Starring Kalyani Nagarajan and Justin Rogers
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
This is Kalyani’s second role with Indian Ink following 2017’s “The Pickle King.” Kalyani has worked extensively on stage with Auckland Theatre Company, Auckland Live and improv troupes Snort and Heartthrobs. She has numerous television credits, is currently writing her first feature film and developing a television show. Kalyani is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School.
Justin also features in Indian Ink’s latest production “Dirty Work.” Other stage credits include “Emilie” and “Beauty and the Beast.” His screen work includes “Meet Me at the Baptistery” as well as voicing for Disney NZ in the “Lion King Reo Māori” and “Coco Reo Māori.” Justin is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School.
Andrew has worked with Indian Ink since 2015 in production and design roles on four plays. A graduate of CalArts (BFA) and Auckland University of Technology (MFA), his company Andrew Potvin Designs Ltd specialises in tour management, ticketing, business development and theatrical design services.
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.