Stage dramas at Elphinstone

Kapuwa Kapothi, the Dr. Ediriweera Sarachchandra and A. P. Gunarathna translation of famous Russian author Nikolai Gogol’s Comedy “Marriage” has been staged in the past. The new production is scheduled to be staged for the 1st time at the Elphinstone Theatre on June 12 at 3.30 and 6.45 p.m.

The Stage decor of the play is by Lionel Bentherage and the cast comprises famous artistes Nihal Fernando, Deepani Silva, Sarath Kulanga, Ariyaratne Kaluarachchi, Wasantha Vittachchi, Lalith Rajapakse, Kumudu Prashanthi, Anusha Dissanayake, Ravindra Ariyaratne and Upamali Ranathunga.

Costumes are by Lalitha Sarachchandra while lighting is by Upali Weerasinghe. The stage Management is by Dhanapala Bogoda and Ravindra Ariyaratne. Kapuva Kapothi, the new production and direction is by Lalitha Sarachchandra, the main organiser of the show is Jude Srimal.

Lucian Bulathsinhala’s popular drama Tharavo Igilethi will be staged on June 13 at the Maradana Elphinstone Theatre at 3.30 and 6.45 p.m.

Rodney Warnakula, Gamini Samarakoon, Harsha Bulathsinhala, Niroshan Wijesinghe, Piumi Shanika, Ferni Roshini and Anura Bandara Rajaguru take part in the play. Music is by Gunadasa Kapuge.