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MINISTER FOR CULTURE CONGRATULATES GAMPA – 490/2023

By July 24, 2023 No Comments

The Minister for Culture, The Hon John Cortes has congratulated GAMPA on the amazing results achieved at the British National Drama Festival held this week in Coventry, England. 

GAMPA represented Gibraltar at this event, as the successful winners of the Gibraltar International Drama Festival 2023, with an original play, ‘Signed Me’ by Christian Santos and Hannah Mifsud. GAMPA received two awards for Outstanding Festival Contribution and the Best Backstage Team. They also came second place for the playwriting award for the Best New Play.

Commenting on their recent achievements, Minister Cortes said: “On behalf of His Majesty’s Government and the people of Gibraltar, I would publicly like to congratulate GAMPA on yet another successful result at an international competition. I am very proud to have been able to be present at this event, and witness such an amazing, outstanding, and incredible performance. The play was both brilliant and emotional, with excellent acting by all the players. Once again, another hugely proud moment for Gibraltarian Culture and for Gibraltar as a whole”.

ENDS