‘‘The Tale of a Shadow’
View(s):‘The Tale of a Shadow and a Girl Called Violet’ a theatrical production by Alokaya Oli will be staged on the 25th and 26th February at the auditorium of ‘The Overseas School of Colombo’ at 7.30pm.
Written and performed by Jessica Haines, lead actress from the award winning film ‘Disgrace’, and directed by James Cuningham.
‘The tale of a Shadow and a Girl called Violet’ tells the story of a young girl growing up in Africa, charged with youth, imagination and a quest for adventure but soon falls victim to the inevitable pressure of growing up and meeting the social expectations and demands of society. Her mental health is compromised and she soon finds herself in a dark and unpredictable place, haunted by shadows and a provocative demon, only to be rescued by the notion of home and the memories of her childhood. The narrative unpacks each chapter of her life, from childhood to adulthood and the many moments that ultimately shape her character.
The play will run for two nights. Opening on the 25th of February and the second presentation will be on 26th. There will also be one show at ‘Namal Malini Punchi Theatre’ on the 6th of March at 7.30pm.
The tickets are priced at Rs 3000/- and 1500/- and will be available at the locations.
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