‘Revolving stage’ concept goes on the board
View(s):Dayananda Gunawardena’s ‘Bakmaha Akunu’ at Lionel Wendt
Dayananda Gunawardena’s ‘Bak Maha Akunu’ a revolutionary theatrical production introduced the concept of ‘revolving stage’ to Sri Lankan theatre. First performed in April 1963, the play which made a significant impact on the history of Sinhala Theatre will go on the boards today, September 17 at 3.30 pm and 7.00 pm at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo 7.
Produced by ‘Nalu Kirthi Sabha Theatre Group’, this could probably be the first and only attempt in Sri Lanka to take up the challenge since the late Gunawardena’s original production in 1963.
‘Bak Maha Akunu’ will feature veteran actors and actress including Jayanath Bandara, Madhani Malwattage, Rodney Warnakula, Rathnasheela Perera, Ishara Wickramasinghe, Janaka Ranasinghe, Indika Jayasinghe, Tharanga Kumari, Yohan Ranasinghe, Mahesh Amarakoon and Sanjeevani Wijekoon.
Pubudu Walpita will lead the orchestra to the original music composed by the late Somadasa Elvitigala. Costumes are by Irangani and Abhimangala Gunawardena, stage management by Asoka Jayasinghe, makeup by Chandrasiri Rajapaksha, choreography by Prasannajith Abeysuriya, and lighting by Gamini Wanniarachchi, stage props by Ranjith Premathilaka and Indika Ramanayaka and the revolving stage by Kelum Jayasinghe. Technical advice is by W. A. Shantha Kumara and Kirthi Gunawardena.
‘Bak Maha Akunu’ Organised by Jude Srimal. All seats are box planned and tickets are now available at the Lionel Wendt Theatre.
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