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It’s time for some Shakespeare. Spend the weekend evenings with the Bard as the finals of the All-Island Inter School Shakespeare Drama Competition are worked off on September 14th and 15th at the Bishop’s College Auditorium commencing at 6 p.m. on each day.
‘The Amazing Lemonade Girl’ – a play in aid of the Indira Cancer Trust will be staged at the Kamatha Hall of the BMICH from September 5th-8th. The true story of a little girl’s battle with cancer and her determined efforts in raising funds for cancer patients, is brought to the stage by local theatre group Clutch Plays Theatre. The shows are at 7.30 p.m. on all days with two additional matinee shows on the 7th and 8th at 3.30 p.m.
‘Threads of Tradition’, an exhibition celebrating of the rich legacy of Kandy Handlooms – all of 53 years - is on from August 30 (4 p.m – 7 p.m.) and August 31 and September 1 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Lionel Wendt Gallery.
The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) International Half-Marathon - an event that celebrates health, unity, community support, and sustainable tourism, is happening in Colombo on Sunday September 1.
