Art
A taste of what it was!
“It’s the Galle Road feeling,” Upali Katunayake intones about Lankan politics and life a good 80 years ago. Nothing much has changed from then to now, laugh Jith Peiris and Indu Dharmasena who will stage S.J.K. Crowther’s ‘The Dowry Hunter’ next week. “Times may change but people rarely do,” says Jith having last staged Crowther’s [...]
‘Love and explore one’s own culture’
Jamie Herrell’s first morning in Sri Lanka is a flurry of interviews and photo shoots, and countless photos with eager fans. Here for the crowning of the Derana Goya Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Earth 2015, Jamie, the current Miss Earth hardly seemed to be intimidated by the buzz surrounding her. “So how’s your day [...]
Mirror Magazine
Geometrics of fashion
Geometrics have slowly found favour in the major fashion houses of today. A bold departure from the prints and silhouettes of big names in the business, Luka Alagiyawanna’s jewellery strips shapes down to their basic beauty. Her minimalistic style she says is designed to give “ordinary things more attention, and therefore, value.” Originally a freelance [...]
New beginnings
When the Golden Shower Trees (Ahala Flowers) are in full bloom it only means one thing to Hindus in Kerala, like the call of the Asian Koel (Koha) to Sri Lankans the bright yellow flowers represent the dawn of a new year – Vishu. Vishu is the start of the Malayalam Zodiac year and is [...]
TV Times
‘Punsanda Paaya’ 2015, the variety entertainment with a difference
The best of artistic talent will be enacted on stage when the ‘Moratuwa Arts Forum’ presents their glittering spectacle ‘Pun Sanda Paaya’ Concert on 19th July 2015 commencing at 6.00 pm at the Buddhist Hall, Moratuwa. The ‘Pun Sanda Paaya’ show, bringing out the cream of homegrown talent of Moratuwa is a pet event [...]
Beethoven and Mozart piano concerts by CMSC
The Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC), in association with the Goethe-Institut, will present a rare treat for music lovers in Colombo on Sunday, 7 June at 7.00 pm. The featured artiste will be Ramya de Livera Perera. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and a recipient of fjjthe Hon R.A.M awarded by [...]
Vesak lantern competition at a leading hotel
Interdepartmental Vesak lantern competition-2015 at the Galadari hotel organised by for the 11th successful year was held in commemoration of the Vesak. A large number of lanterns representing all the departments of the hotel competed and the panel of judges consisted of musician and singer Lakshman Gunasekara, singer Rohana Siriwardena and Features Editor of the [...]
SAARC kudos for ‘Motor Bicycle’
Sri Lankan film ‘Motor Bicycle’ debut direction of Sameera Rangana Naotunna won the main awards at this year’s SAARC Film Festival held in Colombo last week. The film produced by Suranga Jayasuriya and starring Dasun Pathirana, Samanalee Fonseka, Veena Jayakody, Mahendra Perera and Kumara Thirimadura won the Best Film and the Best Direction awards. The [...]
French spring here
The French Spring Festival will showcase cinema both French and Sri Lankan during its fourth edition which will be held from Friday June 4 to July 14. The 10-day festival in Sri Lanka is a major multi-disciplinary event celebrating arts and culture organized by the Embassy of France, the Alliance Française de Kotte in Colombo [...]
Sinhabahu; a timeless play goes on the boards
Prof. Ediriweera Sarathchandra’s legendary theatrical production ‘Sinhabahu’ will be staged in Chilaw and Colombo. The stylised play which has won the hearts of many theatregoers of all ages has been included in the school syllabus. It will go on the boards at at 8.15 am and 11.30 am on June 11 at Sudasuna hall in [...]
‘Pravegaya’ begins
‘Pravegaya’ Donald Jayantha’s maiden film based on a young man from a middle class family who spends time wandering in the streets with his friends will be released from June 12. Starring Hemal Ranasinghe, Udari Warnakula, Jayalath Manoratne, Ranjan Ramanayake, Pubudu Chathuranga, Sanath Gunatillake, Jayalath Jaskson Anthony, Maureen Charuni, Mahendra Perera, Eranga Jeewantha, Janith Wickremage [...]
Somalatha Subasinghe; Pioneer of children’s theatre
Veteran actress, playwright and pioneer of children’s theatre in Sri Lanka Somalatha Subasinghe passed away last week creating a huge void in Sri Lankan theatre and cinema. Her four decades long service to theatre and arts by creating a culture of children theatre in Sri Lanka and introducing a large number of new theatre, TV [...]
Latest Children’s programme from Play House Kotte
The latest children’s programme initiated by late Mrs. Subasinghe on June 6 at Battramulla Lion’s Club Activity Centre in Jayanthipura. Conducted by Kaushalya Fernando, Dr. Chandana Aluthge and Nilanka Dahanayake, applications for the programme can be sent for This programme is conducted on Saturdays from 9.00 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. and more details could be [...]
‘Funny Money’ goes to Galle
A Sinhala adaptation of British playwright Ray Cooney’s ‘Funny Money’ goes on the boards under the directorial vision of the Dharmapriya Dias as “Saadaya Maarai Salli Hamaray” today June 7 at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm at Medical faculty auditorium , Karapitiya – Galle. The cast consist of Gihan Fernando, Jayani Senanayke, Giriraj Kaushalya, Dharmapriya [...]
Janakaraliya drama goes to Kolcatta International Theatre festival
“Payanihal” a Tamil language drama produced by Selvaraj Leelawathi and Ronika Charmali of the Janakaraliya drama institute conducted by Parakrama Niriella, has been selected for “Kalidi Batrajon” International theatre festival to be held fromJune 4 to 10. in Kolkata. “Payanihal” is the Tamil translation of “Kora saha Andaya” a drama written by Dr. Dharmasena Pathiraja. [...]
‘Japanese Fair’: A unique Cultural experience at Waters Edge
Stemming from the notion of cultural awareness and community enriching, Water’s Edge will introduced the first Japanese Fair in Sri Lanka inclusive of Japanese workshops and demonstrations on 13th of June starting from 4.00pm onwards at the Grand Lawn. This entrance free event promises a fun filled evening for families and enthusiasts of Japanese food and [...]
‘Anchor Pastry Challenge’
Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka together with the Chefs’ Guild of Lanka are uncovering the finest local culinary talent as pastry chefs from across the country put their skills to the test at the prestigious ‘Anchor Pastry Challenge 2015’. The ‘Anchor Pastry Challenge 2015’ sees chefs compete across two categories – dessert and cake making – [...]
New menu at ‘The Keg’ at Excel World
One of the liveliest venues in Colombo, The Keg has been newly refurbished. Sporting a brand new menu, The Keg not only boasts a cozy atmosphere, but also an impressive stock of beverages, DJ music and live music – giving it that all-important edge. The European-styled pub and restaurant hosts theme nights as well, with [...]