Encore Productions WA

Rafta, Rafta… Ayub Khan-Din’s English Award Winner

🎭 Cast Spotlight: Nidhi Wilson

✨ In three words:
Energetic. Bubbly. Fashionably Late.

🏆 Known for:
Bringing infectious energy wherever she goes.

☀️ Day Job vs Stage Life

By day: Navigating the highs, lows, and everything in between in the mortgage industry with Thakkol Finances—helping people turn dream homes into reality. 🏡✨

By night: Escaping into worlds of fantasy, real life, and laugh-out-loud comedy, where every rehearsal is another adventure waiting to unfold. 🎭🌙

🤭 Fun fact nobody asked for (but you’ll be glad you know):
Can fall asleep absolutely anywhere… even while eating. A talent? A superpower? We’ll let you decide. 😂😴

🚩 Biggest red flag (on stage):
If the giggles start during an intense scene… it’s game over. The laughter becomes completely uncontrollable—and highly contagious. Avoid eye contact at your own risk! 👀🤣

💚 Green flag:
The definition of “go with the flow.” Always ready to embrace the golden rule of improvisation: “Yes, and…” Bringing positivity, adaptability, and endless enthusiasm to every rehearsal. 👏✨

🎟️ Why this show?
Because the passion, effort, and heart poured into this production are truly something special. Through its wonderfully quirky characters, it hilariously holds up a mirror to moments we’ve all experienced growing up, leaving audiences laughing, reminiscing, and wanting more.

🎭 What audiences can expect:
A roller coaster of emotions filled with big laughs, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable characters who somehow manage to make lemonade from life’s lemons. It’s funny, relatable, and packed with heart.

⚠️ Final Warning:
Buckle up! You’re in for a wildly entertaining ride, and by the time the curtain falls, you’ll wish you could watch it all over again. 🎢🎭✨

Rafta, Rafta… Ayub Khan-Din’s English Award Winner

🎭 Cast Spotlight Yagnesh Rajendran

✨ In three words:

Gregarious Entertaining Backbencher.

🏆 Known for:

Making every room more fun, every conversation more relatable, and proving that humour has no age limit.

☀️ Day Job vs Stage Life

By day: A business leader navigating decisions and the daily grind with consistency and composure. 📈

By night: Happily swapping meetings for stage lights, where the pressure is just as real—but the applause is far more rewarding. 🎭✨

🤭 Fun fact nobody asked for
(but you’ll be glad you know):
A self-confessed connoisseur of the finer things in life. Coffee, Music, Movies, IPAs. Single malts, Fine wines… and probably a few things you’ve never even heard of. If it’s worth appreciating, chances are he’s already an expert.
☕🎶🎥🍺🥃🍷

🚩 Biggest red flag (on stage):
Expect the unexpected… always. 🙃 🎬

💚 Green flag:
Has an uncanny ability to diffuse even the most tense moments with impeccable timing, effortless humour, and a smile that reminds everyone why they’re here. 👏😄

🎟️ Why this show?
Because it’s brilliant. Sometimes the best explanation really is the simplest one. 😊

🎭 What audiences can expect:
An evening of laughter, heart, and relatability, brought to life by an exceptionally talented ensemble. Expect memorable characters, genuine emotion, and the kind of performance that leaves you smiling long after the curtain falls.

Rafta, Rafta… Ayub Khan-Din’s English Award Winner

🎭 Cast Spotlight Mit Singh

✨ In three words:
Passionate. Creative. Easygoing.

🏆 Known for:
Curating elite Punjabi and Desi Hip-Hop playlists… and never saying no to a creamy pint. If there’s music and good company, they’re already there. 🍻🎶

☀️ Day Job vs Stage Life

By day: A content marketer who’s turned a love for filmmaking, storytelling, and creativity into a career. Every campaign tells a story—and every story deserves to be told well. 🎥✨

By night: Swapping storyboards for stage lights, bringing characters to life one scene at a time and proving that great storytelling doesn’t stop when the office closes. 🎭

🤭 Fun fact nobody asked for (but you’ll be glad you know):
Has been performing traditional live folk Bhangra since the age of three and still competes with the team at competitions across Australia. Safe to say, rhythm has always been part of the job. 💃🥁

🚩 Biggest red flag (on stage):
Would probably do unspeakable things to convince Anurag Kashyap to make Gangs of Wasseypur 3. Priorities are priorities. 🎬😂

💚 Green flag:
Easygoing, grounded, and the kind of castmate who gets along with everyone. Doesn’t sweat the small stuff—unless someone skips the playlist. 😌🤝

🎟️ Why this show?
Because it explores familiar issues through a fresh lens, blending humour, heart, and honesty in a way that feels both timely and timeless.

