‘Maru Palanaya’ : A little bit of everything

‘Maru Palanaya’, Indu Dharmasena’s newest political satire was a truly excellent masterpiece that blew all minds away. Romesh Kaylingnayaka played by Indu Dharmasena and his crew performed the same political gossip that we talk about and hear every day. The power hungry ministers, the ‘honest’ servants, affectionate family members all pooled in to show how it is like for one to be elected as an executive president and the pressures he has to live with thereafter. While making the whole audience guffaw till their jaws ached, the play also conveyed a message.

 

Meanwhile, those heading back home after a good evening of laughter didn’t forget to share their experience with us :

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“I properly enjoyed the entire play. The jokes were good and it gave a good message to the audience. In fact this is what happens in reality as well.”
– Dr. S. Perera
 

“It was amazing. If you are aware of the political situation that is prevailing in the country then you should have had some fun watching it.”
– Dabare


“It is what we talk about every day. I should say that it was awesome.”
– Shezwin


“I loved it all. In fact the entire play was mind-blowing.”
–Seedevi
 

“It was a timely theme and there was a good use of language. All in all it was a splendid performance.”
– Dilhan


“The play was fantastic. I enjoyed every bit of it.”
– Sareena


“It was a lovely performance by the entire cast. They all fitted in well to their roles.”
– Princey


“It was really good but was much shorter than his previous plays. Yet another awesome production by Indu.”
– Rosalie



Text by Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Pics by Nisal Baduge