Krishnan's Dairy
Ordinary people, legendary love
Krishnan's Dairy takes two of the most universal Indian clichés - the Taj Mahal and the corner store - and fuses them into a funny and touching love story. Gobi and Zina Krishnan have moved to New Zealand in search of a better life for themselves and their child. They work hard and keep their dreams stacked on the shelves of their struggling business - Krishnan's Dairy. Woven into their story is the epic tale of the Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world and an enduring testament to the love of one man for his wife. A love story unfolds behind the counter with hilarious and deeply moving consequences for the hopeful, vulnerable lives of this immigrant shopkeeper and his wife.
You'll never look at your corner store in the same way again.
Krishnan's Dairy debuted in 1997 and since then has played to over 50,000 people consistently recieving rave reviews and plays to sell out houses.
International dates include Singapore, Australia and Edinburgh Fringe Festival where Krishnan's Dairy sold out at the Traverse Theatre, won a Fringe First Award and Jacob Rajan was nominated for Best Actor.
"Such is the power of this ground-breaking work it changes the way you see the world. Sheer Brilliance."
NZ Listener
"Immensley moving. I am sure I was not the only member of the audience brought to tears."
Dominion Post
"Indian Ink make some of the best theatre in the world."
NZ Herald
The Candlestickmaker
The formula for happiness
Discover black holes and the formula for happiness in a tribute to one of the greatest astrophysicists of this century, Subramanyan Chandrasekhar. The Candlestickmaker tells the story of a young New Zealand Indian student who, Lonely Planet in hand, ets off to discover India and ends up discovering the mysteries of the universe. Science rarely comes wrapped up this warm and funny.
The Candlestickmaker debuted at the New Zealand Festival 2000 in the extraordinary situation of selling out 3 months before opening, the first theatre production to do so.
Commissioned by the New Zealand International Arts Festival.
The Pickle King
What is worth preserving
Once the finest hotel in town, the Empire is now as faded as the dreams of the piano player who haunts the lobby. Jojo is a heart surgeon. However, as a recent arrival from India the only work he can find is as a night porter in the Empire. Ammachy runs the Empire with an iron fist and has one big problem; her niece is blind and she will not be married. Sasha knows she must not marry because she is cursed - everything she loves dies.
One night Death checks into the Hotel.
Sublime and ridiculous, simple and profound: Indian Ink bring you a play about love, death and what is worth preserving.
Pickle received a record seven nominations in New Zealand's theatre awards 2002, and won the supreme award, "Production of the Year".
It appeared in Singapore at DBS Arts Centre from 30 January to 16 February 2007 presenting three shows each day.
Guru of Chai
Prepare to be Enlightened
The contradictions of modern India with its iPhones and ancient gods come alive in this outrageously funny and heartbreakingly beautiful romantic thriller.
A poor chaiwallah (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.
The Sydney Morning Herald picked Guru of Chai as one of the theatrical highlights of 2010 and the NZ Listener named it their Feelgood Production of the Year.
"Generous spirited.. I came out feeling rejuvenated as well as entertained".
Sydney Morning Herald
"The magic formula which guaranteed the success of 'Krishnan's Dairy' is triumphantly back on display".
NZ Listener
"Honestly this is such a remarkable and beautiful piece of theatre I cannot recommend it highly enough".
Hawkes Bay Today
Kerikeri
Turner Centre
43 Cobham Road
09 407 0260
13 November 2013
Prices: $24 to $49*
Group Bookings (8+ people) receive $5 discount of every full price ticket.
ON SALE SOON - please check back soon for an onsale date, which will be announced by Monday 22 April.
Whangarei
Forum North
Rust Avenue, Whangarei CBD
09 430 4244
15 & 16 November 2013
Prices: $24 to $49*
Group Bookings (8+ people) receive $5 discount of every full price ticket.
ON SALE SOON - please check back soon for an onsale date, which will be announced by Monday 22 April.
*Booking fees apply
Kiss The Fish
Be the first to experience Indian Ink’s delightful wit, intelligent storytelling and theatrical magic in their brand new show.
Jacob Rajan is joined on stage by an ensemble of accomplished actors and award winning musician David Ward — all under the skillful direction of Justin Lewis.
In ‘Kiss the Fish’ you will experience the fruits of Justin and Jacob’s recent research into classical theatrical forms in Asia. Balinese comic mask and puppetry are given a riotous, Indian Ink reinvention.
Karukam Island is the tropical paradise of everyone’s dreams but Sidu can’t wait to escape. Trapped in a life that is too slow, he yearns to be the next Freddie Mercury. But when an eco resort being built on the Island threatens his family’s traditional way of life, it is up to Sidu to decide the fate of Karukam Island. Will he sacrifice his own dreams for the future of his people or will he kiss tradition goodbye?
Hamilton
Kiss The Fish
Clarence St Theatre
59 Clarence St (Cnr Tristram & Clarence Streets)
0800 842 538 (Ticketek)
10 - 17 August
Prices: $25 to $55*
Group Bookings (8+ people) receive $5 discount of every full price ticket.
ON SALE SOON
Auckland
Kiss The Fish
Q Theatre
305 Queen Street
09 307 9771
14 September - 5 October 2013
Prices: $25 to $55*
Group Bookings (8+ people) receive $5 discount of every full price ticket.
The Dentist's Chair
A comedy with bite
This deliciously dark comedy hit a nerve at the New Zealand International Festival, captivating audiences and selling out.
Albert is a dentist with a gift for easing others' pain - but not his own. His long neglected passions are inflamed by a delicate operation on a young woman. In the process of straightening out her teeth will Albert straighten out his life? To complicate matters Albert is haunted by the ghost of William Kemmler, the first person to be executed in the electric chair - and who is encouraging him to make a rather personal extraction.
A brilliant ensemble cast, a live band and richly imaginative visual effects feature in Indian Ink’s trademark style of magical staging and storytelling.
