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In the second in a series of interviews with the cast of Les Misérables, we hear from the actors playing the lead roles of Jean Valjean, Inspector Javert and Fantine. Each character has their own unforgettable moments on stage, each their own melodies already embedded in the hearts of generations of fans. This is what [...]
Mirror
‘Veep,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ sweep fresh air into TV’s Emmys
(Reuters) HBO shows “Game of Thrones” and “Veep” won the top prizes at the Emmy Awards for the first time on Sunday, bringing a breath of fresh air to television’s biggest night on an evening that also made history for black actresses. Jon Hamm finally snared an Emmy for his lead role as Don Draper [...]
Timeless portrayals of bard’s ballads win gold for Ladies and St. Joseph’s College
Girls’ Final The finals of the Shakespeare Drama Competition took off starting with the girls’ schools last weekend at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. The four finalists taking their shot at the trophy were Visakha Vidyalaya, Bishop’s College, Ladies’ College and Devi Balika Vidyalaya. The third runners-up for the evening were the cast and crew of [...]
TV Times
Arts and drama for children in Kurunegala
Celebrating World children day, a children’s drama festival and art competition have been organised by Creative Crew of Wayamba Janakala Centre, Kurunegala. Organised to promote children’s talent, the festival and competition will be held from 2pm to 5 pm on October 4 at YMBA hall in Kurunegala. Dulani Jayasuriya’s children’s play ‘Ow Kiyanna, Asai Mang [...]
Colombo Oktoberfest
The Paradise Beach of Mount Lavinia Hotel will come alive from the 7th to 11th of October with a host of festivities to delight fun loving Sri Lankans. Oktoberfest is a world-famous fun fair and festival, which traces its roots back to Munich, Germany. It celebrates the Bavarian culture, traditions, their love for merriment, and is a [...]
Mozart comes alive
A rare Choral Concert of Classical sacred Music presented by St Cecelia’s choir of St. Joseph’s College Colombo will come alive on Saturday, 3rd October with the great choirs of 6 other leading schools at the St. Joseph’s College Chapel at 6.30 pm. This Choral Concert of incomparable will feature six top Catholic Schools involving [...]
‘Festival of Choirs 2015’
The Festival of Choirs 2015 organised by the Western Music Society of Royal College takes place at 6.00 pm on Friday, 2 October at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. Started in 1993 this annual event is the biggest feature in the Sri Lankan schools’ choir calendar. It brings together the choirs from several leading schools and [...]
Hutch partners YES Superstar Season 3
The finals of ‘YES Superstar Season 3’, popular talent contest organised by YES 1O1 in collaboration with MTV Sports concluded recently. HUTCH, one of the leading providers of broadband 3G services in the country partnered with MTV Sports and YES 101. Tagged as the ultimate reality singing competition, YES Superstar aims to create a platform [...]
Vocal Workshop from ‘Riversheen School of Music’
‘Riversheen School of Music’ in Moratuwa will present a Vocal Workshop to be conducted by musician/singer Tilarini and David from Melbourne Australia on Saturday 16th October at 10.00 am. ‘This will be a first of its kind in Sri Lanka and the students are given the opportunity to learn in various fields related to music [...]
In memory of Gamini
Commemorating his 11th death anniversary, brilliant actor and director Gamini Fonseka will be remembered with a special event at 5.30 pm on September 30 at the National Film Corporation. The keynote address will be made by Dr. Sarath Amunugama on ‘Gamini-The actor in politics’ while filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage speaks on ‘Gamini the Actor and Director’. [...]
It’s again
James Bond has always been welcome news for Sri Lankan moviegoers and from Sean Connery in Dr. No to Moonraker with Roger Moore right up to Skyfall with the ever so dangerous and seductive Daniel Craig, the trend has been continuing. “Spectre” latest of 007 opens around 12 to 15 cinemas in Colombo and the [...]
Comedy film in town
The Sinhala film comedy ‘Lantin Singho’ directed by Aruna Mahendra and produced by Bhashani Perera is now being screened at Ridma circuit cinemas around the country. Starring Ananda Wickramage, Wimal Kumara De Costa, Kumara Thirimadura, Dilhani Ashokamala, Sanoja Bibile, Duleeka Marapana, Giriraj Kawshalya and Mohan Hettiarachchi the film is cinematographed by G. Nandasena and edited [...]
A Korean love tune
Following the telecast of Korean tele-dramas “Boys over Flowers” and “Heirs”, TV Derana released its latest Korean soap drama, ‘Melody of Love’ from September 21 to be shown at 9.30 pm on every weekday. The Melody of Love story line falls along a group of youngsters who just finished their school careers, and are on [...]
‘Tastes of Sri Lanka’ at Waters Edge
The aroma, colours, local culture and the sea of Sri Lankan cuisine enthusiasts brought together a vivid narrative of a true Sri Lankan experience as the Boardwalk garden at Waters Edge was completely transformed into a Sri Lankan village. With typical native quirks, activities and a feast like no other was held from the 10th to [...]
Hotel Asia Show 2015
The Maldives witnessed for the 11th successful time the largest gathering of professional chefs and hotel industry leaders at the Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge, which concluded on the 21st of September in Male. The event was the ideal platform that showcased internationally renowned brands and services for the hotel and leisure industry. Over 200 exhibiting [...]