🎭 What audiences can expect:
A little bit of everything—big laughs, memorable characters, heartfelt moments, and a story that lingers long after the curtain falls.

⚠️ Final Warning:
You might leave the theatre quoting my lines… but don’t be surprised if you also leave with a brand-new playlist recommendation. 🎧😉

Rafta, Rafta… Ayub Khan-Din’s English Award Winner

🎭 Cast Spotlight A***n Menon

✨ In three words:
Confident. Hardworking. Cheerful.

🏆 Known for:
Helping others achieve their goals, lifting everyone around them, and somehow turning even the most stressful rehearsal into a comedy show.

☀️ Day Job vs Stage Life

By day: Supporting people in disability care, empowering lives with compassion and patience, while also inspiring others as an online fitness coach. Strength, both physical and personal, is simply part of the job. 💪❤️

By night: Trading gym sessions for stage lights, where the only thing getting a workout is the audience’s laughter… and occasionally the cast’s ability to keep a straight face. 🎭✨

🤭 Fun fact nobody asked for (but you’ll be glad you know):
A black belt in Taekwondo, a proud pop-culture nerd, and someone with enough hobbies to make the rest of us look unproductive. 🥋🎮🎬

🚩 Biggest red flag (on stage):
Somehow manages to improvise their way through scenes… and occasionally convinces everyone else to join in. 😅🎬

💚 Green flag:
The ultimate morale booster. Keeps rehearsals fun, spirits high, and makes sure everyone enjoys every moment on and off the stage. 👏😄

🎟️ Why this show?
Because it’s wonderfully relatable and deeply meaningful. It knows exactly when to have you laughing out loud—and exactly when to let the emotion take centre stage.

🎭 What audiences can expect:
Plenty of laughs, heartfelt performances, powerful emotional moments, and perhaps a few unexpected tears. It’s the kind of story that stays with you long after the curtain falls.

⚠️ Final Warning:
Don’t let the smiles fool you. One minute you’ll be laughing, the next you’ll be reaching for a tissue… and you’ll love every second of it. 🎢✨

Rafta, Rafta… Ayub Khan-Din’s English Award Winner

🎭 Cast Spotlight: Richa Vinod

✨ In three words:
Precise. Dramatic. Unreasonably Early.

🏆 Known for:
Landing every line with pinpoint precision… then casually stealing the scene with perfectly timed sarcasm.

☀️ Day Job vs Stage Life

By day: An HR professional keeping everything compliant, organised, and running like clockwork. Policies? Covered. People? Sorted. 📋✨

By night: A delightful chaos agent with undeniable stage presence, proving that the best drama happens after office hours. 🎭🔥

🤭 Fun fact nobody asked for (but you’ll be glad you know):
She’s never missed a cue… and frankly, she’d like to keep that winning streak alive. Being early isn’t a habit—it’s a personality trait. ⏰😌

🚩 Biggest red flag (on stage):
Treats tea like a strategic weapon. It can comfort you, calm you… or silently establish who’s really in charge. ☕👀

💚 Green flag:
Will happily give 110% on stage… provided there’s a steady supply of savoury snacks. Chips over chocolate. This is non-negotiable. 🥟😂

🎟️ Why this show?
Because great theatre should make you laugh, make you think, and remind you that the funniest stories are often the ones closest to home.

🎭 What audiences can expect:
Sharp wit, heartfelt moments, perfectly timed comedy, and a performance delivered with precision, warmth, and just the right amount of sass.

⚠️ Final Warning:
If you spot someone arriving before everyone else, tea in hand and script already memorised… you’ve found Richa. The snacks, however, are your responsibility. 😉☕

We are all extremely humbled and grateful to announce that the maiden project of Encore Productions Rafta, Rafta… Ayub Khan-Din’s English Award Winner has all three shows on August 21st and 22nd completely SOLD OUT in just over two weeks.

We thank each and everyone of our audience for the tremendous love and support to this passion project of ours.

Looking forward to entertaining you all this August.

Team are Super Pleased to announce that our ‘Opening Night’ Friday 21st August is .

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Rafta, Rafta… Ayub Khan-Din’s English Award Winner

Less than 35 seats left across all three shows.

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🎭 Cast Spotlight: Colonel Dilip Ajwani (Retd.)

✨ In three words:
Versatile. Resilient. Distinguished.

🏆 Known for:
Leading from the front, inspiring confidence, and proving that passion knows no age limit.

