The Grand Theatre presents
# Mrs Krishnan's Party
By Jacob Rajan & Justin Lewis
February 25 to March 7, 2026
Auburn Stage
Additional Information
Opening Night: Thursday, February 26
Running Time: 75 minutes, with no intermission
Advisories **Age recommendation:** 8+
**Audience Advisory:** Latex balloons in close proximity to audience members. Food is cooked and served, containing ingredients including lentils, tomato, garlic, spices. [View full recipe](https://indianink.co.nz/recipe-the-dahl-in-mrs-krishnans-party/ "https://indianink.co.nz/recipe-the-dahl-in-mrs-krishnans-party/").
**Jump to:** [Tickets & Story](#upcoming) | [Videos & Gallery](#galleries) | [Cast & Creative Team](#cast)
[Program](https://www.grandtheatre.com/hp/mrs-krishnans-party) [Full Calendar & Tickets ](https://tickets.grandtheatre.com/overview/11688)
Title Sponsor
## **It's a play. It's a celebration. And it's all around you!**
**RSVP to the most festive and immersive theatre experience of the season.**
###
**PREMIUM SEATING AVAILABLE!** [**Select "VIP" seats**](https://tickets.grandtheatre.com/overview/11688) **for ultimate audience participation...**
Welcome to the colourful, vibrant world of Mrs Krishnan where the food is simmering, the music is flowing, and mouthwatering aromas fill the air. She waits for the arrival of her son to make the Onam celebration complete. But her plans take an unexpected turn, and we are all now a part of the festivities.
Dive into an immersive theatre experience as the Auburn Stage transforms into a lively back room of a corner store, complete with spontaneous dancing, live cooking, and a heartfelt reflection of the immigrant experience. It’s a party like no other! *The New Zealand Herald* calls it “a joyful, highly theatrical celebration.”
Your seat is waiting for a vibrant experience of theatre, culture, and community.
## VIP SEATING AVAILABLE!
Take your seat at the centre of the party for ultimate audience participation (up to 10 seats available per VIP table, while supplies last).
MRS KRISHNAN'S PARTY - Teaser Video
Announcing the 2025/26 Auburn Series
[](/sites/default/files/2026-02/GrandKrishnan-photobyDahliaKatz-2967.jpg)
[](/sites/default/files/2026-02/GrandKrishnan-photobyDahliaKatz-2451.jpg)
[](/sites/default/files/2026-02/GrandKrishnan-photobyDahliaKatz-2765.jpg)
[](/sites/default/files/2026-02/GrandKrishnan-photobyDahliaKatz-2407.jpg)
[](/sites/default/files/2026-02/GrandKrishnan-photobyDahliaKatz-2225.jpg)
[](/sites/default/files/2026-02/GrandKrishnan-photobyDahliaKatz-2189.jpg)
.field-opening-date {padding: 5px 0;}
.leftside.decorate,.rightside.decorate {z-index: -1;}
.afterwords {background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 1em 2em; margin-top: 2.5em;}
.afterwords h4 {margin-top: 0em;}
.afterwords h3 {margin-bottom: 0em;}
.afterwords h5 {color: #000; font-size: 26px;}
.afterwords p {padding-bottom: 0em; line-height: 1.4; color: #000; margin-top: 0.5em; font-size: 80%;}
.afterwords li {font-size: 80%;} .aftewords ul {margin-top: 0.5em;}
i.fas {color: unset;}
Cast
Kalyani Nagarajan
Actor
Kalyani is a graduate of the New Zealand Drama School. This is Kalyani’s second role with Indian Ink following 2017’s *The Pickle King*. She has worked extensively on stage with Auckland Theatre Company and Auckland Live. Kalyani is a player for New Zealand's top improv companies, Snort, Heartthrobs and Live Reel. Her screen credits include Raised by Refugees, Brokenwood Mysteries, Give Me Babies and more. Nagarajan is currently in development writing her first television show, *The Drama Department*, and a feature film, *Revenge*.
Justin Rogers
Actor
Justin also features in Indian Ink’s recent production of *Dirty Work*. Other stage credits include *The Cherry Orchard* and B*eauty and the Beast*. His screen work includes *Meet Me at the Baptistery* as well as voicing for Disney in Te Reo for *The Lion King*, *Frozen*, *Coco* and *Encanto*. Justin is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School. Instagram: @justinrogersnz
Creative Team
Justin Lewis
Writer and Director
Justin is a founding partner of Indian Ink. He has co-written and directed all of Indian Ink’s plays. He was one of the founders of Auckland’s Q Theatre and received a Kaupapa Oranga Award for his services to theatre. Justin is a graduate of the John Bolton Theatre School and the University of Auckland.
JACOB RAJAN
Writer
Jacob is a founding partner of Indian Ink and co-wrote all of Indian Ink’s plays as well as performing in many of them. He is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama school, Otago University (B.Sc Microbiology) and Wellington Teacher’s College. Jacob is an Arts Foundation Laureate and a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to theatre.
JOHN VERRYT
Set and Props Designer
John has worked on all of Indian Ink’s productions. With over 30 years’ experience John is a leading New Zealand stage designer with an extensive portfolio of work including NZ Opera, Auckland Theatre Company, The Large Group and many others.
JANE HAKARAIA
Lighting Designer
This is Jane’s third production with Indian Ink following on from *Welcome to the Murder House* and *The Elephant Thief*. Jane holds a degree in product design but her passion is lighting for theatre.
LIA KELLY
Sound Designer
This is Lia’s first production with Indian Ink. They won an award for ‘Most Innovative Work’ at the 2018 Wellington Fringe Festival and is part of Playshop - a late night improv group. Lia recently completed his Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Practice at Victoria University.
MURRAY EDMOND
Dramaturge
Murray has been dramaturge on all of Indian Ink’s productions. A poet and founder of Town and Country Players (NZ), Murray has recently retired from his role as Professor of Drama at The University of Auckland where he headed the drama programme.
D. ANDREW POTVIN
Production & Tour Manager
Andrew has been a production manager with Indian Ink since 2017 and is also the Director of Andrew Potvin Designs Ltd, specializing in producing and tour/production management for live events. With two decades of experience in the entertainment industry his portfolio of work spans the globe including contracts in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Singapore and the USA.
Andrew holds an MFA (AUT 14') in International Tourism Management and a BFA (CALARTS 09') in Theatre Design and Management. @dapotvin
You Might Also **Like**
[  ](https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/importance-of-being-earnest) [](https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/importance-of-being-earnest "Buy Tickets") [The Importance of Being Earnest](https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/importance-of-being-earnest) Mar 24, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
[  ](https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/come-from-away) [](https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/come-from-away "Buy Tickets") [Come From Away](https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/come-from-away) Apr 28, 2026 - May 31, 2026
[Program](https://www.grandtheatre.com/hp/mrs-krishnans-party) [Tickets ](https://tickets.grandtheatre.com/overview/11688)