SLT sponsors Ravibandu’s oriental ballet Macbeth

Sri Lanka Telecom takes great pride in being the main sponsor of Macbeth, which is presented and performed by the artists of the acclaimed dance ensemble Ravibandu-Samanthi Narthanayathanaya, on 19July at the Lionel Wendt.

The show will also be accompanied by an exhibition of dance photography of past productions of the Ravibandu Samanthi Dance Ensemble, which will be the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. This will be held at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery on of July19 and 20.

With an array of colorful costumes, magnificent sets and magical lighting, the choreography and direction of the oriental ballet is done by Ravibandu Vidyapathi. Considered as one of Sri Lanka’s best dancers, both in traditional Kandyan dance as well as contemporary dance, he is also an accomplished percussionist, who has gained fame for the many creative rhythms created from traditional drums.

His wife, Samanthi Vidyapathi, will assist him in his latest dance drama production while Pradeep Ratnayaka composes the music.

In supporting this initiative, SLT embodies the spirit of corporative possibility in every aspect of its business and social life.