Rajitha’s new play ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’ returns to the Wendt
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Following its critically acclaimed premiere in early September, Rajitha Dissanayake’s latest play ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’ (A Man Much Needed) returns to the Lionel Wendt Theatre on October 2 at 7.00 pm.
‘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. ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’ depicts the ultimate fate of these individuals, who embark on a quest for lost power and love.
Rajitha Dissanayake ranks among the leading original playwrights to emerge in the last two decades and has produced popular and award-winning plays like ‘WeerayaMerila’, ‘Sihina Horu Aran’, ‘Apahu Herenna Be’, ‘Bakamoona Veedi Basi’ and ‘Adara Wasthuwa’. His scripts focus on burning socio-political issues and have drawn crowds, sparked debate, won awards and toured internationally.
The cast of ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’comprises Dharmapriya Dias, Shyam Fernando, Nadeeshani Peliarachchi,Bimsara Premaratne, PasanRanaweera, Anuradha Mallawarachchi, Nalin Lusena, CharindraChandrasena andKasunChathuranga.
The music design is by Kapila Poogalarachchiand make-up by Priyantha Dissanayake. The lighting is by RangaSamarakoon and costume design by Nalin Lusena and SamadaraMabulage. VijithNuwan and Nalin Lusenawill be the stage managers.
Tickets for ‘Nethuwa Beri Minihek’ are now available at the Lionel Wendt Theatre and online at www.lionelwendt.org (with home delivery).