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A comedy about love, death & preserves
Written By Jacob Rajan & Justin Lewis
Rip the lid off a jar of utterly delicious theatre, bursting with wit, wonder and the faint whiff of death.
 
Sasha, the blind receptionist of the crumbling Empire Hotel, knows she is cursed – everything she loves dies. But when true love finds her, she can’t help falling. One night, Death checks into the hotel.
 
Belly laughs combine with throat-catching pathos to create a sophisticated modern fable that is “an intelligent and hilarious celebration of human resilience” – The Scotsman
 
The Pickle King is Indian Ink’s most awarded play; winning an Edinburgh Fringe First, a record seven nominations at the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards and the supreme accolade – Production of the Year.
 
For our twentieth anniversary we’ve made a significant change in this vintage Indian Ink script to centre the love story around a same sex couple. Whilst this contemporary update would have been a real statement 15 years ago – today it just reflects the diverse culture of New Zealand.
 
All wrapped up “in a package of good plain laughs, luminous performances and brilliant staging” (Dominion Post) this timeless tale highlights the injustices of immigration and globalisation, and having the courage to love, no matter your gender. 
 

See the other featurettes in The Pickle King series here

This play features heart-breaking hilarity and uplifting sorrow in one breath Madelaine Empso, Regional News. 30 August 2017
The Pickle King remains both politically cutting edge and theatrically spectacular Aimee Smith, Art Murmurs. 27 August 2017
a bright beacon of excellence in our local theatre landscape John Smythe, Theatreview. 25 August 2017
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Private Show Information

What do you get?

The Company brings lighting, set, costumes, and props to your selected venue (e.g. home or office) to create a truly magical occasion for your invited audience. There is no limit to the number of guests you can invite - as long as there's enough space for them and the performers. The Artists are Arts Laureate Jacob Rajan and talented young musician Adam Ogle, supported by our stage manager who will ensure that all technical and production elements happen without a hiccup. The performance lasts 80 minutes and as an added bonus, if you wish it, Jacob is happy to chat with your guests after the show.

What does it cost?

The all-inclusive fee for this wonderul and unforgettable experience is only NZ$6,500 including GST.

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What's Been Said

This play features heart-breaking hilarity and uplifting sorrow in one breath Madelaine Empso, Regional News. 30 August 2017
The Pickle King remains both politically cutting edge and theatrically spectacular Aimee Smith, Art Murmurs. 27 August 2017
a bright beacon of excellence in our local theatre landscape John Smythe, Theatreview. 25 August 2017

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