'Madai Tommiya Shooting Giya' ends in style 

Thomas Galaboda a.k.a Tommiya played by veteran dramatist Indu Dharmasena, was back on stage, this time to help out his mentor Andana Silva do the hair and makeup for Zara Shan’s movie cast.  Zara Shan a not-so-popular movie director is busy getting ready for her next movie ‘Sus Sus Gala Ei’ and is trying to put the bossy actors in place. Kapila, the owner of ‘Sihinaya’ Guest house was more than happy to give accommodation for this cast because he had had no business for some time. With Suranie and Kishan working on the sets, Zara and her assistant Melody have more matters to sort behind the scenes than in the movie. 

In the meantime Tommiya gets interested in playing a part in this so-called ‘cinematic masterpiece’ and with a co-star taking a leave, Tommiya starts practicing his role of a minister. Eventually Tommiya manages to deceive Kapila’s neighbour Nimalka Udawattagedara who has gathered a few neighbours to protest in front of the guest house. 

The cast comprised of Indu Dharmasena, Sanwada Dharmasena, Ruwendi Wakwella, Sashini Wakwella, George Cooke, Jaliya Wijewardene, Sulochana Perera, Sharini Mendis and Yasal Ruhunage. 

The series of chaos created on stage kept the audience laughing till the end of the play and a few viewers had this to say: 

“It was a good play.” – Sonali 

“We enjoyed it a lot.” – Vaishi 

“The play was hilarious and we enjoyed it.” – Nisala 

“It was very well done.” – Dayanthi 

“The jokes were hilarious and Indu has done a fantastic job once again.” – Manthri 

“It was very well rehearsed and I really loved the jokes.” – Gayen 

“The jokes were quite relatable to contemporary society today and I was at the edge of my seat. Every single person did justice to their role.” – Trudy 

“I loved the jokes and I was laughing a lot throughout the play.” – Dmitri 

“Indu has once again done a commendable job. The performance was excellent and we really loved it.” - Rosharn 

(Comments from Saturday's audience) 

“My wife and I enjoyed the show very much.  It was hilarious and a nice evening of fun and pleasure.” - Senaka Wijewardena 

“It was good. We enjoyed it.” - Shireen Gomez 

“We enjoyed it. It was a good laugh.” - Manthika Wijewardena 

“It was superb. My son took part.” - Yvette Cooke 

“It was fabulous. Excellent. Hilarious.” - Juanita de Livera 

“It was fantastic and hilarious.” - Ratna de Livera 

“It was an amazing play. Really funny.” - Raisah Rahaman 

“It was very humorous.I am a fan of Indu’s and it was for a good cause, cancer.” - Rinaldin Rahaman 

“I’ve always been a fan of Indu’s.  It was light entertainment. The Minister’s role was very good.” - Manel Pathirana 

Photographs by Kushan Pathiraja and Waruna Wanniarachchi