This is a show for all ages. Young children (ages 8+) accompanied by an adult will be particularly entranced by this fun, party-like experience.
Join the fun in this delightful, interactive crowd pleaser! An immersive adventure awaits in Mrs. Krishnan's Party, where audiences join the preparations for a lively South Indian harvest festival. Step into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s convenience store, where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows, and food simmers on the stove. The actors juggle cooking, music, and more, in an unfolding drama where audience members become invited guests as Mrs. K prepares to celebrate Onam.
Written by Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis of the New Zealand-based Indian Ink Theatre Company, Mrs. Krishnan’s Party has been loved by audiences worldwide. New Zealand’s Waikato Times hailed it as “So different, so original, so creatively fresh, and so much fun no one wanted to go home,” while the New Zealand Herald lauded “the show's generous spirit [which] offers a timely reminder that live theatre is a gift.”
One of our most interactive plays ever, we'll be completely reimagining the Boyer Theatre for this production. Choose from four seating types, depending on how much you want to be involved in the action. See the video below (or the FAQ tab) for more details!
Mrs. Krishnan's Party - Seating Options from David Lieberman Artists Reps on Vimeo.
*Please note we are not offering the "Party Animal" section for our production.
Preview - Wednesday March 19th
Opening Night - Thursday March 20th
Though this production takes place on the Boyer stage, we are renting a wheelchair lift to make it accessible to folks unable to walk up or down stairs. If you have any questions about accessibility, please reach out to our Box Office Manager Jules Simons at juless[at]marintheatre.org.
| Date | Performance Times | |||
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| Mar 19, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 23, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 27, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 28, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 29, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | ||
| Mar 30, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets |
The whole theatre is set up as the back room of a convenience store and the action takes place all around you.
No. It's really safe, gentle and fun.
The audience are like guests at the party. You can choose where you like to be:
75 minutes
This is a show for all ages. Children from about seven accompanied by an adult and people of all walks of life right through to elders love the show.
Onam is an Indian festival that brings people of all races and religions together. Mrs. Krishnan's Party captures this spirit - but the party is for everyone.
No. But if you'd like to evoke an Indian vibe - that would be great. So bright colors, scarves etc...
It's an Indian festival like Diwali or Holi. It originates in Kerala (South India) and is a bit like Christmas, Easter and New Year rolled into one.
It's a play. The story is about a party in the back room of a family-run convenience store. The audience are guests at the party.
The action takes place in and around where you are seated. You are 'immersed' in the world of the dairy.
By Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens
