Punchi Theatre celebrates nine years in the best way it knows
The Punchi Theatre, founded by two well-known thespians, Namel and Malini Weeramuni is celebrating its 9th anniversary on October 23. What better way to celebrate than to go on stage? The drama festival begins on October 8 and will run till the 31st, with some of the best Sinhala stage plays going on the boards.
Three events are planned for the day of the anniversary: Namel Weeramuni’s drama ‘Madyawediyekuge Asipatha’ (the sword of a journalist) will be staged. There will be the art exhibition of 300 paintings done by the students of their art academy which will take place from 10a.m. till 5p.m. The book ‘Madyawediyekuge Asipatha’ will also be launched.
‘Madyawediyekuge Asipatha’ revolves around a journalist who is being followed and harassed by a politician whose misdeeds she has revealed to the public. Even after the deaths of her family, she remains steadfast showing the necessity and the ability of a journalist to reveal the truth. Her story is told through music, dance and also humour.
Tickets will be available at the Punchi Theatre. For further details contact, 0112672121.
The festival programme:
12th- Nari Burathi by Sarath Kothalawala at 3.30 p.m./6.45 p.m.
13th- Silgath Kokku by Ranjith de Alwis at 3.30 p.m./6.45 p.m.
14th-Sokari by Jaliya Rajapaksha at 3.30 p.m./6.45 p.m.
16th- Meeyo Nathuwa Be by Keerthi K. Ratnayake at 3.30 p.m./6.45 p.m.
18th- Adaraneeya Sanwadayak by Sunil Chandrasiri at 3.30 p.m./6.45 p.m.
19th- Naribena and Jasaya saha Lenchina by Dayananda Gunawardene at 3.30 p.m./6.45 p.m.
20th- Dawala Beeshana by Dharmasiri Bandaranayake at 3.30 p.m./6.45 p.m
21st- Ape Kamata Punchi Apen by the Pasindu Kalayathanaya at 6.45 p.m.
22nd- Muhunu Thunak (short drama) by Tharindu, Tharaka and Athavuda at 3.30 p.m/6.45 p.m.
23rd- Madyawediyekuge Asipatha by Namel Weeramuni at 6.45 p.m.
24th- Kalu Kumari by K.B. Herath at 3.30 p.m./6.45 p.m.
25th- Sindu Kirilli by Buddika Damayantha at 3.30 p.m./6.45 p.m.
26th- Ekadipathi by Dharmasiri Bandaranayake at 3.30 p.m./6.45 p.m.
27th- Rata Giya Aththo (film) by G.B.L. Perera at 6.45 p.m.
28th- Nattukkari by Namel Weeramuni at 6.45 p.m.
30th- Deegeka Awith and Kandoskiriyawa by Namel Weeramuni at 6.45 p.m.
31st- Panditha Pilli and Heiyammaruwa by Namel Weeramuni at 6.45 p.m.
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