Sat 28th Mar | Children’s Theatre| Sinhala (Play 1) & Tamil (Play 2)| 11:30 – 12:40 (2 x 30 mins) | in the Studio

(Sinhala Play Summary) ඉතිහාසයෙන් මිනිසෙක් (A Man From History) – Devinda is a student preparing for his Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations. One day, while he is studying, a mysterious man suddenly appears in his room. What follows is a dramatic presentation of the events that unfold between Devinda and the man.

Directed by Akalanka Prabashwara

(Tamil Play Summary) ​​Dingidilla Aajar is a children’s theatre piece that examines the impact of medical misuse on children in Sri Lanka’s upcountry plantation communities. Using a dark comedy style and expressionist theatrical language, the play transforms a serious social issue into a powerful artistic experience. Through symbolic scenes, exaggerated characters, and moments of humor, the children question the strange realities surrounding medicine, illness, and adult authority. Rather than remaining silent, they turn their observations into a performance. The play invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and confront an often-ignored reality affecting vulnerable children.

Directed by P. Pragash