Janakaraliya sets up new centre for theatre arts

Janakaraliya has set up Rangasharanee, a new centre for theatre arts in Anuradhapura to mark its 10th anniversary.

With the inauguration ceremony of the centre, the newest Janakaraliay production, Henry Jayasena's Hunuwataye Katawa will be staged on September 3 and 4 at the Rangadharanee Theatre.

The new version of Hunuwataye Katawa is directed by Parakrama Niriella.

The cast includes Sanjeeva Upendra, Dilip Rohana, Ronika Chamalee, Dinesh Swarna Sri Livera, Selvaraj Leelawahie, Palitha Ebeylal, Rasaiya Lohanathan, Arosha Tharanganee, Sumudu Mallawaarachchi, Sarath Banagala, Inoka Lankapura, Murugesu Ajanthan, Thiyagaraja Sivaneshan, Vijitha Hettige, Yasho Prasad, Janith Dissanayake, Amila Dinesh Kumara, Samanlatha Dissanayake, V. Kadiragamar, V. Thyagaraja, M.G. Madeera Udishani, Kumareshan Mahendran, Thilini Nimesha, Daminda Mendis and Nipun Nirmal Bandara.

Catamarans and golden oldies

Moratuwa music lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy the golden oldies when the Catamarans present 'Sing-along with Cats’ on September 7 at Hotel Ranmal in Gorakana, Moratuwa. The occasion will be the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Club and the music will be provided by Super Pink and Purple led by Lincoln de Silva. A free song book will be given at the entrance.

Sokari will be staged at the Namel-Malini Punchi Theatre today at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m.

Balloth Ekka Be will be staged at the Tower Hall Theatre on September 8 at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm.

Adara Vasthuva will be staged at the Lionel Wendt Theatre today at 3.30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Charandas will be staged at the Tower Hall on September 7 at 3.30 pm an 6.45 pm.