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The Royal Hunt of the Sun

by Peter Shaffer

Part of the Travelex £10 Season, with two thirds of the seats at £10 for every performance.

Don't think we are merely going to destroy his people and lift their wealth. We are going to take from them what they don't value, and give them instead the priceless mercy of heaven. He who helps me lift this dark man into light I absolve of all crimes he ever committed.

Intent on the conquest of Peru, Spanish soldier Pizarro entices recruits with the promise of inconceivable riches, while the Church claims the cause for Christianity. The ensuing clash between two cultures leaves thousands of unarmed Inca troops slaughtered and sparks an intense battle of wills between the sun-god and his captor, as the Spaniards plunder for gold.

Peter Shaffer's spectacular epic sweep of a play was the first new work to be staged by the National at the Old Vic in 1964.

Running Time: 2 hours 55 minutes (20 minute interval)

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The Royal Hunt of the Sun finished on: 12 August 2006

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