National Theatre Parramatta in association with La Boite Theatre is delighted to present the Australian premiere of Dipika Guha’s Yoga Play, a tale of downward dogs and the rewards of downward living, at Riverside Theatres Parramatta from 17 October.

A razor-sharp comedy that will make you laugh out loud on your way to enlightenment, Yoga Play is a night of laughs at the theater where screwball comedy meets biting satire. Joan is the new CEO of yoga apparel giant Jojomon, hired to stabilize the sportswear company after her predecessor went bust in a nasty scandal. But trouble is mounting, sales are plummeting, and her plan to save the company is becoming increasingly risky.

Directed by internationally acclaimed director Mina Morita, Yoga Play is a turbulent tale of cultural appropriation, consumerism, fat shaming, and lavender-scented yoga pants. The play comes to life with a stellar cast of talented comedians who tackle pressing questions about capitalism and peace.

“Dipika’s brilliance and wisdom have inspired me throughout my decade of theater, from her Mechanics of Love and her play Gaman to her writing on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” said director Mina Morita. “Her sharply funny exploration of corporate ‘authenticity’ as it relates to the spiritual foundations of yoga through yoga pants is sure to get laughs. It will also be a dream come true to create Dipika’s world with two other visionaries—Joanne Kee and Courtney Stewart.”

NTofP Executive and Creative Producer, Joanne Kee added: “I am so excited to be producing this fantastic play with Dipika Guha. It is funny yet touching and a great evening out.”

Written by: Dipika Guha Director: Mina Morita Cast: Andrea Moor, Nat Jobe, Jemwel Danao, Camila Ponte Alvarez, Thomas Larkin Costume and Set Designer: James Lew Lighting Designer: Kate Baldwin Sound Designer and Composer: Wil Hughes Multimedia Designer: Mark Bolotin Stage Manager: Tyler Fitzpatrick Cultural Safety Consultant: Katrina Irawati Graham Dialect Coach: Linda Nicholls-Gidley Intimacy Director: Shondelle Pratt