L-Armla Ghaqlija: In 2001, Ruth landed the lead role
in Carlo's Goldoni's La Vedova Scaltra - L-Armla Ghaqlija
- at the Manoel Theatre in February 2001, another challenging character here, with qualities of determination, strength, eloquence and refined ethics. Since the plot may be interpreted as a political satire, Goldoni involves four admirers from four different
countries - Italy, France, England and Spain, with their different ethics and characteristics. Artistic Directors Salvu Mallia and
Frank Tanti in a George Peresso translation.
"I enjoyed this role immensely. Once again, I related very well with the character and it was a lovely opportunity for me to manifest other talents, since I played the harpsichord during one of the scenes, as well as spoke in French in another scene."