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A Silent Hands production is always something to anticipate. This year they bring us Ric Robinson’s Asymmetry, a story of human relationships that holds up a mirror to the audiences, where they will see, parts of their own lives- unfathomed and unnamed till then. For others still, the play will shed light on completely novel [...]
The new kid in town has a lot going for it
First impression Everything about this place screams “come on in and relax”. From the décor and the wall painting to the lights and the atmosphere, this is a definite place to “chill-out” and kick back with your friends. Location, location, location These guys have picked a great spot, at the Wijerama Road- Ward Place junction. [...]
Soul Sounds hits a classical note with music of the night
It will be an intimate performance in the dead of the night when Soul Sounds, the award-winning all female musical ensemble takes the stage with ‘Midnight Music’ on May 11 at 11.30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Scots Kirk, Kollupitiya. Soul Sounds Director Soundarie David Rodrigo and joint choir leaders, Nimaya Harris and Roshie Wickramaratne shared [...]
Sporty gesture
The life of athletes and sportsmen, even those at school level, is primarily about training and preparation. Hours upon hours are dedicated each day to optimize their performance and then the next day they do it all over again. Such practices can have a toll on the body, from minor and major injuries to uncomfortable [...]
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Ideas for Amma’s day
With Mother’s Day around the corner Tarini Pilapitiya looks at possible gift and voucher options that mums will appreciate A High Tea for Two – Pinkies up! With countless places open to serving top notch high tea – from the whimsical Dottie’s English Tea Room, to the elegant classic high at the Mt. Lavinia Hotel [...]
First acclimatisation climb to Lobuche peak
This time two weeks back I was in Periche, at 4,371m, two stops before the famous Everest Base Camp (EBC). After Periche we moved on to Gorak Shep and then to Lobuche village. Lobuche village is most famous for the Lobuche peak which stands at 6,119 m. It is a particularly tough climb, and is [...]
“How did you learn English Ma’am?”
This is one of the first questions I often get asked when I enter the classroom to teach Composition or World Literature to a largely white group of students. So, try and imagine “How did you learn English?” as a question heavy with the Southern drawl that drags out each and every word. First of [...]
How to be an ace at mobile photography
So you don’t have the cash to get a fancy DSLR camera or the latest flagship smartphone with the world’s best mobile camera. Don’t worry about it. You can still be an ace at mobile photography and take some amazing photos with your current smartphone. Getting up close and personal for mobile photography Sure, anyone [...]
Jess Glynne releases new song
Jess Glynne has released her first new song in three years on May 4. ‘I’ll Be There’ was also premiered by the singer on the Graham Norton Show the same day. Her last top 10 hit was ‘Take Me Home’ in 2015. Earlier this year Glynne was one of the featured artists on Rudimental’s chart [...]
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Mahanama Sing- along
A Grand Sing-along session featuring Annesley Malawana and Super Chimes, organised by the OBA of Mahanama College will come alive on 12th May 2018 at the ‘Mihilaka Medura’ of the BMICH starting at 7.00pm. It will be an evening filled with fun and entertainment for the whole family when Annesley and his Band Super Chimes [...]
Legendary Boney M live in Colombo
Legendary Boney M, featuring Liz Mitchell will come alive on stage in Colombo, Sri Lanka and get ready to hit the dance floor as you groove on some popular retro hits. Boney M, featuring Liz Mitchell – the original lead vocalist accompanied by the full eight-piece live band, will be performing live in Sri Lanka [...]
Hospital Street comes alive with Fairway Colombo Street Events
During the past decade, the Colombo Dutch Hospital Precinct has gathered momentum as one of the popular hangout spots in the city, which also has character and history linked to it. Since last year, the vibe has indeed increased many folds with the introduction of street events along Hospital Street just behind the Dutch Hospital [...]
‘Father of Sri Lankan cinema’ is no more
So much has been written about Dr. Lester James Peries, the foremost filmmaker who pioneered Sri Lanka’s authentic cinema. For this very reason he is called ‘the Father of Sri Lankan cinema’. This is true in two senses. Undoubtedly, he was the father figure who guided those who followed in his wake, and who generously [...]
A game that brings deadly repercussions
‘Truth or Dare’, a Hollywood supernatural film is now being released to theatres in Colombo. Directed by Jeff Wadlow the film describes how a harmless game of Truth or Dare among friends turns deadly when someone — or something — begins to punish those who tell a lie or refuse the dare. Lucy Hale (Pretty [...]
Janakaraliya brings two new dramas
Janakaraliya drama group has produced two new dramas, ‘Thitta Kahata’ (Bitter Nectar) and ‘Hiru Nagena Thuru’ (Until the Sun Rises) and they will go on the boards at the Namal Malini Punchi Theatre, Borella on May 10 and 11 at 6.30 pm. ‘Thitta Kahata’ recounts the saga of labourers of Indian origin working in the [...]
7th Colombo International Theatre Festival here
“7th Colombo International Theatre Festival 2018″ will be held from May 24 to 30 at the Lionel Wendt theatre in Colombo with the participations from a number of foreign countries. This year’s festival will felicitate veteran theatre personality Darmasiri Bandaranayaka for his several decades-long contribution to theatre and the festival will be opened with his [...]
History, culture and creativity presented through dance
‘Swaasam’ the latest choreographic presentation produced and directed by renowned dancing guru Dr. Arunthathy Sri Ranganathan will be performed at 7 pm on May 15 at Bishops College Auditorium. The performance presented in collaboration with the High Commission of India will be graced by President Maithripala Sirisena as the chief guest. With ‘Swaasam’ Aru Sri [...]
Suriya Resort : Luxury in line with nature
Popularly known as ‘little Rome’, Negombo with Portuguese and Dutch roots was an important trading post since ancient times, with its large lagoon providing shelter to seafaring vessels. 500 years on, after a rapid change, Negombo up to Waikkala to its North has developed into a popular tourist destination famous the world. over. This popular [...]