A Sri Lankan twist on a classic tale

Saturday, 15 October 2011 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A Sinhala translation of William Shakespeare's ‘Othello’ directed by Obinamuni Gamini de Silva is set to take place on 20 October at the Lumbini Theatre.

Performed earlier this year, the timeless classic proved to be a great hit with audiences and is now back again for those who missed out on the first segment. Although it will be on for just one day, there will be two shows taking place, the first from 2.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. and the next from 6.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Tickets are priced at Rs.100 and Rs.200.

Main cast:

Mahendra Weeraratna as Othello

Nigel Raymond as Iago

Piyumini Wijenayake as Desdemona

Nilmini Perera as Emilia

Mano Senaratne as Cassio

Angel De Silva as Bianca

Vijith Madawela as Roderigo

Chanaka Fernando as Brabantio

Harshanath Perera as Lodovico

Ajith Theldeniya as Duke