical, Grease, Oliver!, Ali Baba the Panto and most recently Grease.

His drama credits include Tartuffe, Amadeus, Noises Off, Five Kinds of Silence, The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?, Doubt, Blackbird, Becky Shaw, All New People and Closer.

Veronica trained at the Manoel Theatre Academy of Dramatic Arts (1981–1984). For over 30 years, she has been closely involved in the production of numerous large-scale shows. In 1997, together with her husband, Anthony Bezzina, she co-founded Masquerade Theatre Company, followed by the Masquerade School for the Performing Arts a year later - now one of Malta’s leading performing arts institutions.

Veronica continues to run the school with copious amount of energy, passion and dedication.

Josette Vella is the Administration Executive for Masquerade Malta. She started working for Masquerade in 2003 and quickly immersed herself in different roles within the Masquerade family including becoming a student of theatre arts with Masquerade’s School for the Performing Arts, the school’s coordinator for Trinity College London Speech and Drama examinations, and performing the role of ASM for various Masquerade Theatre Company productions. Her home away from home for 20 years, watching the company name grow and develop, Masquerade will always hold a special place in her heart.

Gianluca Mifsud the Performing Arts Leader and Events & Product Development Executive at Masquerade Theatre Company.

Gianluca has worked as a performer in numerous local productions including Ali Baba in Ali Baba The Panto, Kenickie in Grease, Dance Captain in Oliver! and formed part of the ensemble in Matilda The Musical

He also works a director with credits including Popolazzjoni: 4 (Ħassle Mejjet), The Trial of Nina (Żigużajg Festival), Chaos (Masquerade Teen Company) Dr Experimentor & The League of Evil (Masquerade Junior Company)

Mariella Galea has been associated with Masquerade Malta for over 20 years, ever since her elder son started attending Masquerade Theatre Arts School in 2001 at the previous school’s premises in Floriana. Her love for the theatre and our school continued to grow and nurture over the years, through the attendance and participation of her second son, from his early childhood and throughout his teenage years. Today, Mariella assists the school in its accounts and administration functions.

One of the original Masquerade staff members, Anthony was already staff back when Masquerade first launched in 1998. He has been involved backstage in all of Masquerade's productions up to 2005. Returning to Masquerade in 2018, Anthony is now the Premises Manager for M Space, responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the premises.