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It was an interesting and diverse evening of fashion from around the globe showcased through the Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology’s International Graduate Fashion Spectacle (TIGFS). The fashion show, a part of the French Spring Festival in Sri Lanka, saw twelve graduating designers present their work. The event was organised by the Lanka Institute of [...]
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Amuna Ayurveda Retreat: Eco-Ayurvedic treatment Resort
Ayurveda is a holistic healing science where Ayu means ‘Life’ and Veda means ‘Science’ which translates to Science of Life. Ayurveda is accepted as the oldest scientific medical system with a long record of clinical experience and is a complete way of life. Taking all this in, Amaya Resorts and Spas unveiled an Eco-Ayurvedic Treatment [...]
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A loveable take on a Shakespeare classic
The Combined Theatre Company’s latest production, ‘Taming of The Shrew’ — a Shakespearean classic, comes packed with humour and also a message to those who look closely. Directed by Vinodh Senadeera and Delon Weerasinghe, it is set to take stage at the Lionel Wendt from July 21- 23. This week the Mirror spoke to the [...]
Iggy Azalea takes to social media against her record label
Iggy Azalea is an angry rap artist. The Australian artist has taken to social media against her record label Def Jam to express her disappointment that no more singles are to be released from her much delayed new album ‘Digital Distortion’. The album was pushed back from 2016 to June this year but it has [...]
Acting workshops this July for young theatre enthusiasts
Biman Kasun Wimalaratne will offer young theatre enthusiasts and curious learners a chance to further their craft this July. This month’s workshops from July 17 -20, 2017 will be held at The Studio – Fine & Performing Arts Academy. Biman will be conducting acting workshops for children between 8-12 . A trained professional actor, Biman [...]
Thank you for your contributions to the 100 word page on ‘Leap’. A variety of ideas have come in, and interestingly, hold, mainly the viewpoint of a mother. The theme for August is “IMAGINE”. Please send in your contributions to Madhubhashini Disanayaka-Ratnayake, 100 Words, c/o The Sunday Times, 8, Hunupitiya Cross Road, Colombo 2 Please [...]
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‘Kaffirinya Carnival’
The ‘Kaffirinya Carnival’ scheduled for 4th August 2017 at the BMICH is a Musical Journey, which exposes the roots of the most popular Sri Lankan rhythm well known as Baila featuring the most number of living legends of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. While the legendary Emcee Vijaya Corea would unfold the hidden facts [...]
‘Esala Tharupaana’ to promote quality Lankan music
‘Esala Tharupaana’, an evening of music with renditions by Dr. Victor Ratnayake, Visharadha Amarasiri Peiris and Visharadha Nirosha Virajini will be performed at 6.30 pm on July 22 at Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo. Music is provided by the SLBC Orchestra under the leadership of director Sidath Somasundara, the concert is organised to promote good [...]
‘Pyramids’ to rock the scene
‘Pyramids’, the newest band to rock the scene in Colombo, has completed with their maiden song “Pyramid Song’, a hit in the air. Though the band ‘Pyramids’ is a new name in the industry, four of their member were with a band called ‘Majesty’ for a couple of years. Isitha, Kasun, Eshan and Pramuk were [...]
A play on people who yearn for social change through TV
Udayasri Wickremeratne’s stage direction ‘361’, a play on people who sit in front of the TV and want to change the country, will have a series of shows at different parts of the country. The play will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm on July 22 at the of St Anthony’s Sunday School [...]
Remake of Malayalam movie in cinema
“Dharmayuddhaya”, the Sinhala version of the box office recorded Malayalam thriller film, ‘Drishyam’ (Visual), is now being screened in cinemas around the country. Originally written and directed by by Jeethu Joseph as a Malayalam movie, the film which was released in 2013 remained the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time until ‘Pulimurugan’ was released in [...]
‘Banku Weeraya’ back in the town
Veteran playwright, director, journalist Kapila Kumara Kalinga’s newest stage play ‘Banku Weeraya’ will go on the boards at 3.30 and 6.45 pm today, July 16 at the British College auditorium. The cast consist of Dharmapriya Dias, Jayalath Manoratna , Janaka Kumbukage, Ajith Lokuge, Prasad Suriyarachchi, Wasantha Wittachchi, Ganga Jeewani , Nimal Yatiwella and Sanjeewa Dissanayake [...]
Return of most popular Marvel’s Crown Jewel
Getting the Marvel Comics characters back to the theatre, ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’, the second Spider-Man film reboot is now being screened in Colombo and the outstation theatres. Directred by Jon Watts, the film brings back Peter Parker who with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school [...]
‘Vimansa’ weaves a romantic comedy on TV
‘Vimansa’, a teleplay in the genre of romantic comedy, directed by Kanishka Bandara Megasuirya is now being telecast every weekday at 8.35 pm prime belt. Starring Nethu Priyangika, Anusha Kodikaram, Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi, Clitus Mendis, Kamal Deshapriya, Hemantha Iriyagama, Srimali Fonseka, Suleka Jayawardena and Harshani Arnold, ‘Vimansa’ revolves around a budding journalist who works for a [...]