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‘There was a fine fellow from Kandy Who’d knock down his fair share of brandy This habit didn’t last, ended up in a cast The night they ran out of shandy’ So wrote 25-year-old Ashwin Dias a few days before the deadline for the Edward Lear Prize for Poetry awarded on January 13, 2017. A [...]
A view from IGers!
“Capture” and “discover” could well be the theme of our present generation. Over the years we have seen a dramatic rise to the quality of pictures and videos taken by Instagrammers, whether on a Nikon, Canon, an iPhone or Samsung. This week we feature a selection of Instagrammers who have stretched their creative muscles above [...]
Mirror
Taking a trip to OZ
It’s after school hours at the Asian International School (AIS) Colombo. The kids run around with their playful chatter, slowly they fill up a practice room, getting ready for a big production. For some, this will be their first time on stage, they tell us with a nervous smile. Slowly the fantasy world of Oz [...]
When ice cream rolls…
The thick ice-cream roll, melts as we speak. It’s creaminess, not failing to satisfy. They call it the Funky Monkey. The finely chopped bananas bring about that depth of freshness and the flavours only intensify as we dig in to the bowl, making it indeed a funky dish. Despite it being a dessert, the rolled [...]
‘Hidden Figures,’ ‘Fences’ lead politically charged SAG awards
“Hidden Figures” was the surprise best film ensemble winner at the recent Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards, a show overshadowed by politics as stars slammed U.S. President Donald Trump for restricting entry for travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations. “Hidden Figures,” the true story of three black female mathematicians during the 1960s space race, ousted awards [...]
Finding his niche
A few years ago Joshua Vittachi (22) wrote a song called ‘Lost’ a friend who had heard it professed he had it on repeat while going through some tough times in his life For Joshua that was probably the biggest moment, knowing something he had written and composed was able to reach someone; that was [...]
Young artist Dua Lipa draws interest with debut singles
A young artist who is drawing a lot of attention today is Dua Lipa, a 21 year old British singer songwriter of Albania origin. Dua who has signed on with Warner Bros. Records, released three singles last year to critical acclaim. One of her songs ‘Hotter Than Hell’ peaked at 21 on the UK singles [...]
TV Times
Edward breaks silence with a new song
Visharadha Edward Jayakody’s newest song ‘Pana Nala Sulangata’ released with a music video was launched recently. Lyrics written by Anton J. Fernando and music composed by Lakshman Hilmi, the music video was directed by Gihan Mewantha Liyanage. Edward released ‘Pana Nala Sulangata’ after a long silence and the song is now being telecast on a [...]
‘Love is in the air’: Regency Valentine Party in Kandy
Celebration will continue at the Kandy’s popular party venue ‘Earl’s Regency Hotel’ till Valentine’s Day. After a successful gala New Year’s celebration at its popular Ballroom, the ‘Party’ continues till the end of February. The early Valentine’s Day party will come alive at the popular Regent Ballroom on Saturday, 11th February. ‘Love is in the [...]
Celebrating Love at OZO- Colombo
Many people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing appreciation for the people they love or adore. Some people take their loved ones for a romantic dinner at a restaurant, while others may choose this day to propose or get married. OZO- Colombo offer lovers with two options to celebrate the month of Romance [...]
China’s entry to Hollywood
‘The Great Wall’, China-Hollywood film that was recorded as the most expensive movie ever made in China is now being screened in Colombo and suburbs. The action adventure directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the film cast lead by Hollywood superstar Matt Damon and massive Chinese actors and actresses. The film narrates the story how [...]
70th anniversary for ‘Broken Promises’
‘Kadawunu Poronduwa’ which heralded the coming of Sinhala cinema celebrates 70 years this year. First shown on January 21, 1947 at the Kingsley Cinema, Colombo, most of the the main starsof the film were from Negombo, a city famous for its drama and music. Starting from B. A. W. Jayamanne, the first lead star of [...]
‘Madura Jawanika’ goes to Matara
“Madura Jawanika” renowned theatrical direction by playwright Dayananda Gunawardena will go on the boards at 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm at Buddhist College Hall in Matara. The play stars Jackson Anthony, Rodney Warnakula, Bandula Wijeweera, Madhini Malwaththage, Rathnasheela Perera, Tharanga Kumari, Indika Jayasinghe, Wasantha Gunawardena, Buddhika Ranaweera and Jayanath Bandara.Kapila Puugalarachchi handled music while costume [...]
A tale of a teacher and notorious class
Teledrama director Pradeep Dharmadasa’s latest teledrama “Greenlands” or ‘Bonchigedara Indrajalaya’ is now being telecast every weekday on ITN channel. Featuring stories that come across in the world renowned fairy tales and timeless fables, the teleplay narrates around a group of children attached to a remote school. Grade 7B class in the school ‘Haritha Bhoomi’ has [...]
Shakespeare in Sri Lankan Theatre
The latest performance of ‘Premawantha Kumarayo’, Sinhala adaptation of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ produced by Drama and Theatre and Image Arts Unit of Kelaniya University and Academic Players theatre group will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm at Tower Theatre in Maradana on February 12 and 21. Based on [...]
‘Sinhabahu’ in School shows
Prof. Ediriwira Sarachchandra’s ever popular play “Sinhabahu” will be staged at 8.30 a.m. and 11 am on February 16 at Rukmani Devi Memorial theatre in Negombo Included in the school syllabus, this wellknown stylised play has won the hearts of many theatregoers of all ages. The play is organised by Jude Srimal.
