Guards at the Taj by Rajiv Joseph

It's time to discuss one of the Seven Wonders of the World - this podcast.
Joke. But we ARE going to discuss the Taj Mahal, and specifically the weight of duty and responsibility on the friends tasked with dawn guard ; Human and Barbur. We are thrilled to be joined by director Kash Arshad this week, who's stunning production of GUARDS AT THE TAJ was a jewel in the 2019 Summer Season crown at the beautiful Theatre by the Lake.
PS You will also get all the best tips on how to make copious fake blood!

With Special Guest, Theatre Director Kash Arshad.

Co Hosted by Lexie Ward and Meg Robinson.
Music By Connor Barton (Sethera Sound Design)

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Kash is theatre director based in Halifax West Yorkshire. His recent directing credits included: Mountains, Moon Landing and Parallels - Part of Beyond Chinatown Signal Fires Project (New Earth Theatre Company) Love and Information (ALRA North) Stolen Rainbows (M6 Theatre Company) Guards at the Taj (Theatre by the Lake) Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile and BD Stories (Freedom Studios) Airplays (Leeds Playhouse), Selfies Kill More People Than Sharks (Oldham Coliseum), Memories of Partition (Royal Exchange), Free Fall (Rogue Bones)

As an Assistant Director  he has worked across numerous productions at the Octagon Bolton, Theatre By The Lake, dir. Liz Stevenson), Freedom Studios for. Alex Chisholm), (Freedom Studios and West Yorkshire Playhouse.

EPISODE BIBLIOGRAPHY

Theatre by the Lake Production Pics
https://www.theatrebythelake.com/production-gallery/18431/gallery

British Theatre Guide Review of 2019 TBTL Production
https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/guards-at-the-t-theatre-by-the-18066

Broadway World Interview with Playwright
https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/BWW-Interview-Playwright-Rajiv-Joseph-On-GUARDS-AT-THE-TAJ-20170330

Background on the original production/cast and the trip to Taj Mahal
https://www.americantheatre.org/2015/04/29/rajiv-joseph-didnt-just-write-guards-at-the-taj-he-took-them-there/

Whats On Stage Review - Bush Theatre
https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/guards-at-the-taj-bush-jamie-lloyd_43370.html

Taj Mahal Fun Facts
https://www.tourmyindia.com/blog/interesting-facts-about-taj-mahal/

Taj Mahal Myths & Mysteries

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