🎠Indu Dharmasena’s Comedy Returns to Lionel Wendt
Entertainment & Creative Arts • Indu Dharmasena returns with the farce "Love, Lies and Wildlife" at the Lionel Wendt Theatre from 8-10 May (7:30 p.m.). • The production highlights the resilience of the local theatre and creative arts sector, supported by major media sponsors including Wijeya Newspapers Ltd. (Daily FT, Sunday Times) and YES FM. Ticketing & Revenue • Ticket prices are tiered to ensure accessibility, ranging from Rs. 1,500 (Balcony) to Rs. 5,000 for premium seating. • Sales are being processed through physical box offices and digital platforms (mytickets.lk), reflecting the ongoing digital transition in Sri Lanka's event management and ICT services. Economic Context • Such productions contribute to the hospitality and domestic tourism ecosystem by driving footfall to Colombo’s cultural hubs. • The play features a diverse ensemble cast, underscoring continued private investment in the performing arts as a sub-sector of the service economy.