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“It’s crazy! Sixteen years in the making! Since we were kids, they’ve been building this!”

Agra, India, 1648. The sun rises on the final day of construction of the Taj Mahal, the most beautiful monument the world has ever seen. Imperial Guards and best friends Babur and Humayun must once again follow the Emperor’s orders, and resist the temptation to steal a glimpse.

But as morning’s first light touches the pure white domes, the urge is too strong, and Babur and Humayun are about to discover that beauty comes at a terrible price.

Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj is an audacious, funny and ever-surprising play about friendship, betrayal and power. It was 2016 Obie winner for Best New American Play and a 2016 Lucille Lortel Winner for Best Play. 

Adam Karim directs Usaamah Ibraheem Hussain as Babur and Maanuv Thiara as Humayun in this production exploring friendship and betrayal between two Imperial Guards at the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Also announced today is the creative team – joint JMK Award Winners director Adam Karim and designer Roisin Jenner are joined by Lighting designer Elliot Griggs, Composer Xana, Sound designer Niraj Chag and Casting Director Matilda James CDG.

Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence Street, Richmond, TW9 2SA. Dates: 26 October – 16 November.

Box Office: 020 8940 3633 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm)

Booking and full details: orangetreetheatre.co.uk

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