Arts
Home » MagazineThe courthouse gets a dramatic twist
In less than a week the curtains will go up on a production that will be staged after a lapse of close to three decades. Presented by the Sri Lanka Law College, the last time that the budding lawyers explored a more theatrical path was incidentally with the same play- “Witness for the Prosecution”. Based [...]
LiCC takes strides with ‘Jeaneration 2018’
LiCC, Sri Lanka’s home-grown jeans brand launched its ‘Jeaneration 2018’, with a show choreographed by Prasad Bidapa at the Hilton Colombo Residencies recently. Seen on the ramp was designer Kanchana Fernando’s exclusive collection in collaboration with LiCC jeans aptly named LiCC Batik by Kanch (Ethnic Grooves). LiCC also introduced its new Brand Ambassador, Amritaa de [...]
Mirror
Experiments in illustration
Yan and Marishka are passionate about art. “We are both students at the Academy of Design. We were studying at the same time so that’s how we met. We were always drawing, we have these skills. So we thought maybe we can use these skills and do something that we enjoy. And that is creating [...]
British School take on ‘Anything Goes’
This March, a talented young cast of singers, thespians and dancers at the British School in Colombo will take the stage for the school’s latest musical “Anything Goes”. Based on Cole Porter’s 1934 musical the production will play homage to classic American theatre and Broadway which Porter was known for capturing in his works. Since [...]
Ranura’s calling
It’s not often that one listens to their gut instinct. For Ranura Perera, this calling came, back when he was studying engineering in Cuba. Today he’s a popular local YouTube sensation, particularly for his unique mashups of Spanish, English and Sinhala music. Since his school days, despite singing in the choir Ranura never wanted to [...]
Rotaract gears up to celebrate 50-years of service
The Rotaract District Sri Lanka and Maldives began in 1969 with the chartering of the Rotaract Club of Colombo, and ever since the movement has played a significant role in shaping the lives of youth. Today, almost 50 years after its inauguration the Rotaract District 3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives boasts of 4300 Rotaractors representing [...]
Elton John to mentor young artistes
Sir Elton John is to take to mentoring up and coming artists after he retires from touring. Reports have emerged the 70 year will use his music management company to guide new artistes while he is also expected to work on some new musical projects. Sir Elton announced his retirement from touring in January. He [...]
Oscars draw smallest-ever U.S. television audience
The Academy Awards attracted its smallest U.S. television audience ever last weekend, according to Nielsen data reported by Walt Disney Co’s (DIS.N) ABC network, tracking a similar slide for other recent award shows and sports events. Live TV broadcasts remain relatively attractive for advertisers because watchers cannot skip commercials, with prices for Oscars ad spots [...]
TV Times
Alston Koch sings at Academy Awards ‘After Party’
Legendary Sri Lankan born singer, songwriter, producer and actor Alston Koch was a special participant at the America- China sponsored ‘After Party’ of ‘Star studded’ ‘The Academy Awards’ at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills. Alston raised the barriers of performance once again and was recognised for his effort by the President of the America-Chinese (ACCS) [...]
THOMIAN CD TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS AT MOUNT
Among a host of jubilant activities to celebrate a century of Thomian spirit at Mount Lavinia, along with the 139th Royal Thomian battle, musician Priya Peiris has produced a CD comprising 20 nostalgic songs depicting schoolboy life at STC . All songs have been composed and musically arranged by Priya himself and sung by the [...]
The beauty of Bangladeshi cinema
A collection of recently released Bangladeshi movies, some of which have won international awards will be screened at the Bangladesh Film Festival in Colombo from March 23 to 25 at the National Film Corporation cinema hall. The screening will be at 10.30 am, 3.30 pm and 5 pm and the entrance for the film festival [...]
Restoring Sri Lankan cinema
The National Film Corporation (NFC) has initiated historic endeavour to preserve and restore Sri Lanka’s cinema productions of yesteryear. Three renowned experts are now in Sri Lanka to share their knowledge of film restoration and conservation. David Walsh – Digital preservation Consultant, IWM Training and Outreach Coordinator, FIAF, Mick Newnham – Former Manager of Conservation [...]
NFC Film discussion to promote cinema
Inoka Satyangani’s ‘Sulang Kirilli’ will be screened at 2 pm on March 15 at the cinema hall of the National Film Corporation (NFC). The film discussion is one of the series of events organised by the National Film Corporation to promote cinema literacy among children, undergraduates and those interested in film. The film discussion will [...]
‘Dhikthala and Kaalagola’ musical play in town
‘Dhikthala Kaalagola’, Punyasena Gunasinghe’s ever popular musical play will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on March 17 at Namel Malani Punchi Theatre in Borella. With a number of ever popular songs written by Charles Silva Gunasinghe the play has a cast comprised of Richard Maanamudali, Jayantha Bandara, Thushari Gunarathne, Isuru [...]
A black comedy in town
Ravindra Ariyarathne’s “Charithe Horu Aran”, a black comedy will be staged at 3.30 pm and 7.00 pm on March 18 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre Colomob. The play stars Gihan Fernando, Kumara Thirimadura, Sarath Kothalawala, Chamila Peiris and Ferni Roshini. Music was composed by Sandasiri Adikari and the show is organised by Jude Srimal. All [...]
Saraii Village : The Essence of Lanka
Yala, Bundala, Kirinda and Kataragam are some of the biggest attractions in the Deep South. With the tourism boom in Hambantota District, Weerawila is gaining popular attraction mainly because of the beautiful Weerawila Lake. This magnificent lake is located by the A2 highway, popularly known as ‘Galle Road’, which stretches well beyond not only Galle [...]