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Image of the Ballon Dog actors sitting. Left to right - Jehangir, Jacob and Alisha

Balloon Dog: “Warm, funny and quietly devastating theatre”

Through humour, imagination and careful storytelling, it reminds us that every stranger carries a story we have not yet heard.

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Jacob Rajan on the left with a yellow ball, while Jehangir Homavazir gestures around him.

Indian Ink shine a magical light of Tagore’s 19th Century tale of paternal friendship and love

Balloon Dog opens its door to an audience of strangers, and you should accept their invitation to step inside.

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Alisha Jacob on the left looking at Jacob Rajan on the right

Would you open the door to a stranger?

The family begins to unravel as they confront their assumptions about Kabir.

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Hero Image for Balloon Dog. Yellow background with jacob Rajan on the left, Jehangir Homavazir in the middle and Alisha Jacob on the right

Balloon Dog Review

Indian Ink’s Balloon Dog begins with a sense of curiosity.

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Jacob Rajan kneels with flowers in one hand and a balloon dog in the other. While Jehangir and Alisha move a table cloth behind him.

Filled with humour, humanity and heart – a triumphant return

Demonstrates why they remain one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most celebrated theatre-makers.

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Image of the Ballon Dog actors sitting. Left to right - Jehangir, Jacob and Alisha

Story of treatment of strangers reincarnated to a gorgeous and inspiring fable for modern times

A production by Indian Ink Theatre Company is always something to look forward to.

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Jacob Rajan on the left with a yellow ball, while Jehangir Homavazir gestures around him.

Indian Ink’s moving immigrant story on stage

Indian Ink has carved out a formidable reputation over nearly 30 years, bringing ambitious and sophisticated work to the stage.

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Actor Justin Rogers as DJ Jimmy J acting as a DJ

Dahl You Need is Love: Mrs. Krishnan’s Party Spices Up the Rep

Poignant and funny, Mrs. Krishnan’s Party is non-stop entertainment.

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Actor Kalyani as Mrs Krishnan looks into a pot lit which has a light shining on it while she stirs the dahl in the pot

“Mrs. Krishnan’s Party” Is a Festive Cultural Celebration Hosted by the Rep

Mrs. Krishna’s Party is a well-paced, especially well-cast show with energy and emotion ….

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Actor Kalyani Nagarajan dances on a table

Mrs. Krishnan’s Party is a Joyous Celebration of Indian Culture

Delightfully Immersive and Unique Theatrical Experience …

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Actors Justin Rogers and Kalyani Nagarajan as DJ Jimmy J and Mrs Krishnan stand greeting the audience

Regional Reviews: Mrs Krishnan’s Party

Some things translate into any culture–joy, perseverance, and the hard truths we face along the way.

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Alisha Jacob on the left looking at Jacob Rajan on the right

A jewel of a play, brimming with humanity and gentle comedy

A worthy addition to Indian Ink’s repertoire and brimming with its signature humanity and gentle comedy while not flinching from serious themes.

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