☀️ Day Job vs Stage Life

By day: A decorated Army veteran, former police officer, seasoned professional, and a man who wears leadership as effortlessly as he wears a well-tailored jacket. 🎖️

By night: A passionate actor, script enthusiast, and performer ready to embrace any character challenge thrown his way. 🎭✨

🤭 Fun fact nobody asked for (but you’ll be glad you know):
His commanding voice can silence a room in seconds, but it’s his dedication to the craft and meticulous approach to acting that leaves the biggest impression.

🚩 Biggest red flag (on stage):
Refuses to leave a scene until he gets it absolutely right. Perfectionist alert! 😅🎬

💚 Green flag:
The ultimate team player. Always supportive, collaborative, and willing to roll up his sleeves to help the entire cast shine together. 👏🤝

😎 Style statement:
Bald, handsome, and blessed with impeccable fashion sense. Living proof that confidence is the best accessory—and he wears it exceptionally well. 🕶️✨

💪 Secret superpower:
Adapts effortlessly to every role. Whether it’s comedy, drama, or something completely unexpected, he dives in with enthusiasm, discipline, and professionalism.

🌱 Ageing gracefully:
A living reminder that experience, wisdom, and a positive outlook only become more valuable with time.

🎟️ Why this show?
Because it captures life’s transitions, challenges, and triumphs with humour and heart—the perfect blend of laughter, nostalgia, and relatable moments.

🎭 What audiences can expect:
Big laughs, memorable characters, heartfelt moments, and a performance delivered with authenticity, energy, and undeniable stage presence.

😍 Why you’ll love watching him:
Whether he’s delivering a punchline, an emotional monologue, or simply commanding the stage with his presence, Colonel Dilip Ajwani brings dedication, charm, and professionalism to every moment.

⚠️ Final Warning:
If determination, discipline, and charisma had a face, it would probably look a lot like him.

A veteran of service, a student of the stage, and proof that such men only get better with time. 🎭✨

Rafta, Rafta… Ayub Khan-Din’s English Award Winner

We’ve sold nearly 450 Tickets already.
Only a handful of good seats remaining.

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Here’s introducing our next brilliant cast member.

🎭 Cast Spotlight Shilpa Tambi

✨ In 3 words:
Natural. Graceful. Inquisitive.

🏆 Known for:
Delivering dialogues with her eyes before her words do.

☀️ Day Job vs Stage Life:

By day: The heartbeat of her home, balancing family life with a gentle heart for animals and the environment. An entrepreneur on a well-earned break and a pillar of support for the elderly in her community.

On Stage: When the curtain rises, the homemaker steps aside, the spotlight finds its mark, and a whole new story begins. 🎭✨

🤭 Fun fact no one asked for:
The second she sees a brilliant performance, her imagination immediately starts casting herself in the role.

🚩 Biggest red flag (on stage):
Knows her script so well she could probably recite the punctuation marks too. 📖😅

💚 Green flag:
Can captivate and impress an audience even when she doesn’t have a single line to say.

🎟️ Why this show?
Because the script genuinely struck a chord with her and felt impossible to ignore.

🎭 What audiences can expect:
A fast-paced, gripping family drama driven by sharp, overlapping dialogue that effortlessly swings from laugh-out-loud comedy to raw emotional tension.

⚠️ Final Warning:
Prepare yourself for an emotional roller coaster! Just when you think you’ve caught your breath, the ride takes another turn. 🎢✨

Ticket Sales 🎫 have been phenomenal with over 300 bookings in just over a week.

Rafta, Rafta… Ayub Khan-Din’s English Award Winner

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Here’s introducing one our younger talents,

🎭 Cast Spotlight: Deepak Balachandirane

✨ In three words: Chill. Kind. Friendly.

🏆 Known for: Arriving fashionably late to rehearsals and somehow still acting like he was there the whole time.

☀️ Day Job vs Stage Life

By day: Chasing his passions in music, DJing, and finding the perfect playlist for every mood. 🎧🎵

By night: Single-handedly funding the local Hoyts economy by watching movies. Again. And then watching them again. 🍿🎬

🤔 Fun fact nobody asked for:
If a movie is good, he’ll watch it twice. If it’s really good, he’ll watch it three times. Not for the plot — for the cinematic experience. ✨

🚩 Biggest red flag (on stage):
Occasionally forgets that the stage extends beyond the square metre he’s currently standing on. 📍😅

💚 Green flag:
Works hard, plays hard, and brings great energy wherever he goes. The kind of castmate who’s always up for the challenge—and the post-show snacks.

🎟️ Why this show?
Because beneath all the laughs is a story that tackles real-life challenges people face every day, wrapped up in humour, heart, and a whole lot of truth.

🎭 What audiences can expect:
Laughs, surprises, moments of self-reflection, and a chance to switch off from the real world for a few hours and simply enjoy the ride.

⚠️ Final Warning:
Expect the unexpected. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, the show has other plans.