Comedy
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Guru of Chai

Acclaimed as a work of genius. The contradictions of modern India, with its iPhones and ancient gods, come alive in this much-loved play from one of New Zealand’s finest performers.

$25 - $65 (plus service fees)
80 minutes, no interval
12 - 23 Jun 2024

A poor chai-wallah (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. 

Jacob Rajan stars as a buck-toothed Guru, dispensing dubious spiritual wisdom while channelling 17 perfectly realised characters in this gripping romantic thriller. 

Outrageously funny and heartbreakingly beautiful, with a killer live sound track, this is not to be missed. 

 

Genius”Stuff

“Nothing short of genius” - Time Out Singapore

“Sheer brilliance… a joy to behold” NZ Listener

 

Winner: BEST ACTOR   BEST COMPOSER   BEST PLAY

Presented by:
Indian Ink Theatre Company

Supported by:
Creative New Zealand

Creative Team:
Co-writer & Performer - Jacob Rajan
Co-writer & Director - Justin Lewis
Musician - Adam Ogle
Production & Tour Manager / LX & SX Operator - Sam Mence
Dramaturge - Murray Edmond
Set & Costumer Designer - John Verryt          
Composer - David Ward

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