Trinity College Presents a Captivating Lion-Hearted Theatre Spectacle
26th February 2023, Kandy: Being an illustrious educational institute with its notable attainments in the fields of sports and other outdoor activities, this time Trinity CollegeKandy with the initiative of the Dramsoc has expanded its purview as a provenance to uplift the theatrical talents of the young Trinitians along with its revitalised focus on drama, music, art and literature.
Briefing about the outstanding theatrical experiences by the Dramasoc of the college, after winning the all island Shakespeare Drama Competitions organised by the YMCA in 2004 with the play of Hamlet, drama died in Trinity and reincarnated in 2017 with the play of Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night’s Dream by placing another victory in Ashley Halpe’s Shakespeare Drama Competitions. In 2018, a full length production of the Secret of Sherlock Holmes was mise en scène as a Trinity production and also they performed the Taming of the Shrew: another play by William Shakespeare. In 2019 after 15 years, they were able to win the Inter School Shakespeare Drama Competitions organised by the YMCA with the play Romeo and Juliet. In 2020, even during the pandemic they were able to organise the first ever Inter School Online Drama Competitions. In 2021, again they performed Hamlet on stage and started auditions and practices for the musical, a theatrical production that is characteristically sentimental and amusing in nature, with a simple but distinctive plot while offering music, dancing and dialogue on stage. This most awaited, stunning theatrical experience was staged in 2023 in Kandy while showcasing the creative excellence of the young artists.
“A Glimpse of Broadway”, an ensemble of three globally acclaimed musicals, namely, The Lion King, Hamilton, and The Greatest Showman this time will be put together again to give a contrasting experience to the audience in Colombo. Lion King; the evergreen Disney masterpiece is adapted by the Dramasoc of the college with a homespun flavor and resources. Though a Lion King presentation requires a mega production with an extravagant African setting and accomplishments, the Trinity Dramsoc has cleverly recreated the selected scenes with a smaller yet at an appealing scale, spirited main characters, energetic and supporting casts, colorful costumes, enthralling singing and brilliant homemade
props. Hamilton is also set to be a revelation of the adaptability of a group of young thespians. The distinctive rapping style used by Lin Manuel Miranda in the original play is effortlessly delivered by the budding cast, and is as effective as any Shakespearean dialogue. The American freedom fighters in the tough 18th century are played by the young Trinitians with verve and panache. Therefore, in order to create a lasting impression about the
Trinity thespians in the minds of the audience, an admirable stagecraft, lighting, fast- paced rapping, and smooth changes in the scenes are set. To win the heart of the fan of full- throated, foot stamping, fast – paced musical extravaganzas, The Greatest Showman also is performed on stage. The central theme of this play is effectively communicated by its music, choreography and production elements mainly through the skillful portrayal of the youthful performers of Trinity College. In a nutshell, as Lion king expresses the feeling of love and attachment whilst Hamilton being a totally different genre expresses power, belief and success through the style of rap. Finally The Greatest Showman showcases courage & passion throughout its wonderful story line.
Venturing the practices over the past 2 years the young thespians of Trinity College will be soon paid off in front of the audience in Colombo this time. Both academic and admin staff members and students are working really hard and doing an amasing job with all costumes, masks, props, lighting, publicity, promotions, etc. Therefore, drama and musical lovers in Colombo are warmly invited to witness this one time experience “A Glimpse of Broadway” presented to you by the Dramsoc of Trinity College- Kandy on the 2nd of March 2023 from 7 pm onwards at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. The audience is guaranteed a spectacular performance by the versatile thespians of Trinity College and it will be reverberated and resonated in your memory long after you leave the theatre for sure.