The Lunchbox
BOOK AND CO-LYRICS BY RITESH BATRA
MUSIC AND CO-LYRICS BY THE LAZOURS
DIRECTED BY RACHEL CHAVKIN
WORLD PREMIERE
RODA THEATRE
MAY 17–JUN 28, 2026
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOV 5
Rediscover the profound power of human connection in The Lunchbox — a new musical adaptation of Ritesh Batra’s internationally acclaimed film that overflows with heart, humor, and hope. A mistaken delivery in Mumbai’s famously efficient lunchbox system connects a lonely housewife to a jaded office worker, setting off an exchange of handwritten notes. Tucked in the folds of fragrant chapatis, amidst the vibrant pulse of Mumbai, their words blossom into a connection that might save them both. Directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and featuring a sweeping and intimate score by Daniel and Patrick Lazour, The Lunchbox is a tale of the beauty of small gestures — one that will leave you believing in the bravery of opening your heart to the unexpected.
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