Art
Perfect blend
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Athithya Murugananthavel was assailed by doubts. Having taken up photography, she thought her older sister, Karthiga, who had persuaded her to engage in this hobby, was far superior to her. Never in her wildest imaginings did she assume that photography would pave the way for her to visit a land of immense and diverse landscapes [...]
Licensed to Grill gains heat in Kandy
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Kandy is known to sleep early. Shops close up by 7 p.m. and the Kandy City Centre is dark just an hour later. But if you happen to drive down DaladaVeediya any night other than Monday, be it even midnight, you’re going to hear some hyped up beats coming from a boom box on the [...]
Mirror Magazine
The tech guys
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If you’re a social media addict or technically inclined you’ve probably come across Readme.lk at some point. In operation for three years, the webpage is known today for its variety of content among the gadget-dependent for the latest in Sri Lanka’s tech scene. Growing into a full-time staff of twelve, 26 year old co-founders Andrew [...]
The blues brigade
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Revelers kept up the spirit at the 136th battle of the blues although rain hampered proceedings between traditional rivals Royal and S. Thomas’ at the SSC ground which saw the match ending in a tame draw. Captured here are images from the final days play. See more pictures at sundaytimes.lk/multimedia
Rihanna new face of Dior
Rihanna is to be the new face for the cosmetic brand Dior. Reports say the singer confirmed the news as she premiered her new animated film Home in New York on 13th Friday. She will appear in the fourth instalment of the Secret Garden campaign for brand which as filmed in Paris recently. The family [...]
The young cast of the British School of Colombo take on ‘The Ash Girl’
With an influx of Cinderellas running around Hollywood lately, the British School of Colombo couldn’t have timed their production of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s ‘The Ash Girl’ more perfectly. Directed by Angelo Pereira and Tracy Holsinger, the play promises to be one of intrigue and mystery, with its title character facing problems all too familiar to modern-day [...]
TV Times
‘Ahasin Polowata’ screenplay out
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Award winning script and screenplay writer Dr. Tissa Abeysekara’s screenplay ‘Ahasin Polowata’ (White Flowers for the Dead) written based on Irene Siriwardena’s novel was released as a book recently. The screenplay which was originally written in English by Dr. Abeysekara was translated to Sinhala by cinematographer M. D. Mahindapala and released as a Sarasavi publication. [...]
‘D MAJOR’ ROCKS Down Under
‘D Major’, a band with growing popularity in Sri Lanka took their fabulous performances across the seas to Australia and tantalised a massive audience in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in February and March. The Band led by Hector Dias, one of Sri Lanka’s finest Saxophonists gave the respective audiences a night like no other. [...]
‘Closer to Jesus’
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The production titled ‘Closer to Jesus’ is an annual event presented by a talented group of young men and women of ‘Choro Calibre’ who have achieved many successes over the past six years. Set aside 27th March 2015, to be at Fatima Church Maradana at 6.30pm and be part of hymnal, reflections and Benediction as Christians, journey [...]
YES101 Mornings with Shaq and Blessie in Sydney
YES101 and 100.8, Sri Lanka’s popular Hit Music Station recently broadcasted their Morning Show live from Sydney, Australia with the YES101 Channel Head and Morning Show Host Shaq and his co-host Blessie (also known as ‘B’) from the 2nd till the 6th of March. When asked why Shaq and B decided to host the Morning [...]
4th Colombo Theatre Festival Summer of theatre
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With the aim of promoting Sri Lankan theater to international heights and creating a platform for Sri Lankan theater lovers to experience the world theater, 4th Colombo International Theatre Festival will be held from April 4 to 9 at the Colombo British School auditorium. This year theatrical performances from Korea, Russia, India and Bangladesh will be performed during the festival and [...]
Final count down for ‘Super Golden Chimes’
The original line up of the Super Golden Chimes, one of the most popular bands in the 70s era, will come together for a mega reunion Concert for the last time on 10th April at the BMICH starting at 7.00pm. The original members of the band last performed in Colombo to a packed audience in [...]
