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Rajitha Dissanayake’s play ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’ (A Man Much Needed) returns to the Lionel Wendt Theatre on April 1 at 7.00 pm. ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’ revolves around the family of a Sinhala nationalist businessman who enjoyed close ties with the previous regime, and worries for his future in the transformed political climate. His son returns from London with a Tamil friend who is in search of his mother who went missing during the war. Meanwhile, his daughter is trying to make contact with her estranged mother, who left when she and her brother were toddlers. Nethuwa Beri Minihek depicts the ultimate fate of these individuals, who embark on a quest for lost power and love.

Veteran dramatist Rajitha Dissanayake, who has over 25 years of directorial experience has produced popular and award-winning plays like ‘2019 Jooli Mase Dawasak’, ‘Weeraya Merila’, ‘Sihina Horu Aran’, and ‘Apahu Herenna Be’. His scripts focus on burning socio-political issues and have sparked debate, won awards, drawn crowds nationally and toured internationally.

The cast of ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’ comprises seasoned stage and screen actors like Dharmapriya Dias, Gihan Fernando, Bimsara Premaratne, Umali Thilakarathna, Pasan Ranaweera, Anuradha Mallawarachchi, Nalin Lusena, Ashan Perera, and Kasun Chathuranga.

The music design is by Kapila Poogalarachchi and make-up by Priyantha Dissanayake. The lighting is by Ranga Samarakoon and costume design by Nalin Lusena and Samadara Mabuluge. Ashan Perera will be the stage manager.

Tickets for ‘Nathuwa Bari Minihek’ priced at Rs 3000, 2500, 2000, 1200 and 800 (balcony) are now available at the Lionel Wendt.