This month, Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) will be debuting its production of ‘Guards at the Taj’ at Riverside Theatres in Parramatta.
‘Guards at the Taj’ is a darkly comedic work from Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Rajiv Joseph.
Set in India in 1648, it tells the story of two best friends, Humayun and Babur, who are standing guard over the Taj Mahal.
When the guards are asked by the Emperor to carry out a horrifying task, their friendship is put to the test, forcing the two to assess their conflicting loyalties and explore the price of beauty.
“I can’t wait for audiences to see ‘Guards at the Taj’, where they will be drawn into the microscopic details of an intimate friendship set against beauty and brutality,” Director Bali Pradda said.
“I feel incredibly lucky to work with NTofP and an amazing creative crew, especially on this play.”
‘Guards at the Taj’ is opening at Riverside Theatres on Thursday, February 24 at 8.00pm. Tickets start at $39. For more information or to book, call (02) 8839 3399 or email boxoffice_riverside@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.