News & Events

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5 July 2026

Prayas Honoured with the Kiwi Indian Arts, Culture & Heritage Award

Prayas Theatre received the Kiwi Indian Arts, Culture & Heritage Award at the 12th annual Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame Awards, held at the Cordis, Auckland on 3 July 2026.

Jun 2026

We Were on RNZ! Prayas Theatre Talks Mama Moo on First Up

Prayas co-founder Amit Ohdedar and executive director Rishabh Kapoor joined RNZ's First Up to talk about our upcoming production and 21 years of South Asian theatre in Auckland.

May 2026

Mama Moo! Prayas Calls for Auditions

Prayas Theatre announces Mama Moo — a heartwarmingly absurd new production by Nimish Tanna, directed by Margaret-Mary Hollins. Auditions open now at TAPAC.

Nov 2025

Prayas Theatre Relaunches for the Next 20 Years

After 20 years of bringing South Asian stories to Aotearoa's stages, Prayas Theatre is stepping into its next chapter — with a new committee, a refreshed website, and a bold vision for the years ahead.

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