In A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen, Josh attempts to recreate his grandmother’s famous chicken curry live on stage — filling the theatre with the sounds, scents, and stories of generations past. As he stirs, chops, and tastes, he takes us on a journey through his family’s extraordinary history. From the backstreets of Sri Lanka to bustling India, from a schoolyard in Iran to a South African farm, and finally to his home in Wollongong.

This warm, funny, and deeply personal work explores how food connects us to who we are and where we come from. It’s a celebration of culture, migration, and memory — a story for anyone who has searched for belonging, lived between worlds, or shared a meal steeped in love and history.

Part cooking show, part family memoir, A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen is a delight for the senses — fragrant, heartfelt, and full of flavour.

Please note: Contains depictions of violence, recommended for those aged 12+