Theatre Festival
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When performed first ‘Adara Wasthuwa’ could not be continued for long. However the production team is planning to perform it universities and other theatres this time.
The festival ends with Rajitha’s latest play ‘Nathuwa Bari Minihek’ (Aug. 27). This performance will mark the play’s first anniversary. ‘Nathuwa Bari Minihek’ won seven State Drama awards in 2017 including awards for Best Play, Best Director, Best Script and Best Actor.
Having completed nearly 50 performances, ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’ marks the first anniversary and has a long list of booking till December.
The cast of the three plays comprises Dharmapriya Dias, Shyam Fernando, Nadeeshani Peliarachchi, Pasan Ranaweera, Bimsara Premaratne, Nalin Lusena, Thumindu Dodantenna, Anuradha Mallawarachchi, Charindra Chandrasena, Sajitha Anthony, Ishara Wickramasinghe Kasun Chathuranga, Devinda Wickremesinghe, Samadara Mabulage and Kasuni Kavindi. Music for the plays is by Kapila Poogalarachchi. The lighting design is by Ranga Samarakoon, make-up by Priyantha Dissanayake. Tickets for the festival is now available at the Lionel Wendt and are priced at Rs 1500, 1000, 800, 600 and 500 (balcony).