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.
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.
“Some things worth preserving you can’t fit in a jar”.
This show is theatrical magic.
Indian Ink’s aim is “to make theatre that is beautiful, funny, sad, and true.”
What is it about hotels that make them the perfect backdrop for magic and mystery?
Indian Ink, a bright beacon of excellence in our local theatre landscape, is celebrating its 20th year
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.
It’s a testament to the quality of Indian Ink’s storytelling that The Pickle King, the company’s 15-year old play, has stood the test of time.
This show could not have come at a better time.
Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis have been creating outstanding works of rich, original theatre with an eclectic cornucopia of collaborative artists for twenty years now
“Who am I? What is my purpose?” Rajan begins. “Hopes and dreams turn to dust – your children don’t respect you – depression – this is the slippery slope.”
