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On the Road with Kaylani

Opening the diary (Dairy edition), Mrs Krishnan herself, Kalyani Nagarajan, reporting from St Louis, Missouri.

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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.

Unique solo show to visit Dunedin

The masks and the puppetry really work best in a live context, so we hope people will come out to the theatre and enjoy it with us.

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Actor Jacob Rajan stands in a dance pose on a raised set with a tea trolley next to him

The story never lets you go until it ends

It is captivating and enthralling, capturing the intricacies of a story that spans decades.

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

Jacob Rajan’s acclaimed ‘Guru of Chai’ back in Whangārei

Rajan believes, unlike television, theatre encourages the audience to use their imaginations.

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Cultural attaché: Jacob Rajan

Jacob Rajan was the first Indian graduate from Toi Whakaari, New Zealand’s drama school.

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Actor Jacob Rajan looks at the camera in an conversation with Gerry the vulture

Puppetry feature of show

In typical Indian Ink style, Rajan will be accompanied on stage by a crafted life-size vulture, created and puppeteered by Jon Coddington.

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Actor Jacob Rajan stands looking into a lamp

Rajan woos the crowd in Guru of Chai, a heady theatrical brew for the senses

This performance of Guru of Chai – the first act in this year’s Hamilton Arts Festival

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

Celebrating cleaners and doing the dirty work

A play that honours the humble office cleaner is coming to New Plymouth and will utilise a local choir for part of the cast.

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

Chai Stand Chats: Jacob Rajan

We sit down with Performer & Co-writer of Guru of Chai Jacob Rajan 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.

Chai Stand Chats: Justin Lewis

We sit down with Director and Co-writer of Guru of Chai Justin Lewis to get some behind the scenes thoughts on the show.

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Guru

Guru is a term used in Indian culture to refer to a spiritual teacher or guide who possesses deep knowledge and wisdom in a particular field.

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Chai & Chai-Wallah

Chai is a traditional Indian beverage.

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