The magi-comedy is back!
Pyramus & Thisby, Jehan Aloysius’s hilarious adaptation of
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is back to tickle, tease and
titillate at the Punchi Theatre, Borella, from October 13 to 16 at 7.30
pm.
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Scenes from
Pyramus & Thisby. Pictures by Shehal Joseph |
Over the years, Pyramus & Thisby by CentreStage Productions has been
unanimously hailed as a groundbreaking achievement in Sri Lankan
theatre. One critic praised the show as “a scintillating spectacle… a
feast of colour, sound and emotion – a veritable treat for all the
senses”, and even stated that “Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
was never so creatively adapted in Sri Lanka.” Yet another critic
described the show as “a night to remember… a lasting impression on Sri
Lankan theatre… a theatrical success.” The show has even been hailed as
“theatrical heaven”.
Pyramus & Thisby was indeed an overwhelming success when it was first
performed in 2006, receiving rave reviews. This was followed by an
extended run in 2007 and 2008. Now, due to popular demand, the show
hopes to repeat its success at the Punchi Theatre. The show’s creator
Jehan adds, “This ‘return’ to fairyland is very specially for our fans
who have been literally demanding this repeat show.
We also hope everyone who missed it previously gets a chance to see
it.”
This uniquely interactive show is a magical blend of Shakespeare’s
verse, exciting dance and music from low-country Sri Lanka.
Pyramus & Thisby boasts a stellar cast of prominent English theatre
personalities as well as professional dancers, acrobats and musicians.
The producers assure us that the production is a spectacular experience
for the entire family. The show is devised, directed and choreographed
by Jehan Aloysius with music performed by Avanti Perera.
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