Step into the back room of Mrs Krishnan’s dairy where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows and Mrs Krishnan is throwing a party like no other. Food simmers on the stove, laughter abounds and strangers become friends in this joyous celebration of life.
Watch the actors juggle cooking, music and guests in an unfolding drama where no two nights are the same. Kalyani Nagarajan and Justin Rogers have reviewers singing their praises and audiences leaping to their feet in appreciation.
Ticketing for Mrs Krishnan’s Party is a key part of the audience experience. The show is like a party and the audience are the guests.
We have come up with fun titles for the five different ticket types for the show, each of which are playfully named around the sort of people you might see at a party.
Masks are highly recommended.
Want to create Mrs Krishnan’s Dahl? Find the recipe here
RUN TIME: 80 minutes (no interval)
Suitable for ages 10+ when accompanied by an adult. However the show is designed for adults and teens.
Kalyani is a graduate of the New Zealand Drama School. This is Kalyani’s second role with Indian Ink following 2017’s The Pickle King. She has worked extensively on stage with Auckland Theatre Company and Auckland Live. Kalyani is a player for New Zealand’s top improv companies, Snort, Heartthrobs and Live Reel. Her screen credits include Raised by Refugees, Brokenwood Mysteries, Give Me Babies and more. Nagarajan is currently in development writing her first television show, The Drama Department, and a feature film, Revenge.
Justin also features in both Mrs Krishnan’s Party and Dirty Work. Other stage credits include The Cherry Orchard and Beauty and the Beast. His screen work includes Meet Me at the Baptistery as well as voicing for Disney in Te Reo for the Lion King, Frozen, Coco and Encanto. Justin is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School.
Andrew has been a resident production manager with Indian Ink productions since 2017
Andrew is also the Director of Andrew Potvin Designs Ltd, specializing in producing and tour/production management for live events. With two decades of experience in the entertainment industry his portfolio of work spans across the globe including contracts in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Singapore and the USA.
Andrew holds an MFA (AUT 14′) in International Tourism Management and a BFA (CALARTS 09′) in Theatre Design and Management.
Justin is a founding partner of Indian Ink. He has co-written and directed all of Indian Ink’s plays. He is a graduate of the John Bolton Theatre School and the University of Auckland.
Justin was one of the founders of Auckland’s Q Theatre and received a Kaupapa Oranga Award for his services to theatre.
Jacob is a founding partner of Indian Ink and co-wrote all of Indian Ink’s plays as well as performing in many of them. He is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama school, Otago University (B.Sc Microbiology) and Wellington Teacher’s College. Jacob is an Arts Foundation Laureate and a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to theatre.
Dramaturge for all of Indian Ink’s productions. Poet, critic and fiction writer, Murray has published many books. Worked for Living Theatre Troupe, Theatre Action, Half Moon Theatre (London), Town and Country Players (founder), and Mercury Theatre. Associate Professor (now retired) of Drama Programmes at Auckland University (1990-2014).
John has designed all of Indian Ink’s productions bar one. With over 40 years’ experience, John is a leading New Zealand stage designer with an extensive portfolio of work including productions with NZ Opera, Auckland Theatre Company, Silo Theatre, The Large Group and many others.
If you’re ever in the mood for a warm and hearty meal, Mrs Krishnan has your back.
20 questions with Mrs Krishnan’s Party.
Justin Lewis speaks with WPLN’s LaTonya Turner about the concept for this theatrical dish.
