'Burden Of Proof' play in Penang lifts the lid on effects of sexual violence


Actor Sofea Lee in a scene from 'Burden Of Proof', which is set to play in George Town, Penang this weekend. Photo: Dabble Dabble Jer Collective

Burden Of Proof, the debut theatre production by the Dabble Dabble Jer Collective (DDJC) at Jetty 35 in George Town, Penang, is a groundbreaking exploration of sexual violence in Malaysia.

This multi-disciplinary performance – set to play this weekend – combines dramatic monologue, movement and original music to shed light on the harsh realities of sexual violence, drawing inspiration from real-life accounts.

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