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Introduction |
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The Tower Hall Theatre Foundation (THTF) was established under the THTF Act No. 01 of 1978. Its Head Office is honed at 'Sausiripaya' , 123, Wijerama Mawatha,
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The Objectives of the Foundation |
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The aims and objectives of the Foundation shall be:
To encourage and promote national Theatrical activities;
To develop and propagate the knowledge, understanding and practice of the Theatre.
To provide financial assistance to Theatre artistes and craftsmen, and to assist in the training of artistes.
To engage in the production , experimentation and performance of opera, dance, drama and music;
To restore, preserve, maintain and utilize the Tower Hall Theatre as a national monument in order to secure the objectives set out above and for such other purposes as the Board of management of Tower Hall Theatre Foundation deem fit. |
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Futher Objectives
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Beside the objectives emphasized in the T.H.T.F. Act No 1 of 1978 , the administration of the Foundation headed by its Director General, with the approval of the Hon Minister in charge of the Subject (Minister of Cultural Affairs ) the Foundation envisages Following activities too.FuFurther Objectives rther Objectives
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Propagation and improvement of National Theatrical activities and the, preservation of famous and lesser known Nurthi songs and enhancing the quality of art forms connected with theatre.
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To assist eminent Artistes financially for the production of quality Dramas and presentation of such performances to urban and rural audiences country wide.
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Affording welfare facilities such as medical check ups with follow –up reports and medicine prescribed by competent doctors in the respective fields , at the cost of the Foundation to performing Artistes both in the traditional and contemporary art forms; |
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To bring to surface the in-born talents of the up- coming Artistes in providing them with a systematic training by versatile renowned teachers in relevant fields.
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Affording material, equipment etc , that are necessary for the performance and education of drama and music. |
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Our Mission |
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Having taken into consideration the richness & diversity of the Sri Lankan cultural milieu, The Tower Hall Theatre Foundation takes upon itself to be the custodians of the tradition of performing Art Forms and is committed to:
Foster indigenous traditional theatre.
Be concerned of the welfare and well-being of serving artistes of the bygone era and their dependants.
To heighten awareness of the citizenry regarding traditional theoretical art forms.
Increase the quality of life of the citizens by providing wholesome entertainment of a cultural genre.
Be repository of Sri Lankan historical cultural art forms while promoting ethnic religious harmony. |
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The affiliated Institutions, of Performing Art Centres and ancillary services functioning under the Tower Hall Theatre Foundation. 123, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka. |
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Theatres |
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Tower Hall Theatre - Maradana |
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Elphinstone Theatre - Maradana |
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Rukmani Devi Centre for Performing Arts - Negombo |
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Other Activities |
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Lionel Edirisinghe Centre for Performing Arts - Sarasavipaya , Maradana. |
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President's Welfare Fund for Performing Artistes - Tower Theatre, Maradana. |
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Theatre Service Bureau - Tower Theatre - Maradana |
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Museum Tower Theatre Maradana. |
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Kalapura Housing Scheme for Artistes - Attidiya, Mt.Lavinia |
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Sarana Pre School - Kalapura, Mt. Lavinia |
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THTF Rehearsal Hall - Head Office, THTF, 123, Wijerama Mawatha , Colombo 07. |
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Tower Hall Artistes Welfare Scheme - Head Office ,THTF, 123, Wijerama Maratha , Colombo 07 |
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Tower Hall Sound Studio - Head Office ,THTF, 123, Wijerama Maratha , Colombo 07 |
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Tower Hall Drama & Dance school – Maradana,Colombo 10 |
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Hiring 42 seats bus, Sound Equipments, Lighting Equipments, Curtainsand Costumes |
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Tower Hall Theatre Foundation Board |
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Hon Rathnasiri Wickramanayake
Prime minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka
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Hon Mahinda Yapa Abewardhana
Minister of Culturel Affairs & National HeritageDemocratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka
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Hon Janaka Bandara Thennakoon
Minister of Local Government & Provincial Councils
Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka
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Mahinda bandusena
Prime Minister Secretary
Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka
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G.l.W. Samarasinghe
Secretary
Minister of Culturel Affairs & National Heritage
Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka
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Mr.Ariyarathne Hewage
Secretary
Ministry of Education
Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka
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His worship Mayor
Colombo Municipal Council
Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka
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Dr.J.A.Liyanage
Commissioner-Colombo Municipal Council
Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka
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E.M. Abayarathna
Director –Culture Cultural affairs
Ministry of Cultural Affairs & National Heritage
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Other Members of the board of trustees |
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Mr.G.R.Perera -Television, Film Actor and Scripwriter
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Mr.D.Wijayarathne -Theatre Enthusiasts |
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Mr.Suminda Sirisena -Television, Drama Actor |
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Mr.Sriyantha Mendis -Drama producer/Television/Film Actor |
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Mr.Kesaralal Gunesekara -Theatre Enthusiasts |
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Mr.Douglas Siriwardhana -Drama scriptwriter/Drama producer
Director General
Tower Hall Theatre Foundation |
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