From nagging aunties, Tinder dating and curfews at 30 – FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS lift the lid on the real South Asian struggle in Aotearoa.
20 talented performers have only 2 minutes each to share their challenges of being South Asian Kiwis. Unreachable expectations? Castes? Prejudice? Square rotis? And they’re about to spill the tea on it all!
In Association with Agaram.
Creative Director: Ahi Karunaharan
Along with Padma Akula, Rina Patel & Sananda Chatterjee
Theatrescene
“First World Problems is an entertaining and enjoyable experience, with a strong focus on the forward movement of culture and definitions of cultural identity. The Basement’s description of the show as a compendium of ‘experimental’ works feels apt.” http://www.theatrescenes.co.nz/review-first-world-problems-the-basement/
Tearaway Magazine
“Agaram Productions, along with Prayas Theatre, have cooked up another amazing show. Challenging mainstream ideas and perspectives, the anthology of contemporary performances has something for everybody.” https://tearaway.co.nz/in-review-first-world-problems/
Indian Weekender
“First World Problems is a refreshing play and if I daresay a breakthrough project. It is innovative. 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.” https://www.indianweekender.co.nz/Pages/ArticleDetails/25/9697/In-focus/Theatre-reviewFirst-World-Problems
The Speakeasy
“First World Problems presents as a collection of stories acted out by a cast of twenty, who are almost always present, either as the main protagonist or as a prop in the background. Stories feature either a small representative ensemble, or solo roles highlighting the prowess of an actor. Set in the Basement Theatre’s upstairs studio space, it’s an intimate experience designed for the audience to get up close and personal with not only the actors, but the stories as well.” https://thespeakeasy.co.nz/2018/07/24/in-review-first-world-problems/
