Guru of Chai
Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Coastlands Theatre, 34a Raumati Rd, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
Thursday 4 July 2024 – Saturday 6 July 2024 7:00pm – 8:30pm
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Guru of Chai has been described 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.
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
“Flawless” – Sydney Morning Herald
“Nothing short of genius” - Time Out Singapore
“Sheer brilliance… a joy to behold” - NZ Listener
Winner: BEST ACTOR BEST COMPOSER BEST PLAY