Would you open your door to a stranger? A beautifully tender tale that reveals that we’re more alike than we think.

$30.00 - $65.00 (+BF)
80 minutes
3 - 20 June 2026


Would you open your door to a stranger?  

When a five year old girl befriends a lonely migrant worker her family unravels; opening them up to face uncomfortable truths about themselves… and the world beyond their front gate. 

1800s Calcutta becomes 21C Auckland in Indian Ink’s stage adaptation of one of India’s most loved stories – Kabuliwala.   This beautifully tender tale reveals that we’re more alike than we think. 

Our award-winning creative team bring you all the things people love about Indian Ink: humour, heart, live music and pure theatrical magic.   


 


 

Presented by
Indian Ink Theatre Company

by Jacob Rajan & Justin Lewis

Creative team: 
 

Justin LewisDirector & Co-Writer
Jacob RajanPerformer & Co-Writer
Alisha JacobPerformer
Jehangir HomavazirPerformer
David WardMusician / Composer
Sam MenceProduction Manager & Lighting Designer
Murray EdmondDramaturge
John VerrytSet Design
Elizabeth WhitingCostume Design
Jon CoddingtonPuppet Design & Build
Jude FroudeChereographer
Te Huamanuka Luiten-ApiranaAssistant Director
Talia PuaAssistant Designer

 

Audience warnings: 
Suitable for ages 10+ when accompanied by an adult. However the show is designed for adults and teens.

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