Pathbreaking play The One Who Loves You So launched in book form
George Beven’s sensual semi-nude young men, in cotton sarongs- beautiful and paradisical- languished suggestively on the walls of the Barefoot Gallery. Coinciding, uncannily, was another event- the launch in book form of Arun Welandawe Prematilleke’s 2018 Gratiaen-winning play: The One Who Loves You So. ‘Gay Gauguins’ and queer theatre: it was a mingling celebration of [...]
A concert of remembrance in true Soul Sounds style
Although we’re nearing the end of the year, 2019 will forever be remembered as one of the darkest years in Sri Lanka’s history owing to the deadly bombings on Easter Sunday. The lives lost, the smiles that will never be seen again and the laughter of the children that will never be heard. It is [...]
Jovani Couture for women
A new women’s wear label “Jovani Couture” was launched recently at 135, Dutugemunu Street, Kohuwala. Jovani Couture is a sub brand under Dressbay Holdings, an ecommerce market place in Sri Lanka focusing on fashion. Founder / Director Lakmali Wickremesooriya opened the store with the launch attended by well wishers and customers. Jovani’s designs are also [...]
Don your superhero kit and do your own ‘heroic’ deed for the environment
When we think of cosplaying, we imagine individuals dressed in elaborate costumes at convention halls. The idea of them collecting garbage is one that would surely never pop into our heads, but that is where Cosplay Clean Up Global comes in. Created by Sharan Velauthan, a Sri Lankan influencer currently living in Australia who has [...]
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Diving into the deep with ‘Under the Sea’
Dive into the depths of the sea and immerse yourself in the stories and music of the mermaid kingdom in the musical ‘Under the Sea’ by the middle school students of Ladies’ College, on Oct 11 and 12 at the Ladies’ College Hall at 7.30pm. The story of the little mermaid Ariel who defied the [...]
Going behind ‘The Unwavering Mind’
The giant grandfather of a banyan tree, which looms like a benevolent woodland spirit at the Sudarshi Centre, spills its deep cool shadow over lithe young dancers poised for a change. For many of the past productions by Nilan Maligaspe, of the Nilan Creative Dance and Drama Academy (NCDDA), the Banyan was the perfect rehearsal [...]
Shakespeare Finals: Bishop’s & Trinity take home the awards
The finals of the 46th Inter-school Shakespeare Drama Competition organized by the Colombo YMCA and Rotary Club of Colombo North, which came to a close recently showcased a wide array of talent and showmanship. The judges panel for both evenings comprised Kala Keerthi Madhubashini Ratnayake, Suramya Hettiarachichi Perera, Jehan Aloysius, Jehan Bastians, Eraj De Silva [...]
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Ed Sheeran opens a restaurant Chart champion Ed Sheeran has made another smart business move by opening a restaurant. Bertie Blossoms on Portobello Street, Notting Hill, London was opened by Sheeran and his manager Stuart Camp last week as the singer’s single ‘Take Me Back To London’ rounded a [...]
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‘Darshage Siththam’
‘Darshage Siththam’, an Exhibition of paintings and newspaper cartoons by Darsha Kapuge will be held at the Town Hall, Panadura on 8th and 9th of October, 2019 from 9.30am to 9.30pm. Darsha, a professional cartoonist, graphic designer, journalist and art teacher, is a veteran in the media field. This is his first exhibition of collection [...]
DR. VIJAYA COREA RE-ELECTED
The High Commissioner for Australia, David Holly (right) and the Consul for New Zealand, Senake De Silva (left) hands on with the legendary media personality, Dr. Vijaya Corea following his re-election for a second term to the office of the President of the Sri Lanka Australia New Zealand Association (SLANZA) at the 64th Annual General [...]
Hawaiian theme night at ‘Sky Heights’
‘Sky Heights’, newly renovated Sky Lounge, the entertainment hub of the Euro Lanka Hotel at the Marine Drive in Bambalapitiya was launched last week with a mega ‘Hawaiian Theme Night’ party. ‘The After Party Hawaiian Theme Night’ featured a string of Hawaiian Dance events along with popular DJ Dilan Jay. The entertainment for the ‘Sky [...]
Cuban Cultural Day celebrated with music and dance
Cuban Cultural Day, representing the colourful and entertaining Cuban culture will be celebrated with an evening of music and dance at 5.30 pm on October 12 at the Russian Cultural Centre, Colombo In celebration of sixtieth anniversary of Cuba and Sri Lanka diplomatic relations, the evening is jointly organised by Embassy of Cuba in Sri [...]
Kenya’s maiden entry to Oscar’s Foreign Language film at Goethe
‘Nairobi Half Life’, Kenya’s first entry to the Best Foreign Language Oscar, directed by David ‘Tosh’ Gitonga will be screened at 7 pm on October 11 at Goethe Hall at Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7. This 2012 Kenyan drama film was selected as the Kenyan entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy [...]
World premiere for ‘Gaadi’ in Busan
‘Gaadi’ (Children of the Sun), the latest feature film by the internationally acclaimed filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage, will have its world premiere at Asia’s renowned Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea, on 8th October 2019. Over 300 films, representing 85 countries will be screened at BIFF during this festival. The film has a stellar [...]
A battle between a soldier and his mentor
Bollywood thriller ‘War’ starring two action superstars Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, is now being screened in theatres around Colombo. Directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Aditya Chopra under his banner Yash Raj Films, the film follows an Indian soldier who is assigned to eliminate his former mentor, who had gone rogue. ‘War’ also [...]
A new political satire in town
Udayasiri Wickramarathne’s new political satire “Garu Katanayakathumani”, will be staged at 3.30 pm and 7.00 p.m. on October 11 at the Lionel Wendt Theater, Colombo 7. Starring a Jayalal Rohana, Sulochana Weerasinghe, Sudarshana Bandara, Sanjeewa Dissanayake, Mihiri Priyangani, Ishara Wickramasinge and number of others, the play is produced by Jude Srimal. Behind the screen music [...]
‘Sabores do Brasil’: Brazilian gastronomic journey at FLOW
Brazilian Food Promotion, ‘Sabores do Brasil’ is now till 12th October at the FLOW Restaurant of the Hilton Colombo Residences. ‘Sabores do Brasil’, the food festival, is organised by the Embassy of Brazil along with the recently concluded Brazilian Film Festival to commemorate the Brazilian National Day. This dining promotion will feature three guest chefs [...]
Mövenpick Colombo wins South Asian Travel Awards
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo was crowned the ‘Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel’ Award at the South Asian Travel Awards2019, which aims to encourage and raise customer service standards of the tourism industry within the South Asian regions. The ‘Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel’ category included renowned candidates from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India and the [...]