Cancelled Guards at the Taj 2024EXPIRED

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

★★★★ Artshub

Playwright Rajiv Joseph
Director Bali Padda

With
Akkshey Caplash
Idam Sondhi

Set and Costume Designer James Browne
Sound Designer Me-Lee Hay
Lighting Designer  Kate Baldwin
Tour Producer Rachael Adamson
Stage Manager Caitie Murphy
Production Manager D.Andrew Potvin
Fight Coordinator Scott Witt

Executive Producer – National Theatre of Parramatta Joanne Kee

Tour Producer – National Theatre of Parramatta Rachael Adamson

Producer National Theatre of Parramatta

A Chatswood Culture Bites event.

Please note that the shows on 7 September have been cancelled. If you have purchased tickets to these, The Concourse Box Office will be in touch with next steps. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Content warning: This production includes the use of blood, theatre haze coarse language, and simulated violence. Recommended for ages 14+.

The Concourse Theatre, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, 2067 View Map