Getting down to business with Phileas Fogg

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This weekend expect a riot of activity as the thespians of Royal College Colombo prepare to set sail on a journey that will take you ‘Around the World in 80 Days’.

Ideal for children and adults of all ages the play showcases the travels of Phileas Fogg alongside his trusted counterpart Passepartout as they attempt to circumnavigate the globe in less than three months.

Bringing to life this magical creation of Jules Verne was no easy task, but under the watchful eye of Director Thushara Hettihamu the thespians of Royal College Colombo have made this dream into a reality.

In less than two hours theatregoers will be treated to a whirlwind journey across the globe as Fogg encounters audacious elephants, express steamers and jostling Red Indians.

For a dose of laughter, fun and excitement do not miss this production that has never been staged in Sri Lanka before that promises to extend the boundaries of local physical theatre to new reaches…

Royal College in association with the Old Royalists Association of Dramatists present Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne on 12, 13, 14 August at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. The novel is adapted for the stage by Laura Eason by arrangement with Nick Hern Books, UK. Tickets are priced at Rs. 2000, 1800, 1500, 1000, 600 and are available at the Lionel Wendt and online at www.lionelwendt.org. Sponsors for the event are Tokyo Cement, DIMO, Crocodile, Ritzbury Revello, Marmite, Lipton Ceylonta and Unilever Pureit. Print Media partners are Daily Mirror, Daily FT and Sunday Times while Electronic Media partners are Yes 101, Legends 966 and TV 1.