The clang of metal pots, ding of spatulas, and thrum of water canisters seamlessly give way to a foot-tapping rhythmic interlude that gains pace second by second. We are in the kitchen of chefs Sweet Pea, Souffle, Magic Macaroni, Jojo and Capsicum, a cast just as whacky as their names. They clown their way through a busy, chaotic and noisy kitchen, in pursuit of some learnings . The Little Theatre’s rehearsal space, Cheriana , is once again alive with song, dance and dialogue as the cast of The Kooks: Sunny Side-Up prepare to get on stage this weekend with a physical comedy that ponders on resolving conflict and working in harmony: all from inside a kitchen, in the company of good food.
The play will premiere at the 12th edition of The Little Festival, a festival for young audiences, that brings world theatre to Chennai. This time, His Day, a non-verbal children’s production replete with music, mime and puppetry from South Korea also makes its first appearance in the city.
