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The soft notes of a piano greet me as I walk into a practice session of the musical ‘Fun Home.’ This is soon followed by someone singing “I’m changing my major to Joan.” The lyrics of the song, as I’m soon to find out describe an important memory of Alison Beschdel, on whose life ‘Fun [...]
All aboard, including the non-shopper!
“Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to shop or die.” If you visit many clothes shopping outlets, this picture is one that is very hard to miss. There are two easy ways to find out where the ladies’ changing rooms are. The extremely long queues and the line of [...]
30 years! You get some roles and you lose some
“I did a major film when I was about 19,” Caroline Langrishe says, “It was a Western which we filmed in Mexico called the “The Eagle’s Wing” with Martin Sheen. And Charlie Sheen – his son, you know the naughty one – was nine years old at the time and was running around the set. [...]
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A final goodbye
The stage was set and the lights dimmed to create that kind of ambiance you’d only expect to find at a sold out Rock Concert and as the crowds kept swarming into the Dutch Hospital, Colombo 1, where ‘The Slipping Chairs’ were set to perform their final gig, the energy around was surreal. For nearly [...]
World Schools Debating Championship to get underway in 2019
In 2010, a younger Kithmina Hewage found himself being a proud member of the Sri Lankan National Debating team, which for the first time in the country’s debating history, managed to break into the Octo-Final round of the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC). Fast forward eight years ahead and today, he sits as a Co- [...]
EDM fans mourn Avicii’s passing
Once again the world is in shock over the loss of a young music maker. The sudden death of Avicii aged 28 in Muscat, Oman on April 20 was met with an outpouring of tributes from the big names of the industry. The Swedish DJ and music producer, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was [...]
All alight for Vesak
With the island all alight for Vesak, it’s quite a busy time for pandal artists and constructors. For artist W. Somasundera and W.D. Padmakumara the process of designing and building pandals is a long but fulfilling one. “I have been making pandals for about 12 years now,” says Padmakumara adding that the Pandal being set [...]
Using a PC building Simulator
If you are yet to build your first PCit might seem like a daunting task. This is where PC Building Simulator comes to the rescue. As the name suggests, it is exactly that. A simulator to build PCs. Setting things up Available via Steam’s early access for around $20 which equals around LKR 3,100/the game [...]
Encouraging and uplifting communities
The joyous chatter of a few children, out for an early morning swim filled the air. All was at peace at Seenigama, a little village that lay nestled between Hikkaduwa and Ambalangoda. Located in Seenigama is the Foundation of Goodness (FOG), which was established in 1999. Invited to be a part of FOG’s Best Performers [...]
James Cameron slams Avengers franchise, reveals hope for a decline in superhero films
With no fewer than four additional Avatar films in the pipeline, one could be forgiven for thinking James Cameron is an advocate for effects laden, plot-driven cinema. The celebrated director has surprisingly condemned their easy escapism by targeting the increasingly popular superhero franchise, a genre currently dominated by Marvel and their rapidly developing universe of [...]
Celebrating International Jazz Day
“Jazz Unlimited” will celebrate International Jazz Day on May 6 at the CR & FC club house from 4.15pm onwards. According to a release, local jazz artistes will be featured in special performances on the day serving up different styles and forms of presentation, including mainstream and contemporary jazz, and jazz blended with funk and [...]
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Stones started to roll again
One of the biggest bands on the planet, The Rolling Stones are on tour this year and the band will be in action in European cities from 17 May to 8 July. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts will perform in nine cities across Ireland and the UK in May and June, [...]
Kandy comes alive with ‘Bradby Dance 2018’
Popular discotheque, ‘Le Garage’ at Amaya Hills in Kandy will come alive into action with ‘Bradby Dance 2018’, after Royal stunned the Lions in Colombo last week. ‘YES-Legends Bradby Dance 2018’, the most popular Bradby Party in the hills will kick off at 8.00pm at the ‘Le Garage’ on 5th May, after the second leg [...]
Medical Administrator turned Musical healer
Dr. Thusitha Sudarshana, experienced medical administrator who has excelled as a musician is to perform at his latest musical show ‘Isiwara Miyasiya’ with the participation of popular stars at Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama on May 5. The concert is organised for a worthy cause and Dr. Sudarshana is determined to support welfare societies of various [...]
Musicians, fans mourn for Avicii
Popular DJ Avicii – real name Tim Bergling-was found dead in Muscat, Oman on Friday, April 20 2018. Avicii was a Swedish DJ and musician and was born in Stockholm on September 8, 1989. Bergling began making music when he was just 18 years old, writing and remixing tracks in his bedroom. He quickly began [...]
‘The Invisible Moon’ soon to appear
Award winning filmmaker Vijitha Gunaratne’s second cinema direction ‘Amawaka’- ‘The Invisible Moon’ is to be released soon. The film starring Duleeka Marapana, Shyam Fernando, Suranga Ranawana and a host of children is the second direction by Vijitha who won awards for his debut ‘Walapatala’. ‘Amawaka’ revolves around a family where parents who decide to come [...]
Return of the Avengers
Latest Marvel comic blockbuster ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ was released worldwide on Friday April 27 and is now being screened in theatres around Colombo. Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, the film narrates how the Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his [...]
Efforts to promote children’s theatre
The muhurath ceremony for the newest Sinhala children’s play ‘Mama Kamathima Chocolate, Meya asa Biscuit’ directed by award winning playwright Sachithra Rahubadda was held recently. Produced by Thimira Rajapakse, the play features some renowned stars and talented child artistes. They include Chandani Seneviratne, Sanath Wimalasiri, Jayanath Bandara, Imaya Bogoda, Navindu Manathunge and Daminda Nandarathna. Revolving [...]
The sequel to the comedy play
Ravindra Ariyaratne who produced “Balloth Ekka Baa”, a stage play which had a record breaking run has made its sequel and the premiere show will be held at 7.00 pm on May 19 at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo. The comedy play was performed around the country and abroad for several years and on popular [...]
Political comedy in Ja-ela
Ajith Mendis’ political comedy “Aluth Horek Onee” will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. on May 5 at Guruge Nature Park auditorium in Ja-Ela. The cast comprises Roshan Pilapitiya, Saman Hemarathna, Mahinda Pathirage, Mihiri Priyangani, Kumari Senarathne and Samantha Paranaliyanage. Music was composed by Anthony Surendra, the play is organised by Jude Srimal.
At the Flamingo House
Best described as ‘artistically chaotic and pleasantly eccentric’ the Flamingo House is presently one of Colombo’s most unique dining and drinking space. Created as a tribute to the captivating fable of Sir Alfred Clarke and Satyavati, the venue is a celebration of love and a testament to the beauty of harmonised diversity. Creatively structured with [...]