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THE METHODS AND MADNESS OF THE MASTER A perspective on Sri Lanka’s theatre maestro: Kala Keerthi Jerome L De Silva – By Surein de Silva Wijeyeratne When I first met Jerome over 30 years ago at St. Peter’s College, he was already a legend—famous, formidable, and a little… mad. His pirate beard, impeccable English, commanding voice, and eccentric style made him seem like a character straight out of a play. Fast forward three decades, and I can honestly say: Jerome has shaped Sri Lanka’s theatre in ways few can match. From that first humble workshop in 1992, the man behind The Workshop Players has turned our theatre scene into a vibrant, creative hub that reaches across the country—not just at the Lionel Wendt, but in halls and schools everywhere. But what makes him truly unique? It’s his methods—a mix of relentless learning, meticulous planning, unwavering discipline, and deep-rooted faith. Early ...

Aug 4, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Kala Keerthi Jerome L De Silva, Rev. Fr. Claver Perera, Sri Lanka’s theatre maestro

JOSEPHIANS WIN LIMITED-OVERS ENCOUNTER BY 85 RUNS – By: Upali Obeyesekere 47th Encounter – Battle of the Saints Series at SSC Grounds It was during Rev. Fr. Claver Perera’s tenure as Rector, St. Peter’s College that the limited overs cricket match between the Big Match rivals – St. Peter’s College and St. Joseph’s College was launched. Played on the 16th of March in 1975 it was the first such limited overs ‘Big Match’ among schools in Sri Lanka. St. Peter’s led by Bernard Wijetunga Jr. beat the Josephians led by Dushan Soza, in this short format of cricket between the two schools. The Josephian-Peterite limited overs encounter earns the right to be called the ‘longest running Limited Over encounter in Sri Lanka among schools’ and played for the Rev. Fr. Peter A. Pillai trophy. The 47th edition of this memorable encounter was played at the SSC grounds in Colombo on Wednesday, ...

Dec 17, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Upali Obeyesekere Tagged Chamelka De Silva, Danal Hemananda, Deshan Seneviratne, Dinal Anuradha, Hiran Jayasundara, Hirun Kapurubandara, Kenneth Liyanage, Lahiru Amarasekara, Lahiru Dewatage, Mithira Thenura, Monil Silva, Niman Umesh, Nimuthu Gunawardena, Nipunaka Fonseka (Capt), Rev. Fr. Claver Perera, Shelon Rodrigo, Shenal Boteju, Shenuka De Silva, Sheran Fonseka (Capt), St Joseph’s College, t. Peter’s College, Vinuda Liyanage, Vishen Halambage, Yenula Dewthusa, Yesith Rupasinghe