“…brings attention to physicality and ensemble work, helping to weave together the sixteen separate contributions to create a seamless production that feels very whole and is more than the sum of its individual parts.”

“…take a stunning cast of over a dozen South Asians of all ages and genders, throw in handfuls of song, dance, colour and exuberant tenacity across seventeen beautifully curated short theatre pieces…”

…a stirring production, political and reminiscent of the dangers of forgetting our past, too easily, too soon…

…Directed beautifully by Ahi Karunaharan, this production (which Prayas originated at TAPAC in 2015) is bursting at the seams with colour and vibrancy…

…The cast and crew have taken a bold step forward to put forth voices that were until now drowned in the noise that otherwise reverberates in our society…

…Challenging mainstream ideas and perspectives, the anthology of contemporary performances has something for everybody…

…has become an influential player in Auckland’s theatre scene because it’s presenting work we wouldn’t otherwise get to see and doing so in a way that shows the best of global theatre traditions…

…The ambitious sweep of the drama dances across time periods as it presents illuminating fragments of the immigrant experience…

…Heartbreaking and uplifting portrayal…

…It is certainly a sign of how popular and well supported Prayas has become that a Friday opening night is also a full house…