VOR Radio interviews Heshma and Rukshana from the Chitrasena - Vajira Dance Foundation. The conversation deals with Kumbi Kathawa (Ant Story), a children's ballet, the challenges facing the Foundation and theatre in Sri Lanka in general.

Kumbi Kathawa (Ant Story) is a children's ballet that will go on the boards from 7 - 9 September 2007 at the Bishop's College Auditorium.

This is an original production inspired by a Russian children’s story and is a new ballet conceived by Anjalika, the daughter of Vajira and Chitrasena, who also directs the production with Mahesh, a hugely talented graphic and performance artiste responsible for the costume design and stage sets. I was told the production was in development for many years and aims to bring out through an insect story the varied qualities of human nature, from the good and sublime to the bad and ugly.