A Place in the Sultan's Kitchen (or How to Make the Perfect One-Pot Chicken Curry)
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A Place in the Sultan's Kitchen explores how Josh Hinton's grandparent's experiences shaped their lives and in turn made him who he is, charting a journey of discovery which is both uniquely personal, but universal too. He fills the theatre with music, memories, and exotic smells as he attempts to make his grandmother's chicken curry, live on stage.
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.
Audiences members are invited to taste Josh's grandmother's Chicken Curry in the foyer after the show and meet Josh and his brother Dom.
It's a work that brings everyone together with food and storytelling to discuss what cultural identity means and how it affects our lives.
2026 Tour Dates
12 - 15 March 2026, Auckland Arts Festival, Auckland New Zealand
18 April 2026, Capitol Theatre, Tamworth NSW
21 April 2026, The Art House, Wyong NSW
14 - 17 October 2026, Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW
Company
Merrigong Theatre Company
Company / Artist Bio
Merrigong Theatre Company manages Australia's busiest, most dynamic regional venues - Illawarra Performing Arts Centre(IPAC) in Wollongong, about an hour south of Sydney. The company also manages the city's key civic and community venue, the
Wollongong Town Hall.
Under Artistic Director Simon Hinton, Merrigong has developed into a vibrant theatre company in its own right - producing, presenting and touring exciting contemporary theatre and supporting the development of a wide range of theatre-makers.
Location
New South Wales, Australia
Presentation Type
Showcase - Excerpt
Artform
Theatre
Reviews
"…the perfect recipe for a wonderful night out... A pinch of cumin, a spoonful of laughter and a bucket load of cherished memories, this touching story of belonging and connecting with culture can’t be missed.” - The Scoop
Website
Trailer
Previous Seasons
Development Season:
2024 - MERRIGONGX
Merrigong Theatre Company, Wollongong
Premiere & Touring:
2025
Merrigong Theatre Company, Wollongong
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Brisbane Festival, QPAC, Brisbane
Instagram
@merrigongtheatreco
Facebook
@merrigong
Contact Name
Annie Clapton
Contact Phone
0415983221
Contact Email
aclapton@merrigong.com.au