Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- 'Ape Gedara Gini Thiyaida' (Will They Burn Our House Down), a contemporary tale of life and society by Rajitha Dissanayake, will premier on 17th and 18th October at the Lionel Wendt Theatre at 7 pm.

Rajitha Dissanayake ranks among

Sri Lanka's top original playwrights over the past 3 decades. He has produced popular and award-winning plays like 'Weeraya Merila', 'Sihina Horu Aran', 'Apahu Herenna Be', 'Bakamoona Veedi Basi' and 'Nethuwa Beri Minihek' and '2019 Jooli Mase Dawasak'. His scripts focus on important socio-political issues and have drawn crowds, sparked debate, won awards, and toured internationally.

In Ape Gedara Gini Thiyaida (Will They Burn Our House Down), a group of female friends are gathering for...