‘Ira Handa Tharu’ at ‘Sikura Hathe’ at YMBA The latest Jayantha Kapuge, costume … February Musaeus College auditorium comedian stage designing by Dhanapala Bogo- Legendary will be an event comprising drama directed by da and Kamal Kanthi Bogoda. February singer/musi- three generations. 24 Sajeewa Malma- Stage lighting by Wasantha cian Dr Victor The show will have Sin- laarachchi and Kumara - Wasantha Lighting 18 Ratnayake hala, Hindi, Tamil and Eng- produced by Priyantha Ranjan Line, Sujeewa Wijesinghe, turns 71 on lish songs plus dance items 'Sikura Hathe' will be staged Sathyapriya Wijesinghe, cordi- Malcolm X February 18. A performed by Victor’s chil- on February 24 at 6.45 pm at nating done by Keerthi Wijer- concert will be held to coin- dren and grand-children. YMBA Borella. athne, stage background, stage Malcolm X (1992) will be cide with this at Musaeus Jayantha Ratayake, Vic- This comedy includes many decorations, stage decorating screened on February 19 at 6 pm College auditorium at 6pm tor’s eldest son treading in hilarious scenes performed by and costume equipments cre- at the American Centre, No 44, on that date. The show is the path Victor had created Wimal Kumara De Costa, ated by Rohana Hewavitharana Galle Road, Colombo 3. (Running named as, 'Ira Handa Tharu – Victor has already positioned himself as a Sanoja Bibile, Ajith Lokuge, and the team. Time: 201 minutes) Ratnayake Miyasi Dayadaya.' music director. His maiden film music Damayantha Perera, Dimuthu Chintha- 'Sikura Hathe' is presented by House of A biography of Malcolm X, the Victor’s four children Jayantha, direction is in Bandu Samarasinghe’s ka, Piyadasa Fernando, Chinthaka Pathi- Drama, Borella while Priyantha Ranjan is famous African American leader. Chandani, Manjula and Lelum will film Peter ONE, yet to be released. rana, Nilangani Perera and Sajeewa Mal- the Chief Organiser. Born Malcolm Little, his father (a team up with their children to show- A special remembrance will be done malaarachchi.Prompting done by Chin- For any inquiries please contact Pri- minister) was killed by the Ku case talents. Victor too will unleash for Chitra Ratnayake, Victors bellowed thaka Pathirana, music creations by yantha Ranjan on 071 4822890 or 077 Klux Klan. He became a gangster, his golden voice on the day. Thus this late wife at the event. Pradeep Jayathilaka, make up by Prem 6240033. and while in jail discovered the Nation of Islam writings of Elijah Muhammad. He preaches the teachings when let out of jail, but later on goes on a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, there he converts to the original Islamic religion and ‘Magul Parasthawa’and ‘Sakkaya Ditthi’ becomes a Sunni Muslim. He changes his name to to be staged El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz and stops his anti-white ‘Ekata Mata Hina Hina’ teachings, as he realizes the error of his mistakes. to be staged at John de Silva Denzel Washington was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Malcolm X. Reu- February 'Magul Parasthawa' direct- 'Sakkaya Ditthi' niting with Spike Lee at his best on Malcolm X, ed by Professor Ediriweera February scripted by Profes- Washington again slipped inside the skin of the con- Sarachchandra and 'Ekata sor H M troversial black leader in a superb lead performance. 22 Mata Hina Hina' which is Gunathilake and included in the Grade 10 and 19 directed by Doug- 11 Sinhala syllabus will be las Siriwardhana 8 femmes staged on February 22 at 8.30 am and will be staged on February 19 at 10.30 am at the S. de S. Jayasinghe hall. 6.30 pm at the John de Silva The movie, 8 femmes(2002) by François Ozon will The cast includes Prasannajith Abey- Memorial theatre as the invitee be screened on Tuesday, February 19 at 3pm and suriya, Supun Tharanga Dheerasinghe, SARASHI SAMARASINGHE drama of the State Stage Drama Wednesday, February 20 at 6.30pm at Alliance Fran- Rasika Jayalath, Nayana Hettiarachchi, Festival 2012. çaise de Colombo,11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7. Dhanushka Dias, Chamara Prasad, Tha- This week’s `Cultural Diary’ brings you details about several other In the 1950s, in a bourgeois mansion in the coun- ranga Bandara fascinating events happening in the city. Take your pick of stage tryside, people are about to celebrate Christmas.But along with plays, exhibitions or dance performance and add colour to your a drama occurs: the master of the House is found many others. murdered. The or rather the For inquir- routine life. You can make merry and enjoy the adventures or sit culprit hides among eight ies please con- back, relax and enjoy a movie of your choice. Make a little space women regularly attending tact Priyantha to kick into high gear amid the busy work schedules to enjoy the the victim. Begins then a Ranjan on 071 exciting events happening at venues around the city. If there is an long day of investigation of 4822890 or event you would like others to know, drop an email to eventcalen- disputes, betrayals and reve- 077 6240033. [email protected] (Please be mindful to send only the essential lations. details). Have a pleasant week. The movie is for general viewing and is subtitled in English. 