The production will run at the Richmond based theatre from the 26th October until the 16th November.
Rehearsal images have now been released for the upcoming production of Rajiv Joseph’s Guards, which arrives at the Orange Tree Theatre later this month.
The production, directed by this year’s JMK Award winner Adam Karim stars Usaamah Ibraheem Hussain as Babur and Maanuv Thiara as Humayun.
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.
Written by Rajiv Joseph, Guards at the Taj was 2016 Obie winner for Best New American Play and a 2016 Lucille Lortel Winner for Best Play.
This production will feature designs by Roisin Jenner, lighting design by Elliot Griggs, music byXana, sound design by Niraj Chag and casting by Matilda James CDG.
To book tickets visit: https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/guards-at-the-taj/