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Aiming to dazzle the audience with some ultimate showstoppers, Colombo’s beloved amateur theatre group the Workshop Players will showcase a wide variety of Broadway hits when they present ‘The Greatest Shows’ – a musical revue from September 11 – 14 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. With 13 musicals each day within a two-day programme, the [...]
Trendy and Lankan @ one store
Urban Island, a lifestyle brand first launched on FashionMarket.lk, opened its flagship store this week. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Dharmapala Mawatha opposite Town Hall, this new and unique celebration of contemporary tropical living contains a treasure trove of apparel, homeware, lighting, ceramics, plants, gift items and food items that showcase the best that [...]
Women can fulfil their dreams
Review of David O. Russell’s movie “Joy” In our day to day life, we hear of women struggling to achieve their dreams. Only a few succeed. Sometimes that success doesn’t mean happiness. In David O.Russell’s 2015 film “Joy”, Joy is a woman who faces chaos and still perseveres to fulfil her dreams. The film is [...]
Getting on the familiar Lionel Wendt stage in an unfamiliar role
“I don’t even think I’m funny,” was Shannon Misso’s initial reaction when Feroze Kamardeen approached her about joining his growing comedy franchise “Freddy”. But the vivacious, self-deprecating actress’s knack for being blunt yet endearing (all of which she will laugh off and deny vehemently) backed by a spark for risk taking and passion for gender [...]
Cinnamon Hotels shortlisted for International Travel Awards
Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts together with their globally acclaimed ecotourism arm Cinnamon Nature Trails, was recently recognised for their ground-breaking elephant conservation project by the World Travel Market. The Cinnamon Elephant project was shortlisted as Best in Responsible Tourism at the International Travel and Tourism Awards presented by the World Travel Market in November this [...]