A Brimful of Asha
Closed 1h 30m
A Brimful of Asha
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A Brimful of Asha NYC Reviews and Tickets

89%
(86 Ratings)
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Members say
Funny, Delightful, Entertaining, Refreshing, Clever

About the Show

Soulpepper Theatre Company presents Ravi Jain's autobiographical play about arranged marriage.

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432 Reviews | 91 Followers
90
Charming, Sweet, Funny, Engaging, Quirky

See it if you enjoy stories about family. This sweet play, written by and staring a mother and son playing themselves, is full of warmth and humor.

Don't see it if you want splashy production values. Or if you aren't interested in family drama and cultural/generational conflict. Read more

254 Reviews | 138 Followers
90
Entertaining, Funny, Hilarious, Refreshing, Resonant

See it if Mother/son. culture clash generational conflict interests you in ways you never thought of.

Don't see it if Intimate 2-handers bore you.

332 Reviews | 41 Followers
90
Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining, Hilarious, Informative

See it if You want to see a play about Indian culture and marriage. You want to laugh and hear great dialogue between a mother and son and marriage.

Don't see it if You are not interested in Indian culture. You do not want to laugh and hear a mother and son talk about cultural issues in the Indian family Read more

70 Reviews | 12 Followers
90
Delightful, Refreshing, Funny, Absorbing, Entertaining

See it if you want to see an endearing show about the relationship between a mother and son. The authentic camaraderie between them fills the theater.

Don't see it if you don't like shows that consist of the actors narrating a story, or if you have difficulty understanding foreign accents.

71 Reviews | 28 Followers
90
Entertaining, Funny, Delightful, Clever

See it if You are a first generation American and know the struggles of dealing with parents from a different culture

Don't see it if You prefer a full cast and show rather than a casual conversation between a mother and son

139 Reviews | 42 Followers
90
Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Hilarious, Thought-provoking

See it if You would enjoy a mother and son relate their history and different cultural viewpoints on the subject of arranged marriage.

Don't see it if Get audio headsets if you have problems with Indian accent. Chai tea and samosas were served to audience prior to show--a plus . Read more

546 Reviews | 65 Followers
89
Clever, Delightful, Funny, Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if Enjoy quirky theater that keeps your interest

Don't see it if Wish for a traditional play

120 Reviews | 12 Followers
89
Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Must see

See it if You love to laugh. This show was wonderful!!!

Don't see it if You are not interested in the Indian culture and a mother/son relationship.

Critic Reviews (4)