‘Man much needed’ at Punchi Theatre
‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’- ‘A Man Much Needed’ award winning playwright Rajitha Dissanayake newest play will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m on Saturday June 29 at the
Namel Malini Punchi Theater Borella.
Famed for his earlier award winning directions like ‘WeerayaMerila’, ‘Sihina Horu Aran’, ‘ApahuHerenna Be’, ‘Bakamoona Veedi Basi’ and ‘Adara Wasthuwa’, in his new play Rajitha touches the theme of nationalism and ethnic issues.
‘Nethuwa’Beri’Minihek’ revolves around the family of Jayantha, a Sinhala nationalist businessman who enjoyed close ties with the previous regime, and worries for his future in the transformed political climate. Jayantha’s son returns from London with a Tamil friend who is in search of his mother who went missing during the war. Meanwhile, Jayantha’s daughter is trying to make contact with her estranged mother, who left when she and her brother were toddlers. The play depicts the ultimate fate of these individuals, who embark on a quest for lost power and love.
The cast of ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’comprises Dharmapriya Dias, Shyam Fernando, Nadeeshani Peliarachchi,Bimsara Premaratne, Pasan Ranaweera, Anuradha Mallawarachchi, Nalin Lusena, Charindra Chandrasena andKasun Chathuranga.
The music design is by Kapila Poogalarachchiand make-up by Priyantha Dissanayake. The lighting is by RangaSamarakoon and costume design by Nalin Lusena and SamadaraMabuluge. VijithNuwan and Nalin Lusenawill be the stage managers.
