‘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 , '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, , 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 , 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. 21 24. This year 2013 is a special nal Jetliners The Dinner Dance will be A series of concerts by year in the Architects calendar. 03 last perfor- a great event as it will take It marks the end of the current SLIA mance togeth- the Jetliner fans back to the Assens Boy Singers President, Ranjan Nadesapillai’s term as er as one group to be held era of the Coconut Grove. A The Assens Boy Singers of Denmark February President and the beginning of Senior Vice on Sunday (March 3) at the selection of more than 60 will be in to perform a series of president Chitra Weddikara’s term as Presi- one who wants to get information about Musaeus college Hall start- songs has been picked to be concerts in various parts of the island. dent on February 23.Also the National the products in the construction industry ing at 7 pm, and the Dinner performed by The Jetliners 17 They will perform at St Joseph's College, Conference on Architecture: Architect or the materials. This year we have over Dance at the Galadari Hotel for dancing. Since this will Colombo, on February 17 at 3 pm and on 2013 will take place on February 21 with 300 practices who are registered for Archi- Grand Ballroom on March 1 definitely be the last oppor- February 18 they will perform in Negombo the Inauguration taking place on February tectural consultancies. Out of that more will go on sale from Tuesday 19th till tunity to see the original members while on February 20 they will hold a show at Trinity 20. than 100 will be displaying their work. ,” 22nd at the Galadari Hotel. The tickets perform together, it is recommended College, Kandy at 6 pm. Another show will be held in “The exhibition will have over 200 stalls. said SLIA President Archt. Ranjan Nade- will be on sale from 11 am until 6 pm. not to miss these two events. For Good Shephard Convent, Nuwara Eliya at 4 pm. It is the most elaborate exhibition for any- sapillai. The concert on March 3 at Musaeus details regarding the two events please The group performs about 20 concerts a year. The college auditorium will feature call Damayantha on 0777 744950. At choir is directed by Organist/Choirmaster Finn Ped- Mignonne Fernando, Anton Gunawi- the Dinner Dance Jetliners will be sup- ersen. Concert tours to many European countries as jeya, Indra Raj, Felix Fernando, Harris ported by Sohan & X’Periments and well as Brazil and Canada/USA. The Assens Boy Sing- Jurangpathy, Conrad De Silva, and Vision. ers consist of 20 boys between the ages of nine to 14 Ragamalika at ICC auditorium years, and 18 young men and adult singers.

February Indian Cutlral Centre received advanced training in Carnatic (ICC), Colombo in associ- music and Sopana music under B Sasi- ‘Gee Anuraa’ at Musaeus ation with COMAL is kumar. Eshantha to perform Bach’s keyboard College Auditorium 23 organising a Carnatic As a performer he has held concerts Vocal Concert by all over India and in many countries concerto at Ladies’ College In the aid of the Head Quarters Build- February renowned musician Kavalam Sreeku- such as Russia, Japan, England, France, Sri Lankan audiences two hundred and seventy five years ing Fund the Institution of Incorporated mar from India at 5.30 pm Singapore, America and the February will be in for a unique ago. It is a work full of rhythmic vitali- Engineers has arranged a musical show on February 23 at the ICC Gulf. He has also conducted experience when Eshan- ty and direct emotional impact. 23 'Gee Anuraa' on Saturday, (February 23) auditorium,16/2, Gregory's voice culture workshops tha Peiris, the well known The concert opens with the bril- at the Musaeus College Auditorium at Road, Colombo 7. The con- with upcoming music stu- 23 musician and pianist par liantly exciting ‘Arrival of the queen of 6.30pm. cert will be followed by a dents. He has also com- excellence, performs Sheba’ from “Solomon" by G F Handel, The Musical show will feature Victor Rathnayake, Recital of Malayalam posed several songs for Bach’s keyboard concerto as soloist who ranks along with Bach as a master Sunil Edirisinghe, Nirosha Virajini and Samitha Poems. He will be accompa- Mohiniyattam and some of and conductor of the Symphony of the Baroque style. Mudunkotuwa. The Music is directed by Samantha nied on Violin by Gobithas them are in the repertoire of Orchestra of Sri Lanka Excerpts from two of Perera and his orchestra with the participation of and on Mridangam by Kanak Rele, Bharathi Sivaji (SOSL) on Saturday (Feb- Handel’s most popular Channa Upuli dance troupe. Thivyarooba Sarma. and other famous dancers. ruary 23) at 7 pm at orchestral compositions, Tickets are now available at the gate on the date of Kavalam Sreekumar is The concert is organised Ladies' College hall. ‘Water Music’ and ‘Music the show and at the the son of Padmabhushan Kavalam with the support of State Bank of J S Bach’s concerto for the Royal following book Narayana Panikkar, well known Poet India, Colombo, Bluescope Lysaght, originally written for the Fireworks,’are also being shops : Sarasavi and Theatre Director. Sreekumar start- Taj Samudra and Asian Paints. A lim- harpsichord has been per- performed in the first half Bookshop – Nuge- ed learning Carnatic music at the age ited number of invitation cards are formed by many great pia- of the concert. goda and Maha- of five. He learned music under the available at the ICC, 16/2, Gregory's nists and is one of the few Box Plan now open at ragama, Sadeepa Masters Ambalappuzha Sivasankara Road, Colombo 7. Those who wish to concertos that has always the Lionel Wendt theatre Book shop – Borel- Panikkar, Trichur Vaidyanathan, Mave- attend the concert may contact 011 been in the performance on weekdays and week- la, Salaka- Town likkara Prabhakara Varma and 268 4698 or by email iccrcolombo@ repertoire from the time ends from 10 am to 12 Hall and on line – Ambalappuzha Thulasi. Further he had gmail.com of its composition, nearly noon and 2 pm to 5 pm. www.tickets.lk