Interviews
FGLF 2019 - In Conversation with Anthony Horowitz
’’Sri Lanka seems like a good place for a villain to hide! I might just write an Alex Rider book based in here’’ Alex Rider, James Bond, She
Anoma Peiris: Rethinking History Through A Study of Space and Place
At the age of seventeen, in 1983, Anoma Peiris observed people she had previously seen playing cricket run holdings sticks and petrol cans to set hous
W@W - Iromi Wanigasuriya
The various micro aspects that merge to complete the formation of a human being are quite complex and advanced. From the DNA in our bodies to genes an
FGLF 2019 - THE PLAY’S THE THING – SIR DAVID HARE
David Hare is one of Britain’s best-known screenwriters and playwrights, with over 30 plays and 25 screenplays for film and television to his name.
FGLF 2019 - IS THIS A DAGGER? : ANTHONY HOROWITZ AND CHARLES CUMMING
Anthony Horowitz and Charles Cumming are two masters of the detective and espionage genre and in this duet, they spoke extensively about their work an
FGLF 2019 - JUST LIKE US: TASSIE SENEVIRATNE AND SARAH KABIR
Two writers, Tassie Seneviratne and Sarah Kabir discussed their work in an engaging duet.
FGLF 2019 - THE GIRLS ARE COMING OUT OF THE WOODS – TISHANI DOSHI
Indian poet, writer and dancer, Tishani Doshi at her session conversed openly about her childhood, her influences, women and poetry and performed a fe
FGLF 2019 - THE JURY IS OUT : BACHI KARKARIA
Bachi Karkaria’s book ‘In Hot Blood’ is the first non-fiction account of the 1959 murder case that shook India when naval commander Kawas Nanava
FGLF 2019 - MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS: NANDANA SEN, ANNE ENRIGHT AND RACHEL JOHNSON
Anne Enright’s ‘Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood’ meets Rachel Johnson’s ‘The Mummy Diaries’ along with advocate for child rights,
FGLF 2019- Megan Dhakshini
Megan Dhakshini is the author of her debut collection of poetry titled ‘Poison Apple’. Here she talks about her poetry, her style of writing and h
The Art of Tattooing
Pain, a pain that scratches across your skin is the first sensation that hits you when the cold needle touches your skin and then all of a sudden your
FGLF 2019 Festival Curator - Jill McDonald
The Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2019 is weeks away and we are super excited! Festival Curator, Jill McDonald chats with us about FGLF’s 10th ann
Mamma Mia! Meet Sophie and her Dads
Mamma Mia! presented by Cinnamon Life had a very successful run and had audiences merrily singing along and having a great time. Without a doubt, due
FGLF 2019: Tishani Doshi
Tishani Doshi is a poet, writer and dancer based in India. Doshi’s poetry books have won several awards including the Forward Prize, the Eric Gregor
FGLF 2019: Megan Dhakshini
The Fairway Galle Literary Festival is set to take place from the 16th to the 20th of January 2019 at the Galle Fort.
FGLF 2019: Archana Pidathala
Archana Pidathala holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering and is also the author of Five Morsels of Love, a collection of heirloom reci
FGLF 2019: Rachel Johnson
Rachel Johnson is a British editor, journalist, television presenter, and author based in London. She was the first female graduate trainee at the Fin
FGLF 2019: Sir David Hare
David Hare is one of Britain’s best-known screenwriters and playwrights, with over 30 plays and 25 screenplays for film and television to his name.
FGLF 2019: Kamila Shamsie
Kamila Shamsie is the author of seven novels, which have been translated into over 20 languages. Home Fire won the Women’s Prize for Fiction, was sh
FGLF 2019 - Madeleine Thien
Madeleine Thien is a Canadian born novelist of Chinese descent. She is the author of 4 books, the most recent being ‘Do Not Say We Have Nothing’.
W@W: Kusum Athukorala
Imagine a day without water? Water being a necessity, it has many other uses than just quenching our thirst. But careless approaches in wasting water
Bossing It: Sajani Amarasiri
I would say that two of Sajani Amarasiri’s best characteristics are bravery and determination. This businesswoman and Instagram influencer has been
DAY 2 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka
With just a few days to go before the start of one of the most high profile events in Sri Lanka’s fashion calendar, the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week S
Buzz!!!! With Danu - Gruesome Playground Injuries
Drama in Sri Lanka is changing, and only for the better with more quality plays with an intimate small setting.
The Workshop Players Bring ‘The Greatest Shows’ to One Stage
-The most exciting production that Colombo has ever seen!
Chathurangi Jayasuriya
Chathurangi Jayasuriya, the captain of the national netball team has been a dedicated player who was determined to bring the trophy back to the countr