A "comic love story of epic proportions" will be told with the aid of Balinese masks next month at Baycourt.
Auckland's Indian Ink latest show is Kiss the Fish - another award-winning show using the production company's signature use of Balinese masks, ancient theatrics and modern pop culture. Kiss theFish is based on a true story.
The story is centred in the sleepy island of Karukam. A new resort promises a brighter future for all until fate puts the hopes of the community in the hands of Sidu...the village idiot.
Like all Indian Ink productions, including the hugely successful Krishnan's Dairy, comedy plays a big part in the play. Most of their plays are written with thought provoking undertones.
Jacob has been fascinated with masks since he was young. "They engage the audience," he says, adding masks and puppetry don't translate anywhere else, they are at their best in theatre.
Indian Ink's Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis have recruited a stellar cast to reenact the love story including Nisha Madhan (Shortland Street, Blue Rose), Julia Croft(The Arrival, Agent Anna) and actor-comedian James Roque (Titus) and award winning musician David Ward.
