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The Art House presents

Guards at The Taj

10 Sep 2024 Showing at The Art House Theatre

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The Art House Presents
Guards at The Taj
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Bali Padda
A National Theatre of Parramatta Production

What happens to a life-long friendship when two ordinary men are ordered to do the unthinkable?

At the grand opening of the Taj Mahal, the most beautiful building in the world, the Emperor decrees that nothing more beautiful shall ever be built again. To ensure this, he orders two imperial guards to perform a horrendous task.

The guards are best friends. Humayun is a loyal civil servant with complete trust in the authorities, while Babur is a dreamer, and deeply distressed by the order that has been bestowed upon them. He plans a revenge that will put these two best friends at odds.

Featuring a heartbreakingly funny friendship put to the ultimate test and existential banter reminiscent of Beckett and Stoppard, Guards at the Taj mixes witty black comedy with the bloodiest deeds of Greek tragedy.

"...touching, funny and potent.... a captivating exploration of how far friendship can be pushed and the tension between duty and humanity." - City Hub

★★★★½ John Shand, The Sydney Morning Herald

Encore Members will receive a complimentary Cheese Box with a selection of cheeses, biscuits, and dip. This is available to all patrons by pre-order at a price of $12.00 per box. 

Encore Members may also bring a friend for free as an exclusive additional perk for this show only. Please call the Box Office to have your complimentary seat allocated. 



Cast & Creatives

CREATIVES

Playwright: Rajiv Joseph


Director / Tour Producer: Bali Padda


With performers
Akkshey Caplash
Idam Sondhi


Production Designer: James Browne


Sound Designer: Me-Lee Hay
Lighting Designer: Kate Baldwin
Stage Manager: Caitie Murphy
Production Manager: D. Andrew Potvin
Fight Choreographer: Scott Witt


Image Credits: Noni Carroll


About National Theatre of Parramatta

Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) is creating and presenting transformative and inspirational professional theatre experiences that reflect the world around us and the diversity that is contemporary Australia. Producing theatre that resonates with our audiences is the core of our work. Producing theatre that resonates with our audiences is the core of our work.

We commission, create, produce, present and tour work. We are committed to capacity building and nurturing talent by providing opportunities for theatre practitioners both on and off stage to develop their craft. We are creating communities, access, visibility and infrastructure that supports and builds capacity for performance in our region and beyond.


Awards

Sydney Theatre Award Nomination – Best Newcomer AKKSHEY CAPLASH – 2022

Australian Production Design Guild Award Nomination – James Browne – 2022

Venue

The Art House Theatre

Times

Tue 10 Sep 2024 - 8PM

Important Information

Duration: 90 minutes, no interval
Warnings: show contains haze effects and coarse language. This production includes depictions of blood and simulated violence
Recommended for ages 14+

Tickets

Adult: $35.00
Concession: $30.00
Encore Members: $25.00
Under 30: $25.00
Groups (10+): $25.00
School Groups: $20.00

Cheese Box: $12.00 (pre-order only)

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