TV Times
Soundarie to present ‘Soul’ : An Evening of Original Music
Soul Sounds, the internationally acclaimed choir directed by Soundarie David, presents ‘SOUL’, an evening of original music on 7th June 2017 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. Everybody has heard her stunning choral arrangements and covers which range from ethnic, pop to Gospel in style? Whatever the genre, whatever the style, we have heard Soundarie David-Rodrigo [...]
‘Nino Live’ goes on air
Young filmmaker Thisara Imbulana’s debut film ‘Nino Live’, a story about a young man who is born in the age of reality-show television and the challenges he faces in this digital era, is now being screened in theatres around the country. The film stars Nino Jayakody, Dasun Pathirana, Yureni Noshika, Umali Thilakaratne, Chandani Seneviratne, Steve [...]
‘Funny Money’ reaches 175th juncture
The 175th show of ‘Sadaya Marai Salli Hamarai’, Sinhala adaptation of British playwright Ray Cooney’s ‘Funny Money’ will go on the boards at 3.30 and 6.45.on June 3, at Namel Malani Punchi theatre, Borella. Directed by Dharmapriya Dias, the cast include Gihan Fernando , Chamila Peiris , Dharmapriya dias Anuradha Perera , Dayadewa Edirisinghe, Aloka [...]
‘Baywatch’ Dashed from TV to cinema
‘Baywatch’ the cinematic version of popular television series of the same name, is now being screened at leading English theatres in Colombo and suburbs. Directed by Seth Gordon, the film stars Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Kelly Rohrbach, Jon Bass, Ilfenesh Hadera, Priyanka Chopra, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, David Hasselhoff, and Pamela Anderson. Devoted lifeguard [...]
German play adapted to Sri Lankan setting
Sujeewa Paththinisekara’s theatrical production ‘Api Narakai Thamai’ based on Lily Axtors German play “Violin, Cello, Double Bass” is to be staged at 7.00 pm on June 16 at Namel Malini Punchi Theatre, Borella. The original play was the effort of a German playwright to show satirically and symbolically the consequences of separation of parents on [...]
Garage action at ‘Bradby Rave 2017′
Popular discotheque, ‘Le Garage’ at Amaya Hills bounced back into action with ‘Bradby Rave 2017’, last week after Royal stunt the Lions in their den. ‘Bradby Rave 2017’, the most popular Bradby Party celebrated at the reincarnated ‘Le Garage’ on the day of the first leg of the Bradby in Kandy along with YES FM. [...]
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New tracks to come from Wimarshana Mario
For Wimarshana Mario (27), it all started in College at an interact talent show. His father got him his first keyboard when he was 10 years old and a family member helped him find his way around the keys. He recalls the days when he would stay over at his relative’s house for a whole [...]
Bradby faces
The first leg of the Bradby Shield which concluded at Pallekele saw fans and well-wishers throng to the event. Captured here are some of the young faces. Pix by Amila Gamage [...]
Amma’s love
Amma, there will be a girl calling. She has come from abroad. . . . has a parcel for me. She will bring it today.” That was my son. Always being admired and liked by girls. At 21, quite a lad. “When she comes, Amma, take the parcel and tell her I am not in,” [...]
Liam Payne heading for UK singles chart
Liam Payne is heading for the UK singles chart as the he became the latest One Direction member to release a solo single. The 23 year old and new dad with partner Cheryl Tweed has released ‘Strip That Down’ a trap/ hip hop/ R&B track featuring Quavo. The song is co-penned by Payne with Ed [...]
Picking up the pieces
“Meethotamulla will never happen again, if we all do our part right,” Tharuka Kannangara (26) says as we sit down for an interview on her latest initiative. A clean up and recycling scheme is what Tharuka and her husband Viran Kannangara have taken upon themselves in abid to clean up Colombo by collecting biodegradable materials [...]
Elegant sparkle
Hawwa Kareem Yaseen’s elegant and exotic designs were the cynosure of all eyes at the Kingsbury’s Sparkle High Tea Fashion Show in April. Hawwa is the designer and proprietor of the Golden Needle boutique. Pix by Prishan Pandithage Studios [...]
Await the dramatic union of Kandyan and Odissi
‘Samhära’ has taken audiences in Bangalore, India, by storm, wowed viewers in London, England, and will finally take to the stage in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 5 and 6. As the Lankan fans await this spectacular joint performance by the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble based in Bangalore and Sri Lanka’s very own Chitrasena Dance Company, [...]