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Peter Shaffer and Trevor Nunn on The Royal Hunt of the Sun

In 1964, The Royal Hunt of the Sun was the first new play ever presented by the National; the distinguished playwright Peter Shaffer discusses his seminal work with Trevor Nunn, the director of the National's current production.

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Peter Shaffer and Trevor Nunn on The Royal Hunt of the Sun finished on: 28 April 2006

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