Guards at the Taj
Written by Rajiv Joseph. Directed by Bali Padda.
What happens to a lifelong friendship when two ordinary men are given an unthinkable order?
Following its acclaimed 2022 season, National Theatre of Parramatta’s Guards at the Taj returns to The Joan as part of its national tour. Written by Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo), this darkly comic and heart-wrenching play has captivated critics and audiences alike.
Set against the backdrop of the grand unveiling of the Taj Mahal, the story explores beauty, power, autocracy, resistance, and the toll of conflicting loyalties. As two soldiers face an unimaginable command, their deep friendship is pushed to its breaking point.
