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Gypsies back on stage with ‘Gedara Yang’
Popular band Gypsies with Sunil Perera are back on the Concert stage after 15 year with their brand new theme ‘Gedara Yang’. The very first concert of ‘Gedara Yang’ will come alive at the Ave Maria Convent Auditorium in Negombo on 26th January starting at 6.30pm. Gypsies took a fifteen long year break after their [...]
Art & Architecture of Cinnamon Bentota
Cinnamon Bentota Beach hosted a special pre-opening exposition of the resort recently to ardent followers of Geoffrey Bawa, art enthusiasts and the press to showcase the artwork set up in the restored section of the hotel. The Bentota Beach Hotel was originally built in 1967 as a part of tourism development encouraged by the Government [...]
Recreating much loved children’s story through cinema
Recreating the character of children’s ever loving Doctor Dolittle originally created by Hugh Lofting, ‘Dolittle’ is now being screened in theatres in Colombo and suburbs. This Hollywood fantasy adventure is directed by Stephen Gaghan as a reboot of the Dr. Dolittle films. It is mainly based on and more faithful to The Voyages of Doctor [...]
NFC celebrates 73rd anniversary of Lankan cinema
Celebrating the 73rd anniversary of Sri Lankan cinema, falls on January 21, a series of events including a festival of evergreen Sinhala films have been organised by the National Film Corporation (NFC). The celebrations are also to mark the 48th anniversary of the NFC. On the direction of newly appointed NFC chairman Jayantha Dharmadasa, a [...]
Political satire play at Punchi Theatre
Udayasiri Wickramarathne’s newest play, a political satire “Garu Katanayakathumani” will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 p.m. at air conditioned Punchi Theatre in Borella today, January 19. The play stars Jayalal Rohana, Sulochana Weerasinghe, Sudarshana Bandara, Sanjeewa Dissanayake, Mihiri Priyangani and Ishara Wickramasinge among others. Behind the screen Lalith Wickramarathne handles music, [...]
Rajitha marks 25 years at the Wendt with festival of three plays
A festival of three plays, written and directed by renowned dramatist Rajitha Dissanayake, will be staged on January 24, 25 and 26 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre Colombo at 7pm. The theatre festival, organised by the ‘Freedom Theatre Group’, marks 25 years of Rajitha’s plays being performed at the Wendt. In 1995 ‘Sakwadawala’ was the [...]
Chinese New Year party at Taj
In the Chinese astrology, each year is represented by an animal. 2020 is the year of the Metal Rat, which is predicted to be a lucky year. The Rat is a representation of diligence, kindness, and generosity. The Golden Dragon, the Chinese speciality Restaurant at the Taj Samudra, Colombo will be celebrating the Chinese New [...]
ISSO expands operations to the Maldives
ISSO, Sri Lanka’s favourite prawn-specialised restaurant went global by opening its first international outlet in the Maldives recently. The restaurant which set up shop in the Capital of Maldives, is the only Seafood restaurant currently operating in Malé. Established nearly four years ago in Colombo, ISSO soon became a favourite among both local and [...]