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‘Shruthi’ to continue the legacy of the ‘Fortunes’
Two sons of the original members of the reputed ‘Fortunes’, a 1980s musical band led by the legendary music composer Stanley Peiris, have come together to continue the musical journey that was started by their fathers. ‘Shruthi’, a musical band is formed by Kasun Pasquel, the son of guitarist and singer Keerthi Pasquel and Thisara [...]
Dmitrii and izabella: a perfect combination for the season
Following the success of Russian Classical Ballet in Colombo, the Russian Centre in Colombo proudly presents back-to-back classical events in 2018. As a concluding seasonal note for the year, two world renowned Russian artistes will be arriving at the Pearl of the Indian Ocean for a classical music experience of a different calibre for local [...]
Pearl and Fire at Berjaya
The popular dance band ‘Pearl’, led by veteran musician Jayantha de Silva along with his wife Victorine and Sandun will come alive at the Berjaya Hotel, Mount Lavinia at the New Years Eve Dinner Dance on 31st December. Upcoming band ‘Fire’, led by Nipuna will be in action at the Berjaya Hotel alongside the band ‘Pearl’ from 9.00pm [...]
Christmas piano melodies at Cinnamon Lakeside
Exceptional experiences await the entire family this holiday season at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo. From festive goodies and treats that complement Christmas to Christmas Eve dinner and the countdown to the New Year, and everything in between, the Hotel brings the month of December full of cheer and merriment. As part of the celebrations, the revellers [...]
Creative Activities for Children by Somalatha Subasinghe Play House
Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) popularly known as SomalathaSubasinghe Play House commences its next session of the “Creative Activities for Children” programme on January 5, 2019. The programme is open to children from ages four to fourteen. The prime objective of the programme is to develop the child’s mental stability and physical senses, [...]
Spider-Man in animation
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’, a Hollywood animated superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Miles Morales is now being screened in theatres in and around Colombo. Based on ‘Miles Morales’ by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli, the film is directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney Rothman. Miles Morales comes across the [...]
‘Sarungal’ on screen
‘Sarungal’ (Kites), film and tele-director Nalaka Vithanage’s newest film will be released on MPI circuit cinemas from December 14. Produced by Tharanga Athuraliya and A Parister, the film is a fantasy on love and reality and it revolves around four main characters. The story revolves around a young couple who fall in love after meeting [...]
Political comedy play in town
Following the success of the political comedy “Balloth ekka baa”, playwright Ravindra Ariyarathne has directed ‘Balloth ekka baa 2’ and it will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 pm at Namel- Malini Punchi Theatre Borella. The play stars popular artistes such as Gihan Fernando, Kumara Thirimadura, Chamila Pieris, Sarath Karunarathne, Chinthaka Pieris [...]
Manjula Yapa, the new NFC chairman
Film importer, producer, theatre owner and businessman, Jagath Manjula Yapa has been appointed as the chairman of the National Film Corporation. “My aim is to make the National Film Corporation, which is financially dependent onthe Treasury, to turn into a profit making institution,” Mr. Yapa told the media after assuming duties. He said that this [...]
Clashes of cities on wheels
Sci-fi fantasy movie ‘Mortal Engines’ made based on Philip Reeve’s novel on the same title, is now being screened in theatres around Colombo. Directed by Christian Rivers with screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Peter Jackson, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic world where entire cities have been mounted on wheels and motorised, [...]
Grand Kandyan : Best Five Star Resort Hotel
The Grand Kandyan Hotel in Kandy bagged the ‘Best Five Star Resort Hotel’ Award at the National Tourism Awards held recently at the Shangri-La Colombo. The event was organized by Sri Lanka Tourism. The Grand Kandyan is a luxurious five star hotel located in the heart of Kandy with a picturesque view of a continuous [...]
Special coach service to ‘The Calm’, Passikudah
The Calm Resort and Spa in Passikudah, the truly captivating, 70-roomed beach front property of Browns Hotels and Resorts has launched a special Holiday seasonal offer with a coach service for holiday makers to reach the resort in Passi comfortably at a nominal fee. This new package is now on offer during the season till [...]