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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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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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Actor Jacob Rajan stands on the Paradise set with his hands over his eyes

Review: Paradise or The Impermanence of Ice Cream

Through Rajan’s lively and enthralling performance and intricate puppetry, this is a contemplative piece of theatre that leaves you pondering on the impermanence of life.

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

Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream weaves existential questions into an epic tale

“Jacob Rajan hands in an unforgettable performance in multiple roles, joined by a majestic vulture puppet”

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Gerry the vulture puppet and actor Jacob Rajan in a pink shirt looking scared

The Cultch: Indian Ink Theatre — Paradise: The Impermanence of Ice Cream

“this is a powerhouse production featuring Jacob Rajan… His performance is a tour de force.”

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Actor Jacob Rajan looking confused while holding a melting ice cream cone. He is wearing a white collared shirt. The background is a dreamy orange and pink with a silhouette of a bird and lush pink and white clouds.

Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream Review

“Jacob Rajan takes his audience on a wild ride to Paradise. On the way, we also get a tour of the chaotic and cosmopolitan Mumbai (or as the Parsis still call it – Bombay).”

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Actor Jacob Rajan reaches for the sky with an expression of joy on his face. The background is black with colorful large light spots that are blue, orange, and red. Jacob is in a velvety red blouse with a green undershirt.

Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream Review

“…the standing ovation at the end was well deserved.”

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Puppeteer Jon Coddington with Gerry the Vulture puppet facing Actor Jacob Rajan in a pink shirt

Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream traces its inspiration to Mumbai and a striking funeral rite

New Zealand playwright-performer Jacob Rajan explores mortality with an eerily lifelike vulture puppet

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Jacob Rajan looks into the distance with a bird silhouette in the background

Paradise, Parsi traditions, kulfi, and a vulture come together in comedic Cultch play on humanity’s quest for immortality

Auckland-based theatre artist Jacob Rajan has done something completely different as a cowriter and performer in an upcoming production at the Cultch.

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