A co-production with Prayas Theatre

A Fine Balance

Adapted by Sudha Bhuchar and Kristine Landon-Smith. Based on the novel by Rohinton Mistry.

14 Jun - 6 Jul 2019

Q Theatre

A stirring portrayal of human compassion, hope and heroism.

Based on Rohinton Mistry’s celebrated Man Booker shortlisted novel, A Fine Balance is a story about hope and the extraordinary endurance of the human spirit.

India, 1975. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency, 'cleaning up the city' by driving thousands of poor from their homes. Dina, a Parsi widow determined to keep her independence, hires two Hindu tailors and takes on a boarder to make ends meet.

History comes to life in this vibrant and thought-provoking epic where the stories of the voiceless resonate more powerfully than ever.

Prayas, Aotearoa's leading South Asian theatre company, is committed to promoting South Asian talent. We are excited to reach out to a new audience by presenting alongside Auckland Theatre Company this enduring tale of the human spirit in an inhuman state.