| Colourful 
              carousel
  “May 
              the colours of the night take you on an enchanting carousel ride…” 
              and so began the evening of variety entertainment. The curtains 
              opened on ‘The Quartet’ from Bishop’s College 
              performing a rendition of the famous ‘Killing Me Softly’.  Organised 
              by the Interact Club of Bishop’s College, ‘Carousel’ 
              was held recently at the school auditorium. Proceeds from the show 
              will be used for the welfare of children suffering from Down’s 
              Syndrome, represented that evening by Kosala, who captivated the 
              audience with his dance performances.   ‘Still 
              Born’ from St. Peter’s College opened the band category 
              with their covers of two well-known hits. They were followed by 
              the guys from Wesley College, who used their music as a means of 
              praising the Lord. ‘Stillwater’, from Royal College 
              played a repertoire of popular songs, including their original ‘Hey 
              You’.   The 
              array of instrumental items presented by St. Bridget’s Convent, 
              D.S. Senanayake College and Isipathana College were both original 
              and entertaining. ‘Siribora’ from Isipathana College 
              got the crowd going with their rhythmic tunes. With instruments 
              ranging from flutes to electric guitars, this band really displayed 
              a successful fusion of Eastern and Western music.   ‘Paradox’ 
              from D.S. Senanayake College added a unique touch with their choice 
              of music. The three Bridgeteens got everyone’s toes tapping 
              with their ‘piano and drums’ item.   A 
              comparatively mellow piano and saxophone number was presented by 
              Zahara Samal from Muslim Ladies College and Anjalee Sumanasekara 
              from Bishop’s College.  The 
              two solo performances by Safra Deen from Bishop’s College 
              and Christine Welikala from Alethea International School rounded 
              up the evening.  |