COLOMBO, May 5 -- A new theatre production confronting the human cost of journalism in Gaza will make its Colombo debut on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the New Theatre, BMICH, as part of Charitable 2026 - a joint initiative by the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Fort and Colombo North.

Bulletproof Vests, compiled and directed by Murthaaz Abdul Barry, tells the stories of six journalists in Gaza who redefined the meaning of courage in the middle of the world's most documented genocide. Through documentary-style vignettes drawn from real wills, letters, and public statements, the production blends primary source material with visceral theatrical expression to amplify voices that have been silenced by conflict, asking audiences a stark question: what...