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Kanchuka Dharmasiri’s “Nuga Gahak” Takes the Stage at BMICH Kamatha New Theatre
Kanchuka Dharmasiri’s latest theatre production, “Nuga Gahak, will be staged on November 13, 14, and 15 at 6:45 p.m. at the Kamatha New Theatre, BMICH, Colombo.
Adapted and directed by Dharmasiri, Nuga Gahak is the Sinhala translation of An Oak Tree, by British playwright Tim Crouch. The play is recognized for its unconventional theatrical form has been performed over 400 times and continues to be staged around the world. Nuga Gahak unfolds as a two-actor performance.
Priyantha Sirikumara takes on the role of a stage hypnotist, while the second role is performed by a different guest actor each night. He or she steps onto the stage without prior rehearsal, without ever having seen the script or ever having read the script. For the opening three nights, the guest performers will be Ashan Dias, Shyam Fernando, and Samadhi Laksiri.
The story follows a father who loses his daughter in a tragic car accident. The driver responsible is a stage hypnotist, who, after the tragedy, finds himself unable to practice hypnosis through suggestion, something that defined his prior work. When the grieving father volunteers to take part in one of the hypnotist’s stage acts, the two men confront their intertwined pasts in an encounter that is as moving as it is unpredictable.
Exploring themes of loss, suggestion, and the power of the mind and imagination, Nuga Gahak combines a gripping narrative, rich theatricality, and darkly comic undertones. This production of Nuga Gahak is supported by the British Council.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, at Temple Tress on the 17th of February
Dr. Georgieva, commended the Government’s efforts in stabilizing the country’s economy and in managing recent economic and natural shocks. She noted that Cyclone Ditwah had caused severe impacts, especially on economically vulnerable communities, underscoring the importance of targeted support and resilience-building measures.
The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the IMF’s continued support to Sri Lanka, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The PM further emphasized that real economic recovery and development must directly benefit the economically vulnerable groups and ensure inclusive growth, highlighting the need for Sri Lanka to attract quality and sustainable investments, particularly in the tourism sector.
The importance of reforming the education system to focus not only on knowledge acquisition but also on skills development and employability was also discussed
The meeting was attended by the Chief of Staff of the IMF Managing Director Andreas Bauer, Director, Asia and Pacific Department, Dr. Krishna Srinivasan Division Chief (Strategic Communications), Communications Department, Pierre Mejlak Resident Representative for Sri Lanka Dr. Martha Woldemichael, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, and Deputy Governor Dr. C. Amarasekara, Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri and Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta.
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The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution forwarded by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to relocate the Deniyaya Base Hospital after constructing a new hospital with a capacity of 300 beds at an estimated cost of Rupees 6,000 million.
The Southern Provincial Department of Health has acquired a plot of land in Handford estate which is approximately 03 kilometres away from the town for this purpose.
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