TRUE – Six thousand survivors of the SPARTACUS revolt, were captured by the legions of Crassus and were crucified, and the crucified six thousand, lined the Appian Way from Rome to Capua. However, there are multiple contemporary accounts to confirm this incident.
URBAN MYTH – Shah Jehan ordered the amputation of 40,000 hands of the workers on the Taj Mahal. However, there are no contemporary accounts to confirm this incident.
A great lie makes for dynamic and eventful storytelling , and a superb and entertaining ninety minutes of live theatre.
The Emperor has determined that no object more beautiful than the Taj Mahal should ever be built again in Hindustan. Humayun and Babur are Imperial Army guards and life-long best friends. Gainfully employed by Hindustani ruler, Shah Jahan, fully content to follow orders and always unquestioned.
They are guarding the Taj Mahal, on the morning of the official opening of the Taj Mahal. With clever comedy moments, the forever friendship of two guards is tested. Absolute power is fully examined, and the extremely brutal act of removing those 40,000 hands is discussed by the two guards. Then the two guards, remove all 40,000 hands.
RIVERSIDE’S NATIONAL THEATRE OF PARRAMATTA presents
GUARDS AT THE TAJ by RAJIV JOSEPH
DIRECTED by BALI PADDA with AKKSHEY CAPLASH, IDAM SONDHI
Lennox Theatre – from 24 February 2022 until 05 March 2022
Thursday 24 February 2022 at 8pm (Preview)
Friday 25 February 2022 at 8pm (Preview)
Saturday 26 February 2022 at 8pm (Opening Night)
Wednesday 2 March 2022 at 8pm
Thursday 3 March 2022 at 8pm
Friday 4 March 2022 at 8pm
Saturday 5 March 2022 at 2pm
Saturday 5 March 2022 at 8pm
DURATION of ninety minutes with no interval. EXPECT – theatre haze, coarse language, violence, blood, adult themes and simulated violence. Recommended for ages 15+