Art
Exploring social dynamics
The next time you go for a walk, be wary for you may find a group of people keenly observing you from afar. That’s how Jayampathi Guruge and his team prepared for Walking Path, a silent play about the curious social dynamics that exist amongst the groomed bushes and paved paths of Colombo’s finest [...]
At the intersection of love and violence
They used to know him only as the Chunky Monkey. In his weekly column in the Sunday Times Mirror Magazine, Afdhel Aziz would write about music and theatre, about performances and places to eat. He’d say things likes “Park it, my lusty lad, and try not to tarnish the mink upholstery” (to a valet) and [...]
Mirror Magazine
A fun alternative to working out
It’s 6.30 pm in the heart of Colombo, and the Viharamahadevi Park is already buzzing with joggers, children, friends and couples. The sky is tinged with a hint of purple, there’s a soft breeze in the air and the traffic just a few metres away is almost imperceptible amidst the softly gurgling fountain. Our aching [...]
The power of play
Master puppeteer Sulochana Dissanayake, founder and artistic director of ‘Power of Play’flutters a beautifully crafted puppet around, talking, whispering, shrieking at times. At the hand of an expert, a puppet is hard to distinguish from a living, breathing individual and with movements – a surreal enchantment envelopes us. It’s a power that can break barriers [...]
Expect the unexpected
“The course of true love never did run smooth,” wrote Shakespeare. There is beauty in chaos and bravery in taking a path less travelled and that is exactly what the talented cast from Gateway College will be banking on as they take on ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream – The Musical’. Quite clearly a feat far [...]
Switching things up with the Deanna School of Dancing
‘Switch’ a musical show by the junior and senior school of the Deanna School of Dancing, will demonstrate just what the body-and mind-can do when it comes to dancing. ‘6Switch’ is based on the fantasy of a newspaper coming alive in front of your eyes; a clever blend of contemporary ballet and hip hop, the show [...]
TV Times
‘Koththamalli’ : Dr. Dirty Harry’s magic portion
After a lapse of ten years, popular ‘country weda’ Dr. Dirty Harry strikes again. This time he formulates a magic portion, which gives a power to bounce back in life. Over the last three decades he was involved in ‘Mars expedition’ with Aliens and later joined the band wagon of Veddhas for jungle rhythms. He [...]
Margarita Blue at ‘Cross Road’
The band Crossroads will start their stint at ‘The Margarita Blues Club’ Galadari Hotel from Friday 25th July every Friday and Saturday night.‘We call all their friends and fans that have been so supportive over the years to pop along’ said Fabion Bonny Paul, the leader of the band. Fabion Bonny,the leader and founder of [...]
‘Who Are The Champions’
Sri Lanka’s only FIFA World Cup song was released recently, just a few days before the finals.‘Who Are The Champions’ sung by Suppa & Nila was the only World Cup song in Sri Lanka. Melody was created by Nilantha Nimalasiri (Nila) and music was provided by Lahiru Premathunga/Nadika WeligodapolaPenned by Supun Ranaweerasinghe (Suppa), song ‘Who [...]
BDFI 10th Anniversary Celebrations Commence With A Bang
Ballroom Dancers Federation Sri Lanka, who arestepping into the 10Th Year Of Fruitful Dancing Will Be Organizing A Series Of Events This Year. The 1St Event Takes The Form Of A Summer Bash – Hawaiian Luau On 16Th Of August At The Rooftop Of Golden Towers – Marine Drive. A Colourful Event Comprising Of Nonstop [...]
Clarence’s Nostalgic Music
Sampath Bank recently hosted ‘Sentimental Journey of Clarence’ – a tribute presented by Chandimal Fernando, giving over 1,600 of Sampath Bank’s valued customers and employees the opportunity to relive the timeless music of Clarence Wijewardena. The music of Clarence is ever-endearing and still enjoys a loyal fan base, and the performances by a renowned professional [...]
Theatre Festival at the Wendt
A festival of three plays, written and directed by renowned dramatist Rajitha Dissanayake, will be staged on August 1, 2 and 3 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre in Colombo. The three plays, ‘Sihina Horu Aran’, ‘Adara Wasthuwa’ and ‘Bakamuna Veedi Basi’ are highly entertaining and have drawn large crowds and critical acclaim over the years it was being performed in Colombo [...]
The bitter reality of Reality shows
The craze over reality shows by the younger generation and the bitter truth and ugly reality behind them is the theme for ‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’ (A Melody of Love) a musical movie directed by Priyantha Colambage. The film has completed its shooting and is undergoing post-production procedure. The film revolves around Abhimani Jayawardena, a talented vocalist [...]
A new play by Neville
Award winning veteran playwright S. Neville de Silva’s latest theatrical presentation ‘Eduru Disapamok’ (Teacher Disapamok) featuring a number of well-know theatre artistes will on go on the boards at 6.30 pm on July 26 at Rukmani Devi Memorial Hall, Negombo. Neville de Silva’s previous theatrical production ‘Manusaththu’ won the highest number of awards including the [...]
A tale of an archaeologist’s journey
Ranjith Peiris’ serialised teledrama ‘Ritigala Abiyasa’ is now being screened at 8.30 pm on every weekday on the Rupavahini channel. The story revolves around a series of incidents while an archaeologist who is also a lecturer in a university makes a trip with her girlfriend. The teledrama is played by Sriyantha Mendis, Niroshan Wijesinghe, Umayangana Wickremasinghe, [...]
Musical tour to promote ‘Spandhana’
As part of the promotion campaign of ‘Spandana’ latest movie directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa a musical band has been formed to perform in all cities where the film is scheduled to be released from next January. The film is slated to be released at 40 theatres including Regal Colombo and other theatres in 25 [...]
Jungle Beach: Celebrates its second birthday
The expert opinion of World Luxury Hotel magazine, which offered this prize accolade to Jungle Beach, mentioned Kuchaveli, off Trincomalee is the best holiday hideaway on the shores of the Indian Ocean. According to a release from the hotel, Jungle Beach was also rated the best resort hotel on the East Coast last year by [...]
Ocean Restaurant Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
The Ocean – The Kingsbury’s fine dining seafood restaurant was awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2014. ‘The Ocean’ is The Kingsbury’s Seafood Restaurant, overlooking the feisty Indian Ocean with a host of changing scenes the sea presents at different times of the day, every day. The Restaurant at first glance, has a touch of performance [...]
Master Campers awarded Trip- Advisor Certificate of Excellence
Master Campers Lanka Limited was awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award for 2014 with an all star rating. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on Trip Advisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located [...]
