'Fun on stage' at Punchi Theatre

"Fun on stage" promises to be an evening of entertainment for the entire family. Directed by Sashi Mendis, this evening of children's drama will go on the boards at the Punchi Theatre on June 30 and July 1 at 6.30 pm.

"Fun on stage" presents three plays. Each play is unique and ingenious and is bound to capture the interest and imagination of a child. Approximately, 50 children are excited about performing the three plays and two other short items. The students are a set of juniors taking drama classes with Sashi on a regular basis.

"Save the human" by a British playwright is one of the three plays and it is fascinatingly about a world ruled by animals. In this story, the humans have made a mess of their livesand the animals have taken over. The animals rule the world. However, as in the world of today, there is abuse. In this instance, animals begin to abuse the humans.

So, there springs up a group of animals who are determined to ' save the human'. The play is clever, insightful, and thought provoking. "Save The Human" highlights the idealism inherent in protecting rights and how it can go wrong.Then there is a modernised and clever adaptation of the age-old poem "The Owl and the Pussycat".

The play brings on stage a bizarre set of characters who are sure to have any child amused. They are "The Runcible Spoon", Mr and Mrs Quangle Wangle, 'The Dong and the Pig' with a ring at the end of her nose.

No, Not I by an Indian playwright is a short play, in which a set of children makes up their own interesting story. The play has been adapted with a few Sinhala phrases thrown in to bring it closer home and to provoke laughter.

The students taking part in 'Fun on stage' have certainly had a lot of fun working towards the production. It has built their confidence and enhanced their skills of performance. And when the plays and items go on the boards it would be a pleasant experience for the audience.

Children take part in the play