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When Studiolusion presents Enda Walsh’s “Chatroom” next week, the cast will tackle cyber bullying and depression through a motley crew of teenagers. Under the direction of Tasmin Anthonisz, the performance hopes to literally have an immersive effect on the audience, as onlookers sit amongst the cast at the unusual stage- or rather, the dining room [...]
Showing their flair for speech making
“Being able to stand up and talk with confidence, is a much sought after skill. It provides an opportunity to influence others and get ideas across to a larger audience,” said Principal of the British School Colombo, John Scarth welcoming the invitees and finalists of the Young Speaker Competition 2017. The Young Speaker contest is [...]
Fashionably free with 20First Clothing
20First Clothing, a fashion brand known for pushing the envelope, invites women to indulge their inner fashionista with the launch of their latest collection. Drawing inspiration from the runways of Paris and the tropical island lifestyle, founder and head designer Ishara Rodrigo focuses on styles which can make that seamless transition from formal function to [...]
Mirror
Waiting for more
Throughout the past eight years, the masses have seen them perform a range of covers, along with some of their originals, at a local pub or a gig. It was their alternative, contemporary and rock sound, combined with their own artistry which made ‘The Slipping Chairs,’ a renowned name in the industry. Despite their fame, [...]
Greased Lightning strikes twice
It was the classic film that proved to be timeless, spawning multiple generations of fans, and almost 40 years after Grease first hit cinemas, its stars Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta are planning to reprise their iconic roles as Sandy and Danny. Speaking to the Mirror on Monday, Olivia said she and her former co-star are working [...]
Electro Doctors keeping up the local vibe
“Electro Doctors” a DJ/Producer band essentially centered on Electronic Dance Music (EDM) comprises Kanishka Pushpadeva and Viraj Perera. This duo were classmates and found the road to this DJ/Producing career back in the latter part of 2015. Both aged 21. They were inspired by watching DJ’s work at festivals and get togethers Viraj and Kanishka [...]
Rediscovering Pettah’s old world charm
The age –old structures in Pettah — most of which have been kept and renovated to represent their truest forms, treasure stories and memories of the ghosts of the past while many live on building today. On a balmy Sunday evening, an enthusiastic band of 26 excursionists huddled together search for something beyond what lies [...]
New Kids On The Block to release new EP
New Kids On The Block will release an EP called ‘Thankful’ shortly. The group will release a single from the EP called ‘One More Night’ on 12th May. The US boy band was formed in 1984, but emerged as a popular act in 1988 with the hit song ‘You Got It (The Right Stuff)’. Their [...]
Valentine’s Day
This time’s flash fiction, in less than 200 words, captures a repeated movement done by two lovers in two completely different contexts, bringing the story in that difference. Please send in your contributions to the Flash Fiction Page, Madhubhashini Dissanayaka Ratnayake, C/O The Sunday Times, No. 8, Hunupitiya Cross Road, Colombo 2. N.B. Work sent [...]
TV Times
‘The Way to Amarillo’
The Way to Amarillo – A musical extravaganza will come alive on the 7th of April at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. Produced by the Amarillo School of Music, the show features the school’s own students; their ages ranging from as young as five to well, young as 60. The Amarillo School of Music was established in 2007 [...]
Elton turns 70
The musical icon Elton John celebrated his seventh decade of life with a massive a-list bash last Saturday to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the UCLA Hammer Museum. John’s 70th birthday bash at Red Studios in LA was a star-studded affair with a guest list that included Gaga, Wonder, Katy Perry, Jon Hamm, James [...]
‘Neons and Nudes’
Renowned Indian makeup artiste Pallavi Symons is now in Sri Lanka to Pond’s unveiled the Pond’s BB+ looks for 2017 themed under ‘Neons and Nudes’. Bringing out the Neons and Nudes palettes and creating vibrant looks for spring and summer, Pond’s BB+ together with Pallavi, demonstrated looks for all types of skin tones. The segment [...]
Group exhibition by Nadia, Mika and Hanusha
The first group exhibition for 2017 is now on at Saskia Fernando Gallery with three female artists namely- Nadia de Los Santos, Mika Tennekoon and Hanusha Somasunderam. This series of exhibitions titled ‘Emergency’ highlights the emerging talent that exists in the island with artists whose work stems from a core practice of drawing. The three [...]
‘For a son’ invited for public release in Italy
Suranga Katugampola’s maiden feature film, a Sri Lanka-Italy co-production ‘Puthekuta’ (For A son) started its public release in Italy on March 30. This is a rare opportunity and good news for Sri Lankan cinema as a film made by a young Sri Lankan filmmaker is being selected for public screening in a foreign country. It [...]
‘Nrithya Kavi’ an evening of poetic dance
Aru Sri Art Theatre proudly presents ‘Nrithya Kavi’ (Poetry and Dance) in collaboration with the High Commission of India in Colombo at 7 pm on April 4 at Bishop’s college Auditorium. The evening of dance will collaborate with versatile dancer Kiranmayee Madapu from India in a poem Porous Earth written by an IPS lady officer [...]
‘Power Rangers’ in town
‘Power Ranger’ the third film of the Power Rangers film franchise directed by Dean Israelite is now being screened at Liberty Lite, Excel, Savoy , Savoy Premier in Colombo and other theatres in the suburbs. The film revolves around a group of high-school students, who are infused with unique superpowers and harness their abilities in [...]
Academy awarded ‘Moonlight’ now screens
Academy Awarded Best Picture, ‘Moonlight’ made based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s unpublished semi-autobiographical play ‘In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue’ is now being screened in theatres. The much acclaimed movie also won Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali and Best Adapted Screenplay for Jenkins and McCraney and five other nominations at the recently held Academy [...]
A play on power and folly of money
Dharmapriya Dias’ ‘Sadaya Maarai Salli Hamarai’ (While the cash flowed, the party was perfect!) the Sinhala adaptation of British playwright Ray Cooney’s ‘Funny Money’, will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on April 8 at Namel Malini Punchi Theatre, Borella. A story revolves around a Sri Lankan couple living in England [...]
Endure holistic healing at Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
Taking guests to a world of holistic healing is Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions nestled away in a tranquil setting by the Negombo coastline. A premier wellness resort dedicated to guests who wish to experience the therapeutic powers of traditional Ayurveda, Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions features a resident Ayurvedic doctor, Dinesh Edirisinghe. Devoted to his area of expertise [...]
ISSO celebrates first year anniversary
Since opening up their doors to prawn lovers last year, ISSO has left its mark as a favourite go-to quick service restaurant in Colombo. Conveniently located down Sulaiman Terrace off Jawatta Road, this year, the restaurant celebrates its first anniversary in business. Their success as one of the most talked-about food joints is vastly owing [...]
