Set during the 1989 Marxist youth insurrection in Sri Lanka. Amarawansa, a labourer whose son is abducted, seeks help from a powerful Chief Minister — only to find himself pitted against political corruption and impunity. A one-man show using local satire and dark humour.
Last Bus eke Kathawa
A One-Man Show
- Directed by
- Ruwanthie De Chickera
- Written by
- Dhananjaya Karunaratne
- Performer
- Gihan De Chickera
A one-man show set during the 1989 Marxist youth insurrection in Sri Lanka, using satire and dark humour to tackle corruption and impunity.
Synopsis
Production Details
Runtime: 25 minutes
Language: English
Performance History:
First performed 2001 at the British Council, Colombo as part of CHECKPOINT
Performed in Sri Lanka, India, Japan and UK, 2001–2007
Revived 2025 at the Ubumuntu Festival, Kigali, Rwanda
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