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

Playful subversion in outstanding production

‘Mischief’, actor Jacob Rajan has said, and I can well believe it, is his favourite word.

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

A brilliant, accessible and joyful way to ponder the mysteries of life and death

A simple set awaits us: a two-step platform and a black screen behind it.

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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: Impermanence Of Ice Cream more vulture mystery, less a reflection on mortality

It is really about a mystery plaguing this ancient funerary practice, chasing the question: Where have all the vultures gone?

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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.

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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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. From play Paradise

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

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