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Behind the

Scenes

Actor Tessa Rao stands in a yellow pant suit and black top with her mouth open in shock. Her hands are held out in confusion

Dirty Work Review

It’s a straightforward plot. An office full of largely anonymous workers support a larger offshore company by providing business-related (mostly financial) services.

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Zara, in a yellow blazer and red scarf, pleads with an anxious-looking Neil, who runs his fingers through his hair.

Review: DIRTY WORK at Q Theatre

For a good night out, some light entertainment with a serious twist, be sure to include Dirty Work in your list of must-see plays this season.

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Tessa Rao in a yellow pant suit hugs Catherine Yates tight who looks uncomfortable in a cleaners outfit

Dirty Work: Mining absurdity

Jacob Rajan describes Dirty Work as the biggest, most ambitious and most bonkers idea the company has ever had.

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Jacob Rajan sits with a smile on his face and a cartoon map of NZ next to him. The map has dots for Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington & Tauranga

Dirty Work explained by Jacob Rajan

Dirty Work: An Ode to Joy explained by Jacob Rajan

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Jacob Rajan sits on a stool wearing a white long shelved shirt with strips and black jeans.

Theatre-maker Jacob Rajan on his favourite things

We asked Rajan to share a few of his favourite things…

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Choir Members stand singing while holding music folders of sheet music.

The Music of Dirty Work

The chorus learn eight pieces of music which have been specifically arranged for choirs.

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Image of a man pushing a rock up a hill

The Myth of Sisyphus

The Myth of Sisyphus is a 1942 philosophical essay by Albert Camus.

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Photo of Neil from Dirty Work, along with a drawing of his costume

Water Cooler Conversations: Elizabeth Whiting

We sit down with Costume Designer of Dirty Work Elizabeth Whiting to get some behind the scenes thoughts on the show.

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John Verryt sits at his design desk with pencil and paper. Behind him are models of his past sets

Water Cooler Conversations: John Verryt

We sit down with Set Designer of Dirty Work John Verryt to get some behind the scenes thoughts on the show.

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Justin Lewis sits smiling at the camera while tying his sock on his front pouch. HIs tan coloured dog is sitting next to him.

Water Cooler Converstations: Justin Lewis

We sit down with Director and Co-Writer of Dirty Work Justin Lewis to get some behind the scenes thoughts on the show. 

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Jacob Rajan sits on a stool wearing a white long shelved shirt with strips and black jeans.

Water Cooler Conversations: Jacob Rajan

We sit down with Co-Writer of Dirty Work Jacob Rajan to get some behind the scenes thoughts on the show. 

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Actor Jacob Rajan and Gerry the vulture stand in front of the Mumbai skyline from the rooftop above Mehra’s kulfi shop. This photo is from the rehearsal space before the show.

Theatre review: Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream is a powerful illustration of what theatre can achieve

Jacob Rajan’s dazzling solo performance can be summed up in one word: genius

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