Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream | Indian Ink Theatre
Written By
Jacob Rajan & Justin Lewis
Starring
Jacob Rajan & Jon Coddington

Paradise
or the Impermanence of Ice Cream

Take a wild ride to paradise with Indian Ink’s powerful new play about impermanence – of life, love … and ice cream! 

This glorious production is inspired by Ernest Becker’s Pulitzer prize-winning “Denial of Death,” and the vibrant, life–filled chaos of India’s most cosmopolitan city, Mumbai.   

Jacob Rajan delivers a dazzling solo performance as he channels seven characters, weaving the afterlife and a dash of Bollywood disco into the real life mystery of India’s vanishing vultures. 

A man trying desperately to avoid death is flung between limbo and his past where a rebellious young woman holds the key that may guide him to paradise. 

Infused with serious laughterexquisite puppetry and inspired sound design this show is guaranteed to blow your mind and melt your heart. 

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...thoroughly engaging...

Theatre Scenes

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To label this a must-see is an understatement …

NZ Herald

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...a poignant production...

Regional News

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Puppeteer Jon Coddington with Gerry the Vulture puppet facing Actor Jacob Rajan in a pink shirt

Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream traces its inspiration to Mumbai and a striking funeral rite

New Zealand playwright-performer Jacob Rajan explores mortality with an eerily lifelike vulture puppet

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Jacob Rajan looks into the distance with a bird silhouette in the background

Paradise, Parsi traditions, kulfi, and a vulture come together in comedic Cultch play on humanity’s quest for immortality

Auckland-based theatre artist Jacob Rajan has done something completely different as a cowriter and performer in an upcoming production at the Cultch.

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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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