Ceylon Theatres and British Council present National Theatre Live’s Hamlet starring Hiran Abeysekera

The screening marks a milestone moment as a Sri Lankan actor leads one of the UK’s most celebrated contemporary theatre productions. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Ceylon Theatres Limited, in partnership with British Council, is proud to present the first ever screening of National Theatre (NT) Live’s Hamlet starring Hiran Abeysekara in Asia. The first screening will…

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From Colombo to London: Craft, Climate, and Creative Economy Converge in a Global Milestone for Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka High Commission in London recently marked a defining milestone in creative economy and craft development through the global launch of the EU–Sri Lanka Craft Matchmaking Programme, bringing the initiative’s research, collaborations, and co-created outcomes onto the international stage for the first time. The milestone comes at a critical moment for Sri Lanka,…

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The Gratiaen Trust in Association with John Keells Foundation Announces the Winners of the 32nd Gratiaen Prize and H.A.I. Goonetileke Prize for Translations

Colombo, June 01 2025 – The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, is proud to announce the winners of the 32nd Gratiaen Prize for English creative writing and the H.A.I. Goonetileke Prize for Literary Translation. These awards, which were presented at Cinnamon Life City of Dreams – the venue partner for the Prize…

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