Ravana Sithabhilashaya – a Musical, will go on the boards at the Lionel Wendt Theatre on January 18 at 3:45 and 7 pm.
The play is jointly scripted by Prof J. B. Dissanayake and Namel Weeramuni. The latter has directed the play. Music compositions and training are by two award winning veterans, Jayantha Aravinda and Lionel Gunatillake. Choreography is brilliantly created by the young, imaginative and talented Akila Palipana. The cast comprises 31 veteran actors, such as, Rajitha Hevathantrige, Surangi Kosala, Chaminda Mirihagalle, Nihari Somasiri, Nilaksi Helapitiya, Guvani Uvindya, Saman Liyanarchchi, Mahesh Rajaguru, Sriyani Rupasinghe, Nishanta Ajith, Amith Prasad and a host of others.
Attractively designed appropriate costumes were fashioned by Malini Weeramuni, enhancing the dignity of the play.