Food simmers on the stove, laughter abounds, and strangers become friends in a joyous celebration of life. Step into the experiences and traditions of Onam, an annual Indian harvest and cultural festival where the audience are honored guests, and a hilarious story unfolds. You’re invited to Mrs. Krishnan’s Party at Tennessee Performing Arts Center March 6-9.  

This immersive theatrical performance takes the audience into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s convenience store where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows, and two brilliant actors prepare food while playing out a big-hearted drama about death and rebirth. The show has four general admission sections: Top Table, Inner Circle, Cheeky Seats, and Wallflowers. The actors themselves will assign seats and escort ticket holders upon arrival to the section they purchased. Whether you are a wallflower who likes to watch from the sidelines or part of the inner circle who wants to be in the thick of the action there is a place for everyone.

This inventive work created by the Indian Ink Theatre Company blends western theatrical traditions with eastern flavors in pursuit of serious laughter, heightened theatricality, pathos, and great storytelling.

“As we seek to present new works that are innovative, have a unique capacity of narrative storytelling, and showcase diverse stories, immersive performances like Mrs. Krishnan’s Party allow us to introduce our audiences to performances like they haven’t experienced before,” said Christian Lyhus, Director of Programming at Tennessee Performing Arts Center. 

Mrs. Krishnan’s Party is inspired by the 1997 award-winning play, Krishnan’s Dairy, created in partnership between Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis. This performance of intimate scale reminds us of the simple truths of life.

“We aim to make theatre that is beautiful, funny, sad, and true. We go to the theatre to be transported by a great story and to enjoy characters that live large in our imaginations. We want the experience to leave an indelible imprint on your hearts,” states Jacob Rajan, co-writer of Mrs. Krishnan’s Party.  

Indian Ink has won multiple awards in New Zealand and two Fringe First Awards from their two trips to Edinburgh. The company’s international successes include tours throughout Australia and the USA, as well as sell-out seasons in Singapore, Germany, India, and the UK. 

Mrs. Krishnan’s Partyarrives in Nashville for four performances March 6-9. Tickets start at $65 and are on sale now at TPAC.ORG.