Thei Yath Tha is a signal for the initial blessings of the traditional Sri Lankan rhythms and movements. It just thuds on Lankan soil with a familiarity that only natives perceive. I was mesmerized by the endearing performances of children, especially by “The Fire Dance” [a dance said to have been performed for the first time here] and these were children whom society generally spurns as disabled.

By Padma Edirisinghe – Sunday Observer, February 14, 2010

TThei Yath Tha which was orchestrated to suit the alternately able children was directed by Prof, Sunanda Mahendra in close collaboration with Ramani Damayanthi and Kala Suri Rohana Deva seemed to be marking a watershed in the Sri Lankan theatrical evaluation. Even though, the subject matter was borrowed from a poetic work by Bertolt Brecht the drama has been traced in accordance with the Sri Lankan social and religious back wash.

By Uvindu Illeperuma - Daily News, January 13, 2010

They prove they are special. Undoubtedly, the play illustrates the extent of the dedication made by the organizers in understanding the psychology of these children and patiently opening doors for their creative output.

By Dinidu Karunanayake – The Nation, January 3, 2010

Preparing them to get on the stage and take part in an hour-long play is a bigger challenge to the trainers but with the right attitude and determination, the team ThID0RA has made this a reality.

By Chandani Kirinde – The Sunday Times, January 3, 2010

The performance was memorable for the very fact that it was acted out by those mental faculties were found in want by normal standards. Watching them on stage, at times it was hard to believe that the performers were intellectually disabled and the amount of training that had preceded the performance was truly commendable.

By Jayanthi Liyanage – Daily News, December 30, 2009

It discusses social evils and society’s reaction to them and is adapted for alternatively-abled children. I hope they enjoyed being in the play as much as I enjoyed seeing it.

By Dilini Algama - Daily Mirror, December 30, 2009