KRISHNAN’S DAIRY
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Written & performed by Jacob Rajan Directed by Justin Lewis INDIAN INK [In repertory with The Guru of Chai] at Glen Eden Playhouse, Auckland From 26 Aug 2009 to 29 Aug 2009 Q Theatre, Rangatira, Auckland From 25 Jul 2012 to 4 Aug 2012 Downstage Theatre, Wellington From 5 Apr 2013 to 19 Apr 2013 Reviewed by: Sian Robertson; Nik Smythe; Sharu Delilkan (Theatre Scenes - Auckland Theatre Blog); Phoebe Smith; |
Indian Ink Theatre Company presents Krishnan's Dairy at the Playhouse Theatre, Glen Eden for five performances only from Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29 August as a part of the 2009 Going West Books and Writers Festival.
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 the story of Gobi and Zina 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.
The play, starring Jacob Rajan, debuted in 1997 and since then has played to more than 47,000 people, selling out around New Zealand, in Australia, in Singapore and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
cost:
Adult $28, Concession $25, Group 8+ $20, Student $17.50
dates:
Wed 26 Aug 09 - Sat 29 Aug 09, every day, 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Sat 29 Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
venue:
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden, Auckland
ticket outlets: Book Tickets Online
Auckland 2012 season: Q Rangatira
KRISHNAN'S DAIRY
25th July – 4 August 2012
Mon and Tues 7pm. Wed-Sat 8pm. No Show Sunday.
Rangatira at Q, 305 Queen Street, Auckland
Bookings – Q Theatre: 09 309 9771 or http://www.indianink.co.nz
2013
A delightful repertory style season marks Indian Ink's return to Wellington in 2013, as the internationally acclaimed Guru of Chai takes to the stage at Downstage Theatre alongsidethe long awaited return of their much-loved classic, Krishnan's Dairy from April 5-20 at Downstage Theatre.
Krishnans Dairy Performances: 5 - 9 April and 16 - 19 April
No show Sunday.MON/TUES 7pm and WED - SAT 8pm
Guru of Chai Performances: 11 - 15 APR and 20 - 24 APR
No show Sunday.MON/TUES 7pm and WED - SAT 8pm
Book at www.Downstage.co.nz