'Celebrating the Beauty of Diversity' ‘Rookada Rajje’ to be staged 'Rookada Sarath Kulanga. Make up by Family Bond at Casa Serena February Rajje' scripted Kumara Galahitiyawa, cos- Family Bond (2011) by This exhibition is called 'Celebrating the by D Kumarage tume designing by Kamal Nader Moghaddas will be February Beauty of Diversity.' Which is an idea jointly 23 and produced Kanthi Bogoda and Dhana- screened on February 22 at from the embassy of Italy and the Art Gallery by Priyantha pala Bogoda, costume jewel- 6.30 pm at the National Film 19 of Casa Serena. After the conclusion of the Ranjan will be lery designed by Chamara Corporation Cinema war a new path for development in the coun- staged on February 23 and Anudath Rajapakshe, stage Hall,303,Bauddhaloka try is unfolding. How can Art be a part of the 24 at 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm at lighting by Wasantha Kumara Mawatha,Colombo 7. move for reconciliation? There are 10 paintings from 10 the Town Hall in Waligama and at (Wasantha lights), Sujeewa Wijesinghe, The old couple from the different artists spanning various religions, Tower Hall, Maradana respectively. Sathyapriya Wijesinghe. countryside, Talat and Kama- geographies,ethnic groups and races. The artists who sub- The cast includes Vijaya Nandasiri, 'Rookada Rajje' will be presented by li, took a train to the capital mitted paintings were given different themes. The theme Rodney Warnakula, Priyantha Senevi- House of Drama while chief organiser of Iranian, Tehran, to visit was: “How can you as an Artist portray a United Sri rathne, Sarath Chandrasiri, Gamini and production management is done by their children living there. At first,they expected that Lanka; people living in harmony?” Six men and four Ambalangoda, Ferni Roshani, Kumara Priyantha Ranjan. For inquiries please this trip would go on smoothly, but the fact was that women were chosen and the embassy produced the materi- Liyanage, Indika Jayasinghe and Tha- contact Priyantha Ranjan on 071 all their children were busying with their own affairs, als. The exhibition is from February 19 to 27. ranga Bandara. The music will be by 4822890 or 077 6240033. so that no one wanted to take care of them. As a result, they had to move from one child's home to another. Entrance will be free. ‘Nidhan Dupatha’ to be launched Das System Chandra Anagiratne's ‘Raja Sabhawa’ to be staged February 'Nidhan Dupatha' (Third Das System (2012)directed by Marc Bauder will Edition) will be launched at Wariyapola Town Hall be screened on February 20 at the Goethe hall, No39, at Dayawansa Jayakody February 'Raja Sabhawa' a rage and Anushika Hansamali. The Gregory's Road, Colombo 7 at 5.30 pm. 19 bookshop, Colombo 10 on comedy directed by music will be by Priyantha Gamage, “Das System” is both a political thriller about the February 19 at 10 am. Gunadasa Madhuras- lyrics by Swarna Sri Bandara, world of business and a moving drama of a fatherless The late Chandra Anagiratne was 22 inghe will be staged on Somadasa Sooriyaarachchi and young man. Mike is 20 years old and clever, however the author of several other books such February 22 at 3.30 pm Kiwulakale Kumara Kaviraja. Songs disoriented.During a break-in into a villa on the as 'Tom Sawyer,''Dracula,''Kochchiye and 6.45 pm at the Town sung by Gunadasa Madhurasinghe, 'Raja Sabhawa' is presented by beach in Rostock he gets surprised by the owner Lamai' and 'Heidi.' 'Nidhan Dupatha' is the authentic Hall in Wariyapola. The play will be Mahinda Pathirage, Kumuduni House of Drama. called Böhm. Still Mike is not being reported to the Sinhala translation of Robert Louis Stevenson's popu- organised by Priyantha Ranjan. Gunawardhana. Stage management For inquiries please contact Pri- police but being introduced to a lar book 'Treasure Island.' 'Nidhan Dupatha' is a The cast includes Gunadasa and production management by yantha Ranjan on 071 4822890 or parallel world full of international Dayawansa Jayakody publication. Madhurasinghe, Mahinda Pathi- Siri Galappaththi. 077 6240033. acting lobbyists and former DDR secret service agents. Mike comes more and more under the spell of charismatic Böhm and starts to fall deeply into the dark history of Jetliners last performance and Dinner his family. Architect 2013 will kick off at BMICH The movie is subtitled in Eng- Exhibition of Members Dance at Musaeus and Galadari lish and entrance will be free. February Work and Trade – Architect 2013 will kick off at the March The tickets special guest from UK David BMICH from February 21 to for the Origi- Roberts.