Dhaba on Devon Avenue plays 31st March & 1st April 2023 Artworks Theatre, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island
This production continues Prayas Theatre’s successful 17-year run in the Aotearoa theatre scene, having fast become our country’s largest and most acclaimed South Asian community theatre and cultural group. This play, handpicked from abroad for its relevance, speaks to the company’s goal of producing work that speaks to both the wider audience of Aotearoa, but also the experiences of the South Asian people who live here, to share, integrate with and enhance the cultural mosaic of this land.
What People Said
“Seems like a simple storyline; comes with beautiful layers of emotions” Sudeepta Vyas. https://prayas.co.nz/tastiest-offering-in-town/
“…skilfully take us through a carefully plotted narrative. Brick by brick we watch problems stacking up, moving towards the imminent collapse of the Dhaba Canteen” Shriya Bhagwat. https://weekendcreative.wordpress.com/2022/05/28/dhaba-on-devon-avenue-a-review/
“It’s a passionate and eloquent drama of a family polarised by a gamut of emotions: pride, determination, challenge, and heritage.” Glenda Pearce, Broadway World. https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-zealand/article/BWW-Review-DHABA-ON-DEVON-AVENUE-at-TAPAC-20220529