The inception and concept of THDORA dates back as a prevalent project
from , with its new phase is being implemented in . The
original name of the project was Natya Silpa Shalika
initiated by a popular and veteran dramatist late Dhamma Jagoda. After
his demise in the same year Rohana Deva [Present Chairman of Thidora]
was appointed as the director of Natya Silpa Shalika. During this
period an enthusiastic foreigner, Wolfgang Stange founder of AMICI
Dance Theatre Company– London, fancied this project, mainly
due to the services rendered, and focused the project towards the
disabled in Sri Lanka, finances for which were mooted by him through
Interlink Trust – London.
It would be of significant interest to note some of the achievements of
our disabled youths in various activities like drama. They participate
in weekly based theatre workshops in and around Colombo. They won a
special award for the production “Palm and Coconut”
based on ethnic conflict, from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Sri
Lanka. This project is the first ever introduced integrated theatre in
the island. Keenness and enthusiasm by their parents is boundless. We
utilized theatre arts as therapeutic tools to enhance their mental and
physical ability.
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With our twenty-two years of experience, we are conducting drama therapy, dance and movement therapy, art and music therapy and Puppetry workshops.
Our mission is to enable the disabled and disadvantaged persons using Performing Arts as a therapeutic tool by respecting each and every individual and their contributions to the entirety while celebrating differences of all communities of Sri Lanka.
