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Sean Buhagiar (born 23 June 1986) is a laeding Maltese theatre director, film producer. Over the course of his career, he has also worked as a playwright, producer, performer, and designer. He is best known for his productions for being the founding Artistic Director of Teatru Malta. Anthony Burgess' “A Clockwork Orange”.

Career
Born in Malta, Sean Buhagiar a distinguished Theatre-Maker, Artistic Director, and Creative Producer hailing from Malta. Serving as the current Artistic Director of Teatru Malta, the National Theatre Company of Malta, Sean assumed this role when the company was established in 2017. His appointment followed an international search for talent.

Sean's educational journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and Theatre Studies from the University of Malta. He further honed his skills by earning a European Masters Degree in Performative Creativity from Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Université Paris-XIII, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, and the University of Malta. His studies delved into the realms of theater, performance creativity, creative strategies, and arts education.

Acknowledged for his cultural accomplishments, Sean received the Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award from the Junior Chamber International Malta in 2015. He has since then proven his mettle by directing over 12 productions and producing more than 30 in Malta over the past 15 years. Sean's career began as an actor, shaped by training at the Malta National Drama Centre. He expanded his influence internationally through performances in Ireland, Tunisia, and Italy.

Primarily recognized as a theatre director, Sean has undertaken projects for prestigious events like the Malta International Arts Festival, the Manoel Theatre, and the National Theatre Company. Notably, his directorial ventures in 2014 and 2015 at the Manoel Theatre set new attendance records for Maltese Theater.

Sean's creative prowess extends to various forms, including his role in crafting the dramaturgy for the experimental children's opera "Kirana." This opera involved school children from Żejtun and was later toured across European schools. In 2019, he directed "Il-Kbir Għadu Ġej," the highest-grossing original Maltese-language musical theater production.

In addition to his theater achievements, Sean has actively contributed to the film industry as a Production Manager, overseeing multimillion-euro projects. He also collaborates closely with Stargate Studios.

Sean's involvement in arts administration has been notable. From 2010 to 2013, he served as the Performing Arts Executive of the Malta Council of Culture and the Arts, managing substantial public funds and contributing to cultural policy implementation. He has been recognized internationally, becoming the first Maltese national to participate in the Atelier for Festival Managers organized by the European Festivals Association.

His influence extends to community-oriented projects, such as co-producing indigenous theater works through the Staġun Teatru Malti project and spearheading the clown voluntary doctor initiative at Mater Dei Hospital.

Sean's tenure as Artistic Director of Notte Bianca Valletta (NBV) highlighted his organizational acumen. He directed the festival from 2013 to 2018, introducing new media and digital arts. NBV gained international recognition, being listed by The Guardian as one of Europe's top ten autumn events in 2018.

Contributing to the Malta International Arts Festival, Sean produced and directed a diverse array of productions that drew significant audiences. He showcased contemporary circus, site-specific adaptations, and large-scale street theater, demonstrating his versatility and innovation.

Having left a significant mark on the cultural landscape, Sean Buhagiar's journey continues with his leadership as Artistic Director of Teatru Malta, curating and overseeing successful productions that redefine the boundaries of theater and creative expression.