Bishop’s College and S. Thomas’ College, lure Lankan theatre goers with “Divorce Me, Darling!” 

Colombo theatre lovers are in for a rare treat when Divorce Me, Darling! a popular  musical comes on the boards of the Bishop’s College, Auditorium on 18, 19 and 20,  March 2016. 

A loving homage to the musicals of the 1930's, Divorce Me, Darling! is packed with dizzying dance numbers, zany plot twists and a thrilling score to transport audiences on a magical journey. It is the perfect sequel to Sandy Wilson's hit musical, The Boy Friend. 

The musical is a unique joint production by the past pupils of Bishop’s College and S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, both schools having well over a century of tradition in excellence in theatre and drama. Past and present pupils of both schools have over the long years, continued to steal the spotlight and enthrall audiences. 

Divorce Me, Darling!, is a nostalgic and amusing take-off of the musical comedies of the 1930s and a sequel to the technique used in The Boy Friend for the 1920s. 

STORY LINE 

The story line is packed with intrigue, excitement and fun and features a host of happy go lucky and lovable characters. 

The charming young pupils of Mme Dubonnet's finishing school who married their respective 'boy friends' now come together again after ten years of marriage at the Hotel du Paradis in Nice. But the initial euphoria of married life has worn off. As they sing and dance their way through some catchy numbers, events are misconstrued and partners change until everyone wants a divorce. 

The situation is finally taken in hand by Mme Dubonnet, alias Madame K the cabaret singer, and her long-lost husband Percy.

Having saved the President's life, Percy is reunited with Mme Dubonnet. This  sets the trend, nature doing the rest. As the 'girls' return to their husbands, each makes the startling announcement that there are several more happy events pending. 

STAR STUDDED CAST 

The star studded cast of past Bishopians and Thomians includes several stars in the Colombo Western Theatre. Most of them are high caliber professionals in their own right. They are brought together through their passion for the arts and their strong bond with their respective schools. 

Shanuki de Alwis, Mariam Wadood,  Kavindi Wijesekera, Sandaru Ferdinando, Kisholi de Mel, Sulakshana Dias Amaratunga, Shadwell Weerasinghe, Swasha Malalasekera and Dmitri Gunatilleke are amongst the talented stars who are ready to dazzle you  as the stage light dim and lure you to a world of pure delight. 

Divorce Me, Darling! is directed by Thushara Hettihamu, assisted by Jith Peiris and Nafeeza Amiruddeen. Musical direction is by Dmitri Gunatilaka and choreography by Menik Neydorff. 

Divorce Me, Darling! will go on boards at the Bishop’s College, Auditorium on 18, 19 and 20 March 2016.