A Lecture demonstration by Ruwanthie de Chickera

In 2022 there was an incredible, peaceful people’s uprising in Sri Lanka, also called the ‘Revolution of Love’. Ruwanthie de Chickera, a Sri Lankan playwright, was among the many artists who worked at the centre of this ‘leaderless’ people’s movement. In a two-hour lecture demonstration, she will reflect on how modern-day people’s movements can come to be, how they morph and how they can grow to be invincible through the unshakable commitment to non-violence and creative surrender.

Ruwanthie de Chickera is a playwright, screenwriter, theatre director and actor trainer based in Sri Lanka. She has written and directed over thirty original plays and two screenplays, including the award-winning film Machan. As a cultural activist, Ruwanthie writes and speaks about issues of social justice, art and life. She is the artistic director of Stages Theatre Group, which supports artists through employment and provides free actor training to children and youth artists. She has co-headed the drafting of a Cultural Policy for Sri Lanka.

FAQs

Q: What time do the gates open?

A: The Sunder Nursery is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Q: Is parking available at the venue?

A: There is paid parking available at the Sunder Nursery.

Q. Do the event tickets include entry to the Sunder Nursery?

A. The tickets only include the charges for attending each performance. Attendees will need to buy entry tickets for the venue at the time of their visit. We advise you to account for the time it will take to purchase entry tickets so as to avoid being late for the performances.

Q: Is there a minimum age requirement for the event or is it family friendly?

A: The appropriate age for each performance can be found on their individual pages.

Q: Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

A: Both the amphitheatre and auditorium are wheelchair accessible.

Q. Are there discounted tickets for students?

A. Students can book online without paying for tickets. They will need to carry their institutional IDs for verification on the day of the event.

Q. Are all the events of the festival ticketed?

A. The workshop, lecture demonstration and symposium are free of cost. You can register for these events at their individual pages on the Insider website.

Q. Is food available at the venue?

A. There is a kiosk at gate number 2 where food and beverages can be purchased. Food is not allowed inside the Amphitheatre and the Auditorium.