One of New Zealand’s most successful theater companies, Indian Ink was founded by Justin Lewis and Jacob Rajan over 25 years ago.
APR 7–26, 2026
Written by Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis
Directed by Justin Lewis
Carl and Marilynn Thoma Upstairs Studio
Indian Ink Theatre’s
Mrs. Krishnan’s Party
From New Zealand
Written by Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis
Directed by Justin Lewis
Carl and Marilynn Thoma Upstairs Studio
Run Time: 80 minutes (no intermission), followed by optional 15-minute post-show party and taste of Mrs. Krishnan’s dish!
Audience Notice: Includes use of latex balloons and live cooking. Full list of ingredients here.
“So original, so creatively fresh, and so much fun no one wanted to go home.”
Direct from New Zealand comes the joyfully immersive Mrs. Krishnan’s Party. Step into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s corner shop 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 celebration of life. The actors juggle cooking, music, and guests in an unfolding drama where no two nights are the same. This production marks the Chicago debut of New Zealand’s acclaimed Indian Ink Theatre Company, which for more than two decades has mined the collision of East and West to create spirited, artful storytelling.
The show’s co-creators Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis said, “We’re thrilled to bring Mrs. Krishnan’s Party to Chicago Shakespeare Theater. This show breaks the fourth wall, the fifth wall, and probably a few rules—all in the name of joy, connection, and an almighty good time. It’s not every day theater serves food for the belly and the soul. I mean, where else can you experience heart-in-your-mouth storytelling and dancing on tables in the same night?”
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Run Time: 80 minutes (no intermission), followed by optional 15-minute post-show party and taste of Mrs. Krishnan’s dish!
Audience Notice: Includes use of latex balloons and live cooking. Full list of ingredients here.
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2:30 PM / Sunday , Apr 26
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Tickets Available
Limited Availability
Multiple Performances
Sold Out
“A triumph of both interactive theater and human spirit.”
“A timely reminder that live theater is a gift which engenders connection, sharing, and celebration of community”
“A revelry-centered show that begs audiences to forget their troubles at the door.”
