16th to 20th September Qpac
Book Here
Tonight’s performance of A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen was a moving and deeply personal journey. Theatre-maker and singer-songwriter Joshua Hinton shared a story rich with emotion, weaving together humour, raw honesty, and an undeniable love for family, culture, and belonging.
On stage alongside his brother — who added powerful visuals and soundscapes — Joshua prepared a chicken curry, a dish that resonated with his childhood and the cherished memories of his grandmother, affectionately known as Mehmeh. Special recordings of her voice, along with treasured stories of his Papa, created a heartfelt atmosphere that transported the audience across time and place: from the backstreets of Sri Lanka to India, Iran, South Africa, and his family’s iconic Brisbane restaurant.
The performance concluded with a touching rendition of Evergreen, performed with his brother. It felt less like a curtain call and more like being welcomed into Joshua’s family circle — intimate, soulful, and celebratory.
What makes this experience even more unique is that each audience member receives a serving of Mehmeh’s famous curry Savouring the aroma and taste while immersed in the storytelling creates a multi-sensory connection that lingers long after the show ends.
Heartfelt and universal, A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen is a beautiful reminder that we are made of the stories we are told, and the stories we choose to tell. It’s theatre at its most nourishing — almost “eat, love, pray” on stage — a work that honours heritage, family, and the search for belonging.
Caroline Russo Review
