Art
Getting into the spirit
It’s a case of role reversal when CentreStage Productions stage Caliban’s Rebellion on August 23, 24 and 25 at the Lionel Wendt. Shakespeare’s originals from The Tempest find themselves in a bit of a quandary this time around-in this reimagining of the classic there’s a very thin line between the good and the bad. While [...]
She had food on her mind from an early age
Nilomi Kurukulasooriya’s interest in good food runs in her blood. Her mother is an accomplished baker of elaborate decorative cakes and her father’s breakfasts are legendary within the family, his scrambled eggs having been adjudged incomparable when pitted against the competition. Her mother remembers that while other children were out playing games, Nilomi and her [...]
Mirror Magazine
Playing all the legends
Legends 96.6 celebrates three months on the airwaves tomorrow, and for the vibrant personalities that sit behind the mic at the station it’s an important milestone. The newest frequency on the radio waves is an attempt to bring back good music and memories to an ardent radio following in Sri Lanka and around the world. [...]
Furbtastic covers
Fuurbies are making a comeback and they are doing it in style thanks to a talented young Swedish artist. The furry robotic toy a must have back in 1998, with its characteristic features and large eyes have once again found their way into popular culture. For 20-year old William Källback Winter (WKW) what started out [...]
Bringing folklore to life
Sapta NAARI, a modern interpretation of seven legendary tales and characters of local folklore will return to the stage next weekend at the Punchi Theatre. Directed by Prof. Asoka de Zoysa and choreographed by Nilan Maligapse of Arpeggio, this second instalment of the show is all set to be even bigger, bolder and braver than the original [...]
Sisters in music
There’s eight of them, they’re loud and their practice sessions usually end up in chaos. But anyone who was present at TNL Onstage 2013 would tell you that they handle their music beautifully - with a mutual understanding that transcends friendship and ends up at sisterhood. “We do have our fights and disagreements and its chaotic [...]
TV Times
Rankevita 2 is Ready
Udayakantha Warnasooriya’s latest film Ran Kevita – 2 (Gopaluge Wickrema), a story revolving around ‘Gopalu Yaka’, a demon who lurks in ranches with a stick in his hand (a character that comes across in Sri Lanka folklore) will be released in CEL and National Film Corporation (NFC)- Ridma circuit cinemas around the country from August [...]
Holiday in Tears
A moving Russian film ‘Holiday’ directed by Garik Sukachov will be screened at the Russian Centre auditorium in Colombo at 6 pm on August 30. Set in a small village in western Russia’ Holiday’ is a story of two days in the life of an ordinary family: father, mother and their five daughters. June 22, [...]
Focus on ‘Veedi Pahan’
‘Veedi Pahan’, a teledrama reflecting the suffering and pains of children who have been sidelined in society is now being telecast at 7.30 pm on every Saturday and Sunday on Swarnavahini channel. The teledrama stars Hyacinth Wijeratne, Nihal Fernando, Janak Premalal, Gayana Sudarshani, Sahan Wijesinghe, Neetha Samaranayake, Menaka Madhuwanthi, Nirdha Uyanhewa, Daya Tennekoon , Nimmi [...]
OUATIMD; a Bollywood crime thriller
Latest Bollywood crime gangster film ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!-2’ directed by Milan Luthria and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor is now being screened at Liberty Lite, Kollupitiya. The film features Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan in leading roles and Sonali Bendre in a supporting role. Once Upon A [...]
‘Chennai Express’ on the track
Latest Indian action-comedy film starring Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead and directed by Rohit Shetty is now being shown at Majestic Cinemplex soon. Chennai Express is about a man’s journey from Mumbai to Rameshwaram and what happens along the way after he falls in love with the daughter of a don. Rahul embarks on [...]
Men who reached the status of gods
Muhurath ceremony for ‘Bandara Deiyo’, a teledrama around historical characters and personalities who were respected and venerated for their heroic and selfless acts was held recently. Directed by Sarath Dharmasiri, the teledrma is to depict Tom, a foreigner who plans to set a record by killing 100 elephants in Sri Lanka. While roaming in the [...]
Fingara Country Club: Only of its kind in town
In keeping with the novel idea of having internationally recognized country clubs away from the city limits Fingara Town and Country Club has earned a reputation for its higher standards in Sri Lanka. The Fingara Town and Country Club situated just 12 kilo metres away from the capital Colombo is the only country club that [...]
Fine Italian cars at Taj Samudra
The Italian Car Enthusiasts’ Club of Sri Lanka held the 3rd display of fine Italian Automobiles on August 10th 2013 at the North Lawns of Taj Samudra, Colombo. Every year the Club organizes several events that involve members and their Italian Cars. This year over 40 cars were lined up at the North Lawns car [...]
Sing-Along with ‘Cats’
Musical Moratuwa will host what is termed by the organizes as the loveliest musical happening of the year when ‘SING-ALONG WITH CATS’ comes alive on 7 September at 6.30pm at Hotel Ran Mal (Air-conditioned) Gorakana, Moratuwa, hosted by Cataramarans Sport Club, Moratuwa. This concert, is guaranteed to give sing-along lovers in Moratuwa and elsewhere a [...]
OTSC Paduru Party
‘Roast Paan Paduru Party’ was organized by the Old Thomians’ Swimming Club (OTSC) recently at the Club House. ‘Roast Paan Paduru Party’ came a live with with an Oriental Orchestra with sing along session for members, their families and guests. Here are some of the action from the Party.
‘Gee Ranga Siri’ Theatrical songs
‘Gee Ranga Siri’, a musical evening with popular songs from Sri Lankan theatre will be staged at 7 pm on August 31 at Lionel Wendt theatre Colombo. A team of veteran theatre personalities including Nissanka Diddeniya, Jayalath Manoratne, Rathna Laalani Jayakody, Rodney Warnakula, Nilmini Kottegoda and Firny Roshani will render their voices to the songs [...]
Dal goes Down Under
Evergreen Dalreen Suby was recently in action at the Concert organized by the Sri Lankan Society in Doha, Qatar. This was the singers third consecutive visit to Doha during the last three years. She was seen in action at the Pub/Lounge of the Radisson Blu, the Orion on the 9th floor. Doing Retro Music unplugged together [...]
