The Royal Hunt of the Sun
Aberystwyth Arts Centre Youth Theatre
Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre
University of Wales
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3DE
Times: 19:30
Prices: £7 (£5.50)
Date:
7-9 May 08
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By Peter Shaffer.
Described as a "sweeping epic of a story that sounds more like fantastical fiction than factual history", The Royal Hunt of the Sun is the story of the conquest of Peru. The defeat by 167 men of a highly organised empire of ten million people. It is also the story of two men, Francisco Pizarro, the embittered, defiant commander of the invading Spanish Conquistadors, and Atahuallpa, the young king. Sun God on earth, ruler of a vast empire. Between the two, both illegitimate usurpers, there grows a deep and understanding friendship; but one which however cannot survive the ruthless quest for gold and power. A production full of colour, live South American music and excitement: both astonishing and intriguing!
" An awesome specatacle that provides a riveting piece of theatre"
London Theatre Guide.
Described as a "sweeping epic of a story that sounds more like fantastical fiction than factual history", The Royal Hunt of the Sun is the story of the conquest of Peru. The defeat by 167 men of a highly organised empire of ten million people. It is also the story of two men, Francisco Pizarro, the embittered, defiant commander of the invading Spanish Conquistadors, and Atahuallpa, the young king. Sun God on earth, ruler of a vast empire. Between the two, both illegitimate usurpers, there grows a deep and understanding friendship; but one which however cannot survive the ruthless quest for gold and power. A production full of colour, live South American music and excitement: both astonishing and intriguing!
" An awesome specatacle that provides a riveting piece of theatre"
London Theatre Guide.