A short trip to (rainy) Cairns got me the pleasure to see my friend Sue Hayes’ latest stage production:

Gods of Spicy Things

This hilarious kaleidoscope of the talented writer director’s impressions and experiences from her 2 years in India wrapped into a pleasant love story, which even the meddling of the “gods of spicy things” can not keep from happening, fascinated me from beginning to end.

Hayes has succeeded in molding the deep rooted religious believes and habits of today’s traditional and modern Indians into an entertaining, bollywoodesque theatre piece, which will leave nobody wanting.

This smart and fast pace play uses a great array of multimedia, singing, dancing and witty dialogue. The ever present spirituality is put into a fresh western context not missing to highlight the culture shock one goes through experiencing India for the first time.

After a sold out season on Townsville Sue Hayes play is set to be seen in Cairns for another week until 8 March then in Darwin the week after. Further show dates are in planning at present.

I have no doubt this will go elsewhere in Australia. Make sure you catch it and get entranced when the “Gods of Spicy Things” come to a town near you.