Focus on French films
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‘Bonjour Cinéma’, the Francophone Film Festival—one of the much awaited events by cinema lovers in Sri Lanka will be held from March 26 to 29 at the National Film Corporation of Colombo. Over the past few years, the film festival has become an increasingly popular event among local movie lovers. Organised by the High Commission of [...]
‘NH 10’ at Liberty Lite
Bollywood suspense thriller movie starring Anushka Sharma and Neil Boopalam “NH10” (National Highway 10) is now being screened at Liberty Lite Kollupitiya. Last week the film was also released at Majestic Ultra, Chaya Kegalle and Minerwa Kaluthara. The maiden production of Anushka Sharma, the movie is an absolute thriller packed with jaw dropping suspense in every [...]
‘Mage Yalu Maalu’ crosses 50 days
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Lal Priyadeva’s children’s film ‘Mage Yalu Maalu’ produced by Janitha Marasinghe has successfully completed 50 days run at Regal Colombo and other CEL-Ridma circuit cinemas around the country. Starring Chandani Seneviratne, Chili Thivanka, Denuwana Senadhi, Sarath Chandrasiri, Piumi Botheju, D. B. Gangodatenna, Jeewan Handunneththi, Mahinda Isalagamage, Lithum Semika Marasinghe and Kavisha Dewmini Ketakumbura, the film [...]
‘Siriwardane Family’ returns to the Wendt
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Rajitha Dissanayake’s latest play ‘Siriwardane Pawla’ (Siriwardane Family) returns to the Lionel Wendt Theatre this month after its successful premier at the same venue in January this year. The show, which coincides with World Theatre Day, will be held on Friday, March 27, at 7.00 pm. ‘Siriwardane Pawla’ revolves around a young man who tries [...]
Cook in hills
“Ko Kukko” a comedy play written and directed by Mihira Sirithilaka will go on the boards at 7.00 pm on March 26 at the Sarachchandra Open Air Theatre of Peradeniya University. Kumara Thirimadura, Sarath Kothalawela, Mihira Sirithilaka, Sarath Chandrasiri Sanketh Wickramage, Chinthaka Peiris and Janaka Rathnayake playing in the cast, Chamika Sirimanne handles music and [...]
A search for a pair of lovers
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‘Pem Yuwalaka Ona Kara Thibe’ (Wanted: An actual pair of lovers), latest stage play by Udayasiri Wickramaratne will be staged on Friday March 27 at 3.30 and 6.45 pm at Namel Malini Punchi theatre Borella. Playwright Wickramaratne’s earlier plays ‘Suddek Oba Amathai’ (A White Man Adresses You) and ‘Rangapem Ivarai’ (Adieu to Acting) were well [...]
Reviving Easter traditions
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Following the world renowned tradition of performing passion plays to remember the life, agony and death of Jesus Christ ‘Alokayano’, an Easter play is presented by the parishioners of St. Thomas’ Church Kotte at 6.30 pm on Sunday March 29. This pioneering effort by the Kotte parish along with the Parish priest Rev. Fr. Anthony [...]
‘Arika Villa’: Luxury in the jungle
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Newly built ‘Arika Boutique Villa’ is located just hundred metres away on a Puwakattawala village towards scenic east off A9 road that connects Matale to Dambulla and Jaffna. Just little over one year in operation, Arika Boutique Villa has gained the popularity amongst most of the foreign travellers visiting Cultural Triangle. Built on a land [...]
Bubbles, beats and brunch the OZO way
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With a chic atmosphere, delectable dishes and stunning views over the picturesque Ocean, OZO Colombo is the ideal venue to relax with friends and family and enjoy the scrumptious bubbly brunch every Sunday. Sunday bubbly brunch is a selection of outstanding dishes, including seafood options, fusion meals and luscious desserts served at ON14 Rooftop bar [...]