A Tupperware of Ashes

A vivid and heart-breaking family drama about life, immigration and the Indian spiritual cycle of death and rebirth, from acclaimed writer Tanika Gupta.

I’m falling through a world which makes no sense

An ambitious Michelin-Star chef, Queenie is used to having the last word.

But when her children notice gaps in her memory and her grip on reality loosening, they are faced with an impossible choice. As Raj, Gopal and Kamala battle to reconcile their life-long duty to their mother, the ramifications of their decision take on a heartbreaking permanence.

A vivid and heart-breaking family drama, A Tupperware Of Ashes is about life, immigration and the Indian spiritual cycle of death and rebirth. This edition is published to coincide with the world premiere at the National Theatre, London in September 2024.