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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.”

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

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.

Catherine Yates as a Cleaner with a mop with bursts of colour. Words Dirty Work An Ode to Joy printed over the image

Dirty Work 2023 Press Release

Office politics, choirs and unsung heroes: Indian Ink premieres their biggest show ever!

Actor Jacob Rajan stands with a surprised look on his face holding a lantern

Guru of Chai: An India of Jacob Rajan’s imagination

Rajan who takes on the delightful role of the guru as well as 17 characters in Guru of Chai, says the play is based on an Indian fairy tale.

Actor Jacob Rajan sits as Emperor Shah Jahan wearing a blue half face mask in front of colourful background

Krishnan’s Dairy: Here’s to a national treasure and one of our greatest shows

OPINION: One of the greatest New Zealand shows of all-time, take a bow.

Balloons are being thrown around a room with fairy lights on in the background

Theatre review: Krishnan’s Dairy and Mrs Krishnan’s Party

How many theatre companies in New Zealand can boast about the fact their debut show was so successful, that it’s still touring the country 25 years later?

Collage of actor Jacob Rajan as characters Gobi holding flowers, Shan Jahan and Mumtaz

The remarkable legacy of Krishnan’s Dairy

One of the most successful plays in New Zealand history is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Sam Brooks explores the show’s enduring appeal.

Actor Jacob Rajan as Zina with a half face mask looking over a toy baby in a cradle

Behind the Dairy Featurette

Eyes On Wellington: Paradise Or The Impermanence Of Ice Cream Review

Paradise Or The Impermanence Of Ice Cream Review

Puppetry – Behind The Bird With Jon Coddington

Whilst performing, master puppeteer Jon Coddington’s is completely in the moment.As he moves his puppet across the stage, his facial expression changes in line with the clicks and hisses of the vulture.

Actor Kalyani smiles past the camera in a black shirt and sunglasses. Behind him is a yellow wall.

Catching up with Kalyani Nagarajan

Mrs Krishnan’s actress on the show’s whirlwind North American tour.

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