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Guru

of Chai

Written By
Jacob Rajan & Justin Lewis
Starring
Jacob Rajan & Adam Ogle
Ticket Price
$25 - $65

About the
Performance

Guru of Chai has been described as a work of genius.

The contradictions of modern India, with its iPhones and ancient gods, come alive in this much-loved play from one of New Zealand’s finest performers.

A poor chai-wallah (tea-seller) has his life changed forever when a young girl is abandoned at a busy railway station and brings the place to a standstill with the beauty of her singing.

Jacob Rajan stars as a buck-toothed Guru, dispensing dubious spiritual wisdom while channelling 17 perfectly realised characters in this gripping romantic thriller.

Outrageously funny and heartbreakingly beautiful, with a killer live sound track, this is not to be missed.

Winner:  BEST ACTOR   BEST COMPOSER   BEST PLAY

Ticket Information

12 - 23 June
Q Theatre
Wednesday - Saturday 7pm
Sunday 4pm
BOOKING FEES MAY APPLY
A ReserveB ReserveC Reserve
Adult$65$50$35
Senior$60$45$30
Group 6+$60$45$30
30 & Under$30
Family (2 Adults & 2 Child)$150$120
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4 - 6 July
Te Raukura ki Kāpiti
Thursday - Saturday 7pm
BOOKING FEES MAY APPLY
A ReserveB ReserveC Reserve
Adult$60$45$30
Senior$55$40$25
Group 6+$55$40$25
30 & Under$30
Family (2 Adult & 2 Child)$140$110
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1 - 11 August
Hannah Playhouse
Tuesday - Saturday 7pm
Sunday 4pm
BOOKING FEES MAY APPLY
A ReserveB ReserveC Reserve
Adult$65$50$35
Senior$60$45$30
Group 6+$60$45$30
30 & Under$30
Family (2 Adult & 2 Child)$150$120
Book Now
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Genius

Stuff

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Flawless

Sydney Morning Herald

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Nothing short of genius

Time Out Singapore

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Sheer brilliance… a joy to behold

NZ Listener

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Our Cast
And Crew

ARTICLES
& REVIEWS

Actor Jacob Rajan stands with a surprised look on his face holding a lantern

Guru of Chai: An India of Jacob Rajan’s imagination

Rajan who takes on the delightful role of the guru as well as 17 characters in Guru of Chai, says the play is based on an Indian fairy tale.

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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.

Guru Imparts his Comic Wisdom

The wisdom of the Guru Kutisah is good for what ails you.

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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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