January 16, will mark the first death anniversary of well known thespian  Vinodh Senadeera and to celebrate his memory, a tribute show will be held at the Lionel Wendt Theatre on that date. “The Show Must Go On…”  – Vinodh Senadeera’s Best Loved Memories will consist of a series of short performances by students and [...]

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The Show Must Go On: Remembering a beloved thespian

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January 16, will mark the first death anniversary of well known thespian  Vinodh Senadeera and to celebrate his memory, a tribute show will be held at the Lionel Wendt Theatre on that date. “The Show Must Go On…”  – Vinodh Senadeera’s Best Loved Memories will consist of a series of short performances by students and friends who have been a part of his journey in the performing arts and literature.

The tribute is an invitees-only show with performances from 140 participants featuring extracts from music, drama and novels that Vinodh loved, performed by students from S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, Colombo International School, Visakha Vidyalaya, Nuovo Vita, the De Lanerolle Brothers and friends who worked with him closely in his productions.

Vinodh played many roles: he was the Head of Performing Arts at the Colombo International School and was the Precentor of the Chapel of the Transfiguration, the Choral Director and the Drama Director at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia. He played an integral role in Thomian Drama for over two decades. In 2003, Vinodh founded his own theatre company, the ‘Combined Theatre Company’ that enabled him to explore other directorial avenues and work with thespians – old and young.

While a schoolboy, he  bagged several awards at inter-school competitions and went on  to dedicate his life to education. As a teacher of English Literature, he was passionate about honing young thespians and choristers. He was loved and appreciated by all those he taught and is remembered today for his contribution to the performing arts in this country.

 

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