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Behind the

Scenes

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The Face Behind the Masks

Twenty years ago, Jacob Rajan became the first Indian actor to graduate from Toi Whakaari—NZ School of Drama and went on to take his passion for theatre to the next level.

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The Magic of Masks

Ever wondered why Indian Ink loves masks so much? In this brief behind-the-scenes clip, the cast and writers discuss the use of masks

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Playing Multiple Characters

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Achieves A Delicate And Satisfying Balance Of Flavours

Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis’s much-celebrated, endearing love story The Pickle King first debuted fifteen years ago, and in that time it’s become a classic of contemporary New Zealand theatre.

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The Pickle King Is A Witty Modern Fairy Tale

The Pickle King is a well preserved, slickly directed, modern fairy tale that’s quick witted, tongue in cheek and really rather endearing all while lifting the lid on love, loss and diversity.

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Intimate Play Fills Theatre With Wit

A BRIGHT, bold set design in tropical pastels plays against the undercurrent of death, loss and tragedy in Justin Lewis and Jacob Rajan’s multi-layered play The Pickle King, playing here on tour.

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Social Issues Rise Above The Aromatic Spices

“Some things worth preserving you can’t fit in a jar”.

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The Pickle King: Worth Preserving

This show is theatrical magic.

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The Pickle King

Indian Ink’s aim is “to make theatre that is beautiful, funny, sad, and true.”

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The Pickle King

What is it about hotels that make them the perfect backdrop for magic and mystery?

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A Bright Beacon Of Excellence

Indian Ink, a bright beacon of excellence in our local theatre landscape, is celebrating its 20th year

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Jam Packed with Goodness

When Indian Ink Came Out With Krishnan’s Dairy Way Back In 1997 And As A Youngish Thing I Saw It I Felt Excited About New Zealand Theatre For Probably The First Time In My Life.

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