Strangers In The Night

Written by Mike Masilmani

Directed by Tracy Holsinger

Strangers In The Night is a rhythmic, spoken-word poem for several voices. Set in Sri Lanka in 2005, it refers to incidents of escalating violence, abductions, and harassment against the Tamil community at that time.The title Strangers In The Night refers to people feeling unsafe and alienated in their hometowns and amongst their neighbours. With no Set, and minimal use of props, the mood is created entirely with the use of movement, voice, and a number of large instruments, including a Koto, drums and a ‘cello.

The work is trilingual, and is a collaboration between theatre makers from Bogawantalawa, Colombo, Jaffna and Kandy. The performance is followed by a mediated conversation between the audience, the actors and the director. This conversation often lasts longer than the actual performance!

This show is currently touring Sri Lanka, and we are actively seeking funding for its support, as the performances are free of charge.

Cast: Seelan Saththyaseelan (Jaffna), Selvaraj Leela and Logananthan Rasaiha (Bogowantalawa), Piorina Fernando ( Colombo), Marlon Ariyasinghe (Kandy), Andre Howson (Colombo), S.Nirththika (Jaffna), Balasingham Vishnu (Jaffna).