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‘Piano and Drums’ from Thomian ‘Dram Soc’
Bach, Handel Chopin, Gershwin, Rock-and Roll The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Andrw Lloyd Webber, Pearl Jam, Santana, Eric Clapton! All in one show, in just one hour and fifteen minutes. It’s a combination of classical, jazz, rock and roll, Sri Lankan and contemporary, interspersed with poetry from Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Byron, Simon Armitage, John Cooper Clark and a few more.

‘Piano and Drums’, a unique programme of Music and poetry presented by Thomian Drama Society will be staged on June 10, 11 and 12 at the Russian Cultural Centre. The Thomian ‘Dram Soc’, which is, now in its 132nd Year, is gearing up to have a show with a difference. It’s not a play this time, it’s a fusion of music and poetry.

A first ever type of show, promises to be an evening of relaxation and wonder, as ten Thomians, highly talented in their respective musical talents perform a range of music. The show titled ‘Piano and Drums’ is derived from the inspiring poem by Gabriel Okara, which speaks of two types of cultures. And it’s exactly that which the Thomian musicians are currently working on.

Why poems? Well, the music performed at the show has some part to play either in emotion or historical context. Therefore what better way of communicating feelings other than through music and poetry?

The Show is designed and directed by Vinodh Senadeera, who is the director and Master in Charge of the Drama Society of S. Thomas’ College. Chaminda Samaraweera, a young Advanced Level student, an accomplished drummer in his own way and style, Damitha Peiris, a brilliant saxophonist, who plays with ease and confidence, Dhaham Ratnayaka a verasatile oriental drummer, currently the Hewisi band Leader, Sachithindra Samararatne, an oriental Flutist, Asitha Tennakoon, a musician with many award winning performances both for vocal and piano playing are some of the musicians for ‘Piano and Drums’.

Tickets are priced at Rs. 350/, which is inclusive of refreshments served in the garden of the Russian Centre, prior to the performance. Tickets are available at the College Office and at the Russian Centre.

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