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People just can’t get enough of this smart, funny show.
Step into the back room of Mrs Krishnan’s convenience store 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 as the actors juggle cooking, music, audiences and heart-felt drama in an acting tour de force where no two nights are the same.
This show has the critics raving and audiences leaping to their feet.
Show Dates
The Frey Theater is a flexible black box theater located in the north end of The O’Shaughnessy Performing Arts Center at St. Catherine University, facing Randolph Ave. Maximum Seating Capacity is 172 patrons.
The extraordinary artistic partnership of Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis is now comfortably in its second decade. Together, they have created a series of remarkable theatre productions of intimate scale, each one reminding us of the simple truths of life.
Indian Ink blend western theatrical traditions with eastern flavours in pursuit of ‘serious laughter.’ Live music, heightened theatricality, humour, pathos and great storytelling are hallmarks of their work.
Indian Ink has won multiple awards in New Zealand and two Fringe First Awards at Edinburgh. The company’s international successes include tours throughout Australia and the USA, as well as sell out seasons in Singapore, Germany, India and the UK.
“We aim to make theatre that is beautiful, funny, sad and true. We go to the theatre to be transported by a great story and to enjoy characters that live large in our imaginations. We want the experience to leave an indelible imprint on your hearts. That’s why we’re called Indian Ink!”
Director: Justin Lewis
Co-Writers: Justin Lewis and Jacob Rajan
Actors: Kalyani Nagarajan & Justin Rogers
Set Design: John Verryt
Costume Design: Fiona Nichols
Lighting Design: Jane Hakaraia
Sound Design: Lia Kelly
Dramaturge: Murray Edmond
Production & Tour Manager: Andrew Potvin
General Manager: Jude Froude
Producer: Pene Lister
Admin & Projects Manager: Naomi Campion
Next Gen Programme Leader: Te Huamanuka Luiten-Apirana
Dahl, a staple in South Asian cuisine, is the featured dish in Mrs. Krishnan’s Party! The cast cooks onstage and invites the audience to sample afterwards.
Audience FAQs
The whole theatre is set up as the back room of a convenience store and the action takes place all around you.
No. It’s really safe, gentle and fun.
The audience are like guests at the party. You can choose where you like to be:
• Right in the heart of the action (Top Table, Inner Circle, Cheeky Seats),
• Sit back and watch (Wallflowers).
• You can even stand up (Party Animal)
75 minutes
Onam is an Indian festival that brings people of all races and religions together. Mrs Krishnan’s Party captures this spirit – but the party is for everyone.
No. But if you’d like to evoke an Indian vibe – that would be great. So bright colours, scarves etc …
It’s an Indian festival like Diwali or Holi. It originates in Kerala (South India) and is a bit like Christmas, Easter and New Year rolled into one.
It’s a play. The story is about a party in the back room of a family run convenience store. The audience are guests at the party.
The action takes place in and around where you are seated. You are ‘immersed’ in the world of the dairy.
