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Behind the

Scenes

Four smiling people sit on a sofa in a warmly lit, comfy-looking room.

Talking Dirty with the Choir

Indian Ink’s biggest and boldest production to date, Dirty Work: An Ode to Joy, features twenty-two choral singers on stage. But there’s a catch: the singers…

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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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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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Image of Dahl and the ingredients set up on a bench

Recipe: The Dahl in Mrs Krishnan’s Party

If you’re ever in the mood for a warm and hearty meal, Mrs Krishnan has your back.

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

Behind The Mask: Our Set Designer

A part of our Creative Team series, leading set designer John Verryt talks about a dentist’s chair, a dairy and other Ink productions.

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Elizabeth Whiting sits on a soft chair looking into the camera

Behind The Mask: Costume Design

In our blog series on our creative teams, Elizabeth Whiting discusses how she got into the arts and why costume design fits her so well.

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Murray Edmond stands in front of a wall of Indian Ink Posters

Behind The Mask: Dramaturgy

In our blog series about our creative teams, Murray Edmond, talks about comedy, tragedy and dramaturgy.

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