A Brimful of Asha

by Ravi and Asha Jain

Featuring Ravi Jain and his mom, Asha Jain

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.

This project is part of Why Not’s MAKE stream of activities. MAKE Projects are created and produced by us, often touring across the country and the world.

CAST & CREATIVE

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)
Interview Videos by Kate Fraser and Nabil Shash (Heartist Productions)
Production and Stage Management by André du Toit
Photography by Erin Brubacher

PREVIOUS SHOW DATES

Jan 2012, Dec 2012, April 2013
Tarragon Theatre, Toronto ON

March 2013
The Grand Theatre, London ON

March 2013
SPARK Festival, Belfry Theatre, Victoria BC

June 2013
Magnetic North Theatre Festival, Ottawa ON

Oct 2013
Usine C, Montreal QC

Jan 2014
High Performance Rodeo, Calgary AB

Jan 2014
PUSH Festival, Vancouver BC

Mar 2014, Oct 2014, Nov 2016
Soulpepper Theatre, Toronto ON

Apr 2014
Western Canada Theatre, Kamloops BC

May 2014
Spoleto Festival, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Oct/Nov 2014
Milton, Burlington, Kingston, St Catherines and North Bay, Ontario Tour, ON

Feb 2015
Sudbury Theatre Centre, Sudbury, ON

Sep 2015
Tricycle Theatre, London, UK

Jan 2017
Pivot Festival, Whitehorse, Yukon

July 2017
Signature Theatre, New York, USA

Oct 2017
Stanford Live, Stanford, USA

Oct 2018
Brampton Rose Theatre, Brampton ON

Oct 2019
Melbourne International Festival, Melbourne Australia

Jan 2020
Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, ON

Jan 2021 (Online – Recording from Soulpepper Theatre in 2014)
Surrey Civic Theatres, Surrey, BC

March 2021 (Online – Recording from Soulpepper Theatre in 2014)
ArtsEmerson, Boston, MA

“Pioneering in its intimacy and yet unapologetically heartwarming, Ravi Jain’s play is a beguiling blend of old and new styles, which fits the material beautifully.”