Dec. 5th at Elphinstone:

The drama circle of '80 group' is organising Jayalath Manoratne's latest stage play 'Makara' to be staged on 5th December, 2007 at 3.30 and 6.45 pm at the Elphinstone Theatre Maradana.Henry Jayasena's translation of 'The dragon' written by the renowned Russian author Eugene Schwartz is the theme for "Makara".

"Makara" is a mythical role. He commands his authority over a state. It is governed by brutal methods of fear, anxiety and killings. Brutal force is used against the citizens, who live in untold misery.

As time goes by people get used to the style of living and think that it is better to have your own "Makara"who will safeguard them from any external "Makaras". This scenario changes with the arrival of a courageous man namely Lancelot who decides to wage war against the brutal "Makara". He believes that the aspirations of the people could be achieved by destroying the "Makara".

The world famous "Makara" by the Russian Author Schwartz has put out a masterpiece by subtly drawing reality against, super natural, right against wrong, truth against myth, to touch the lives of societies of today. Though the story runs very naturally with ease of clarity it also has a deeper social analysis to it is substance.

The Cast includes - Jayalath Manoratne, Jagath Chamila, Madidni Malwattege, Paboda Sandeepani, Sampath Tennakoon, Sarath Chandrasiri, Daya Edirisinghe, Ajith Lokuge, Susil Wickramasinghe, Malee Jayaweerage, Somapala Pathirage, Somasiri Kolambage and is presented by Ceylon Biscuits Limited (Manchee).

Makara is the 2nd translated play by Jayalath Manorathne who earlier brought another Russian translation by way of "Puthra Samagama."