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A RETURN OF OUR CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SEASON ★★★★½
Directed by Bali Padda
What happens to a lifelong friendship when two ordinary men are ordered to do the unthinkable?
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.
Guards at the Taj will tour nationally in 2024 with a return season at Riverside Theatres.
THURSDAY 12 September 7:45pm SELLING FAST
FRIDAY 13 September 7:45pm
SATURDAY 14 September
2:30pm with post show Q&A with Bali Padda
7:45PM
Content warning: This production includes the use of blood, theatre haze, coarse language, and simulated violence.
★★★★½
It’s not just that directorial debuts don’t come any stronger than this, few productions of any sort do.
– Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★
A combination of powerful acting performances, subtly impactful production elements, and cohesive artistic direction make for a gripping and well-told story.
– Artshub
“Guards at the Taj is touching, funny and potent. Directed by Bali Padda, the play is a captivating exploration of how far friendship can be pushed and the tension between duty and humanity.”
– City Hub
“A great lie makes for dynamic and eventful storytelling, and a superb and entertaining ninety minutes of live theatre.”
– Sydney Arts Guide