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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.

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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.

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

Paradise Or The Impermanence Of Ice Cream Review

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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.

Glorious, Skillful, Important, Captivating and Impermanent

The show’s programme reminds us that “we’re lucky to be in one of the few places in the world where live performance is still possible” and I certainly feel lucky to be seeing this show.

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

Review: Paradise or The Impermanence Of Ice Cream

Enjoy a Scoop of Life

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Actor Justin Rogers as DJ Jimmy J acting as a DJ

It’s A Feast For The Senses, As Well As The Mind…

Indian Ink’s second show of the year is quite a step away from its first, and sets us in the back of Mrs Krishnan’s dairy, ready to celebrate Onam (a Hindu festival of life, death and rebirth).

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Welcome to the Murder House cast are signing and 'drinking' in joy

Indian Ink has done it again

Welcome to the Murder House is dark, deadly, a little bit sexy, and something you definitely should read the press release for before you see because it does not pull any punches.

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Actor Jacque Drew singing with actors surrounding her.

The Shocking New Play about the Inventor of the Electric Chair

For the Indian Ink Theatre Company’s new play Welcome to the Murder House, it’s all in the execution.

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

An Experience Not Soon Forgotten

“The storyline itself is multi-faceted, the underlying emotive theme of community however coming through with a clarity”

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

A Warm And Joyous Memory

Mrs Krishnan’s Party is one of the finest examples of theatre that draws you from your shell, reassuring you that discomfort will not hurt you, leaving you with the warmest sensations of joy as you depart the venue into the night.

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Actor Justin Rogers as DJ Jimmy J acting as a DJ

You’ll Dance, Laugh Like Crazy, And Become A Part Of The Event…It’s Beautiful In That It Welcomes Anyone And Everyone

Mrs. Krishnan’s Party is a beautiful reminder that family can be found and made anywhere

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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

Laugh, Cry, Dance, Eat

Taranaki gets a glimpse of what happens in the back of Mrs Krishnan’s dairy

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Actor Justin Rogers as DJ Jimmy J acting as a DJ

Heartwarming Hilarity, Excellent Characterisation, Wonderful Energy

Altogether Mrs Krishnan’s Party has everything you could ask for from a theatrical comedy show and more

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