'Namak Nethi Minisage 'Nari Burathi' at Towerhall Puravruttaya' to be February February 'Nari Burathi,'the latest hilarious 05 drama written 09 and directed S Chandrasiri Dassanay- by Sarath ake's latest book 'Namak Nethi Kothalawala, will stage its Minisage Puravruttaya'will be 150th show on Satur- launched at Dayawansa Jayakody day (February 9) at books shop, Colombo 10 on Febru- 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm ary 5 at 10 am. 'Namak Nethi Minis- at the Towerhall thea- age Puravruttaya' is the authentic tre, Maradana. Sinhala translation of Frank Chan- SARASHI SAMARASINGHE With a host of popu- dler/Joe Millard's 'The legend of the lar artists such as Sarath Man with no Name.' This week's `Cultural Diary' brings you details about several other Kothalawala, Kumara Dassanayake is the author of several other books includ- fascinating events happening in the city. Take your pick of stage Thirimadura,Pubudu Chathuranga, Mihira Sirithilaka, Sarath Chandrasiri, Heman- ing 'Allan saha Ice Devivaru,''Atheethayata Giya plays, exhibitions or dance performance and add colour to your tha Iriyagama,Chinthaka Peiris, Janaka Ranasinghe and Wajira Kodithuwakku along Allan,''Mantrakariyage Sirasa,''Asiki Gothrikayinge Ran routine life. You can make merry and enjoy the adventures or sit with Premalal Liyanages' stage settings. Pilimaya,''Arunodaye Regina,''Cleopatra,''Mee Dume back, relax and enjoy a movie of your choice. Make a little space Music composition and stage management Minissu,''Allan saha Pujaniya Pushpaya' and 'Ethdala will be by Wimalajith Dombagahawatte Daruva.' 'Namak Nethi Minisage Puravruttaya'is a to kick into high gear amid the busy work schedules to enjoy the while Harsha Malinda and Indika Niroshana Dayawansa Jayakody publication. exciting events happening at venues around the city. If there is an will assist in the stage management. Cos- event you would like others to know, drop an email to eventcalen- tume designing [email protected] (Please be mindful to send only the essential will be by Pushpa details). Have a pleasant week. Samanthi Kothala- 'Kalani Palama' to be wala and makeup by Janaka Ranasin- staged at Sudasuna hall ghe. 'Rookada Rajje' February February With Chandana at Mahinda Rajapaksa theatre Nishantha Peiris' sounds and Upul Weerasinghes' stage 'Kalani Palama,' directed by R R lighting this thrilling drama will be organized by Jude Sri- 08 Samarakoon and produced by Priyantha 09 mal. Tickets are available at Salaka Senkada-Townhall, Sar- Ranjan will be staged on February 8 at asavi book shop - Nugegoda, Sadeepa book shop - Borella 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm at the Sudasuna and at the theatre gate. hall, Chilaw. The cast includes Ramya Wanigase- kera, Sanjeewa Upendra, Prasannajith Abeysooriya, Geetha Kanthi Jayakody, Thilak Kumara Rath- nayake, Prasad Sooriyaarachchi, Niluka Rekhani, Kamal Jayakody, Tharanga Bandara, Samson Gomas, R M Abeynayake, Samantha Kumara Gamage, Dimuthu Chinthaka along with Madhani Malwatta and Anusha Dissanayake. Choreography by Wasantha Wittachchi, Kumara Galahitiyawa and Upul 'Rookada Rajje' scripted by D Kumarage and produced by Priyantha Ranjan will Mahanama, stage management by Priyantha Ranjan and assisted by Anushka be staged on February 9 at 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm at the Mahinda Rajapaksa February Vithanage and Chandima Samarasinghe. Prompting done by Nilanka Sanda- theatre,Wallawaya. mali. Lighting by Wasantha Kumara, stage decorations by Lionel Bentharayan The cast includes Vijaya Nandasiri, Rodney Warnakula, Priyantha Senevirathne, and stage equipments by Rohana Hewavitharana. Sarath Chandrasiri, Gamini Ambalangoda, Ferni Roshani, Kumara Liyanage, Indika 09 'Kalani Palama' is presented by House of Drama while main organizer and Jayasinghe and Tharanga Bandara. The music will be by Sarath Kulanga. production management is done by Priyantha Ranjan. Make up by Kumara Galahitiyawa, costume designing by Kamal Kanthi Bogoda 'Angelin Goonetilleke Live in Concert' at Nelum For inquiries please contact Priyantha Ranjan on 071 4822890 or 077 and Dhanapala Bogoda, Jewellery designed by Chamara Anudath Rajapakshe, Pokuna Angeline’s musical extravaganza, 'Angelin 6240033. stage lighting by Wasantha Kumara (Wasantha lights), Sujeewa Wijesing- Goonetilleke Live in Concert – Cinema Gethawaloka- he, Sathyapriya Wijesinghe. naya' will be held on February 9 at Nelum Pokuna at Choreography by Lal Thilakarathne and 6.30 pm. Music is handled by Premnath Kodithuwakku. satge decoration by Rohana Hewav- Fans of Angeline will see her singing live. They will 'Architect 2013' itharana.Stage management by Pri- get the opportunity to hear her singing live, 30 songs yantha Ranjan. sung by her in the 70s and 80s decades at the show. February at BMICH 'Rookada Rajje' will be presented by House of Drama while main 'Architect 2013,'Mem- organizer and production manage- 20 bers’ Work & Trade Exhi- ment is done by Priyantha Ran- 'Udu Gan Bala,' bition will be held at the jan. BMICH from February 20 to 24. For inquiries please contact at Lionel Wendt Priyantha Ranjan on 071 February 4822890 or 077 6240033. 