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Workshop
October 20, 9.30-11am
The Breakout at The Mill, 154 Angas Street, Kaurna Yarta
$30 (+ booking fee)
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The Mill has two entrances, the main entrance on the corner of Angas and Gunson Street and an accessible entrance further down Angas Street.
Both doors are locked from the outside, there is a doorbell on the main door that will alert The Mill team. They will meet you at the accessible entrance to welcome you into the building.
The Mill has concrete flooring throughout with no internal steps and a disability toilet on site.
Read more in-depth information on our accessibility web page.
Work with actor and mask performer, Jacob Rajan, to discover what it is to act at the level of mask.
What to expect:
Participants will work with Indian Ink’s own mask collection of Balinese Topeng masks to enable them to experience, through exercises, games and improvisation, the truth of the actor’s actions and the essence of theatricality. Participants should wear comfortable clothes they can move in.
Experience level:
Ideal for acting/theatre students and/or professionals wanting to develop mask work skills.
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Jacob is a founding partner of Indian Ink and co-wrote all of Indian Ink’s plays as well as performing in many of them.
He is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama school, Otago University (B.Sc Microbiology) and Wellington Teacher’s College. Jacob is an Arts Foundation Laureate and a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to theatre.
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Indian Ink is one of New Zealand’s most successful theatre companies. Founded by Justin Lewis and Jacob Rajan (MNZM) over 25 years ago, it has generated 13 national and international awards, critical acclaim, standing ovations and sell out seasons. Since 1997 over 510,000 people have had their lives enriched by their original plays.
Alongside a whānau of multi-talented artists, Indian Ink creates vibrant, fresh, culturally diverse theatre that combines artful storytelling, mischievous wit and theatrical magic in a way that celebrates our differences but connects us through our shared humanity. This truly unique style promotes community and fosters empathy in audiences across cultures.
