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எண்ணிக்கை, இல்லையேல் கையோங்கு
ගණන් නොගන්නේ නම් ගණන් කරන්න
Receiving ★★★★★ from The Times, Counting and Cracking is ‘a multi-layered, multi-generational theatrical epic’ (The Arts Desk). Hailed as a New York Times Critics’ Pick, the show has won 14 major awards, including Australia’s prestigious Helpmann Awards for Best Production and Best Direction.
Described by The Guardian as ‘an absorbing Sri Lankan family odyssey’, this internationally acclaimed production tells an extraordinary story spanning four generations, two countries and nearly fifty years is ‘a vital tale for our times’ (The Scotsman).
On the banks of a suburban Sydney river, Radha and her son Siddhartha gather to release the ashes of Radha’s mother. When a phone call arrives from Colombo, a remarkable family story comes vividly to life. Moving between Sri Lanka and Australia, from 1956 to 2004, Counting and Cracking follows one Sri Lankan-Australian family across generations. Told with warmth, humour and breathtaking theatricality, it is a story of family, identity, love and the ties that connect us.
Brought to life by 19 performers from six different countries and told across English, Tamil and Sinhalese, with live translation into English, Counting and Cracking is written by S. Shakthidharan and directed by Eamon Flack.
‘Masterful’
Time Out Sydney, Critics' Pick
Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable theatrical event coming to Soho Theatre Walthamstow Summer 2027.
Counting and Cracking had its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival in 2022. This is its London debut.
Presented as part of LIFT 2027 (London International Festival of Theatre)
Co-commissioned by Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc, Sydney Festival, Adelaide Festival and Belvoir St Theatre. Originally Co-produced with Co-Curious and developed with the support of CuriousWorks and the philanthropic support of the Gamechangers. 12+ This production contains haze, smoke effects, and strobe lighting, References to cultural and/or political issues