09 Goodwill Hardware 2013 at Hempel Galleries February K. Pushpakumara, a member of the initial group of artists following the 90s Trend, presents his new work based on the continuing series Goodwill Hard- 'Udu Gan Bala,' an 07 ware first seen in his solo exhibition at Red Dot Gallery, exhibition of sculptures Colombo in 2009, followed by his par- and metal embossing works ticipation in the Colombo Art Bien- by Bandula Peiris will be nale in 2012 and now at Hempel held at the Lionel Wendt Art Galleries,Barnes Places, Colombo 7 till February 7 Gallery on February 9 and 10. from 10 am to 5 pm. The opening ceremony of the Pushpakumara’s works are pivotal in a time in Sri event will be held on February Lanka where society has already started to forget the 8 at 5 pm. The event is organ- recent violent past and artists have begun to move ized to markthe Peiris' art. 25 years in away from political and interventionist themes. In Pushpaku- Peiris hails from Koralawella. mara’s words: He was educated at Sri Sadd- “Buddhism, harmodaya Buddhist school media, politics, and Sri Rajasinghe Maha Vidya- laya, Egodauyana. He received landscape,religion. The his vocational education at Jun- development of the Sri Lankan land- ior Technical College, Ratmalana scape, particularly in Colombo. In this body of and trained as a painter and work I have added small sections of painted sculptor at the Government Col- colour to signify evolvement. Even with this lege of Artston Place.and Crafts at Hor- ‘embellishment’, the division still exists, perhaps in a different way but it is still there. I see ‘beautification’ as a decorated surface.” 'Nihalsinghe February 'Ridmaranga' at Kularatne hall … Purogami Theveni 09 Esa' to launch at The Colombo Branch of the Past Pupils' Association of Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy presents The Chitrasena Dance Company in 'Ridmaranga February BMICH Vajira in Perspective' on Saturday (February 9) at the Kularatne hall, Ananda College, Colombo 10 at 7 pm. Glory (1989) Tickets available at Sarasavi book shop - Nugegoda, Punchi theatre - Borella, Torana - Liberty Plaza/Majestic will be screened 12 City, Shopping Girl-Crescat Boulevard and from Atlas hall, Colombo 10. on February 5 at 6 Contact Amitha on 077-3021223 or Dakshinie on 077-7746074 for more details. pm at the American Renowned Glory Centre, No 44, Galle journalist, critic Road, Colombo 3. and university February (Running Time: 122 visiting lecturer minutes) Nuwan Nay- As the US Civil War pro- anajith Kumara A stripped back, bare essentials 09 tracts and drains even the is set to launch entertainment act, while being a risky vast resources of the his latest book 'Hearts in Concert'endeavor, is hard to come by today. Yet, Sri Lan- north, an experiment is 'Nihalsinghe Purogami Theveni ka’s number one, male choral group The Revela- made with black troops, Esa' (Nihalsinghe: Pioneer of the at Bishop’s auditorium tions have had the audacity to bring their talent serving in a special regiment Third Eye), a biography and criti- alone to the stage. The cumulative force of their voices can challenge an orchestra that is at full strength. under an all-white officer cal study of the seasoned director To command an audience with voices alone is not an easy feat but The Revelations, with the prowess and energy corps. Since the traditional and film industry pioneer, at the of the music that they create, are known to bring audiences to their feet. military establishment con- BMICH B Committee Hall on The Revelations are unanimously considered the best choral outfit in Sri Lanka, and they are currently gearing siders this a bad joke, the February 12 at 3 pm. up for their latest hot ticket performance, 'Hearts in Concert,' to be held at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on young abolitionist idealist The book also includes details February 9 and 10. The Concert will also feature the Methodist Robert Gould Shaw from a of Nihalsinghe’s parents: D B College Choir, OKTAVE, the Revelations Academy, Neranjan very privileged family gets Dhanapala who is the father of de Silva, Dharshi Edward, and Christopher Prins. the rank of Colonel with the journalism and mother Rathi 'Hearts in Concert,' in support of the Children’s Heart dubious honor to command Dhanapala, a well known painter Project (CHP) of Sri Lanka will be The Revelation’s first the black volunteers, mainly and sculptor. The book also gives concert in the New Year. CHP is a registered, non-profit illiterate former slaves. an insight into his brother, the organization, approved by the Sri Lankan Government, Even his personal friend and second in com- talented pho- that is working to help save Sri Lankan children born mand, Major Cabot Forbes, lacks confidence tographer D B with potentially fatal congenital heart disease. in the project. They must overcome count- Suranimala. It Congenital heart disease occurs naturally in over less difficulties in training and procure- comprises biog- 2500 babies born annually in Sri Lanka.