Published September 2, 2022 | Version v1

Srilankan Post-War Tamil Theater speaks about 'War Tragedies'

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  • 1. Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Journalism & Communication, University of Madras, India

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ABSTRACT:
             The theatre is a reflection of social reality. Theatre can be described as man's weapon for change and self - realization as he struggles to overcome the forces that are hostile to him in order to  urvive. he theater draws people’s attention through a dramatic presentation of issues. It makes the audience see their problems in new and critical ways. Northern Sri Lanka Tamil theatre has always sought to address ethnic conflict issues and war affecting the community. The people of the war-torn area are oppressed in various ways; in this oppressed society, the Active Theater movement raises its awareness of oppression through its theatrical performance. This study analysis the theatrical project that took place with young people living in the war-affected area. Here the study is conducted on the basis of auto ethnography research method, researcher as observer, creator and the direct participator of the research. In north Srilanka theatre speaks about uncovers the deepest implications of the war victims and brings it into play and ensures that the victims are able to overcome in the best possible way.
 

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