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A character from Pickle King holds a corded telephone to her ear.

The Pickle King: Worth Preserving

This show is theatrical magic.

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Actor wearing a long oversized face mask stands in front of a globe wearing a suit

The Pickle King

Indian Ink’s aim is “to make theatre that is beautiful, funny, sad, and true.”

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Actor Andrew Ford in a half mask looks into the camera

The Pickle King

What is it about hotels that make them the perfect backdrop for magic and mystery?

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Actor Andrew Ford in a half mask looks into the camera

A Bright Beacon Of Excellence

Indian Ink, a bright beacon of excellence in our local theatre landscape, is celebrating its 20th year

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Actor dressed an old lady stands to the left with a half mask one.The other actor is looking shocked at the photo

Jam Packed with Goodness

When Indian Ink Came Out With Krishnan’s Dairy Way Back In 1997 And As A Youngish Thing I Saw It I Felt Excited About New Zealand Theatre For Probably The First Time In My Life.

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A character from Pickle King holds a corded telephone to her ear.

The Pickle King

It’s a testament to the quality of Indian Ink’s storytelling that The Pickle King, the company’s 15-year old play, has stood the test of time.

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

A Must-Watch If You Want To Laugh

This show could not have come at a better time.

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

Hilarious, Touching And Rewarding…

Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis have been creating outstanding works of rich, original theatre with an eclectic cornucopia of collaborative artists for twenty years now

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Actor Jacob Rajan as Kutisar, played by Jacob Rajan, makes a shadow puppet of a parrot with his hands in a dark room.

A Piece Of Unique Theatrical Genius

“Who am I? What is my purpose?” Rajan begins. “Hopes and dreams turn to dust – your children don’t respect you – depression – this is the slippery slope.”

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Actor Jacob Rajan stands looking into a lamp

The Guru Of Chai Delights And Enchants

Jacob Rajan weaves a spell over the audience with his masterful storytelling, impeccable comic timing and charismatic performance in the funny and moving production, The Guru of Chai.

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

Storyteller Brews Blend Of Ancient And Modern India

From New Zealand company Indian Ink comes The Guru of Chai, a one-man show that adapts a classic Indian fairytale to the mad bustle of modernity.

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Actor Jacob Rajan stands in front of a white door holding a lantern

A Taste Of Magic, Guru Of Chai Is A Joy Which Makes You Laugh And Touches Your Heart

Guru of Chai is a taste of the real magic of theatre, a wonderful performer telling a story which makes you laugh, shows you magic, and touches your heart.

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