Nethuwa Beri Minihek

Rajitha Dissanayake's latest play Nethuwa Beri Minihek (A Man Much Needed) will premiere at the Lionel Wendt theatre on September 2 and 3 at 7.00 pm.

Nethuwa Beri Minihek revolves around the family of Jayantha, a Sinhala nationalist businessman who supported the war and benefitted financially from close ties with the previous regime. With the relatively improved democratic atmosphere in the country, Jayantha is initially worried about the possible legal consequences of his past dealings, but is quick to make fresh connections and form new alliances with the centres of power of the new regime.

Rajitha Dissanayake ranks among the top original playwrights to emerge in the past two decades and has produced popular and award-winning plays such as, 'Weeraya Merila', 'Sihina Horu Aran', 'Apahu Herenna Bae', 'Bakamoona Veedi Basi' and 'Adara Wasthuwa'. His scripts focus on burning socio-political issues and have drawn crowds, sparked debate, won awards and toured internationally.

The cast of Nethuwa Beri Minihek comprises Dharmapriya Dias, Shyam Fernando, Nadeeshani Peliarachchi, Bimsara Premaratne, Pasan Ranaweera, Anuradha Mallawarachchi, Nalin Lusena, Charindra Chandrasena and Kasun Chathuranga.

The music design is by Kapila Poogalarachchi and make-up by Priyantha Dissanayake. The lighting is by Ranga Samarakoon and costume design by Nalin Lusena and Samadara Mabulage. Vijith Nuwan and Nalin Lusena will be the stage managers.

Tickets are available at the Lionel Wendt.