A Place in the Sultan's Kitchen (or How to Make the Perfect One-Pot Chicken Curry)
THEATRE
First time in Aotearoa
Woven from the threads of a sweeping family epic, A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen is a charming, funny and moving fusion of theatre and good food.
Creator Josh Hinton fills the room with music, stories and exotic smells as he attempts to make his grandmother’s chicken curry, live on stage (and you get to eat it). Through childhood memories and family folklore he transports us from the backstreets of Sri Lanka to a bustling India, from a schoolyard in Iran to a South African farm, to his home in Wollongong.
It’s a show for anyone who’s searched for where they belong in this world, who’s lived between different cultures, or who has loved and lost family.
We work with representatives from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, to identify which performances would be suitable for NZSL interpretation. For these performances, trained interpreters, situated on the left or right-hand side of the stage will interpret the performance using NZSL. There are seats reserved for Deaf audience members to provide a clear view of the stage and the interpreters.
Touch Tours
A touch tour allows blind or low vision patrons the opportunity to get up close with elements of the production prior to a show. The content of touch tours varies according to the event, but most include an introduction to the set, props and costume to provide context. Some tours include the opportunity to meet some of the cast, to provide an insight into the characters, and their voices.
Wheelchair accessible
These events have step-free access. Seated venues have specific areas that are accessible for wheelchair users, and provide companion seats.
Hearing Loop
Hearing aid loops are available at specific venues. To use the loop, switch hearing aids to 'tele'. Venues have specific areas that are covered by the hearing aid loop. To use it, we will need to reserve tickets for you in the right section of the theatre. Please book through the relevant event form, email access@aaf.co.nz or call 022 1239 759 to specifically request these seats.
