The Royal Hunt of the Sun is a 1964 play by Peter Shaffer that portrays the destruction of the Inca empire by conquistador Francisco Pizarro.
The Royal Hunt of the Sun had its first performances at the Chichester Festival, prior to its London opening at the National Theatre at the Old Vic in July 1964. It was directed by John Dexter and designed by Michael Annals with music composed by Marc Wilkinson and movement by Claude Chagrin. The cast was l...
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The Royal Hunt of the Sun
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Peter Shaffer
Sir Peter Levin Shaffer (born 15 May 1926) is an English dramatist, author of numerous award-winning plays, several of which have been filmed.
Shaffer was born to a Jewish family in Liverpool, the son of Reka (née Fredman) and Jack Shaffer, who was an estate agent. He is the twin brother of another...
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