Brimful of Asha

Brimful of Asha

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Real-life mother and son, Asha and Ravi Jain, share the stage and tell this true (and very Canadian) story of generational and cultural clash. When Ravi takes a trip to India his parents decide it is the perfect time to introduce him to potential brides. Ravi is not sold on the idea of getting married-at least not yet-but Asha fears that time is running out.

Ravi Jain is an award winning actor, director, producer and educator. Ravi and his mother tell their story together, letting us into their personal drama. Select Sunday performances take place at Dish Cooking Studio (390 Dupont Street) and include a cooking class with Asha, the performance, and a shared vegetarian Indian meal.

What does the title mean?

The title A Brimful of Asha comes from a song written by British alternative rock band Cornershop (www.cornershop.com) in 1997 and is based upon the history of film culture in India. Asha is my mother's name. In Hindi it means Hope. This play is about the challenges that arise out of the hope for happiness that you want for your parents (or for your kids).

Previews start on Jan 24th, closes on Feb 18th

Get Tickets at theTarragon Theatre

Tarragon Theatre ExtraExtra Space, 30 Bridgman Avenue, Toronto, On, Canada, M5R 1X3. Box Office: 416.531.1827

Creative team:

Written and performed by Ravi Jain and Asha Jain
Directed by Ravi Jain
Set Design by Julie Fox
Lighting and Video Design by Beth Kates (Playground Studios)
Production Manager Joey Morin
Interview Videos by Kate Frasier and Nabil Shash (Heartist Productions)

Pictures from Behind the Scenes

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Press

"very funny moments… unusual and very intimate insights"

Robert Crew of Toronto.com (3 & ½ stars out of 4)

"a warm, fresh piece of theatre"

Martin Morrow of The Globe and Mail (3 & ½ out of 4)

"intense"

Aparita Bhandari of The Globe and Mail

Interview: Ravi Jain

Jon Kaplan of Now Magazine

"charming...with a hint of spicy"

Lynn Slotkin of The Slotkin Letter

"a charming show"

Robert Cushman of The National Post

We wanted to get some parents and their kids talking about marriage, here's some videos of what they had to say…

Sneak Peek Videos of Ravi and Asha from Rehearsal