The Royal Hunt of the Sun 1964

Opened: December 8, 1964

The Royal Hunt of the Sun - 1964 - London Fringe History , Info & More

Old Vic Theatre
The Cut, South Bank London

Shaffer's drama of the clash between two civilizations tells the story of how 167 Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro were able to conquer the Incan Empire of millions by capturing Atahualpa, their sun-god ruler and Incan king. Obsessed with vanquishing the new world, Pizarro's victory leads to a crisis of faith, as two very different religions and world views are set into conflict.


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LETTICE AND LOVAGE to Open Westport Country Playhouse's 87th Season
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2017


The Tony Award-nominated comedy, "Lettice and Lovage," will open Westport Country Playhouse's 87th Season, written by Peter Shaffer, author of "Amadeus," and directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.  The play runs from May 30 through June 17. 

NTC Stages Peter Shaffer Comedy LETTICE AND LOVAGE 2/3-19
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2017


Novato Theater Company opens 2017 with Sir Peter Shaffer's award-winning comedy, Lettice and Lovage.  The author of Equus and Amadeus plunges into droll comedy about two women who could not be more opposite.  The play is directed by Renee Mandel-Sher and produced by Mark Clark.  It runs February 3-19 at the NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Drive in Novato.

National Theatre Celebrates 50th Anniversary Today
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2013


Today, October 22, 2013, marks the official 50th anniversary of the National Theatre of Great Britain. The National Theatre first opened its doors in 1963 at the Old Vic, under Laurence Olivier. 800 productions later, they are marking their half-century with a short season celebrating the remarkable people and plays that have made the NT one of the most cherished and creative of great British institutions.

No Rules Theatre Begins Signature Theatre Residency with BLACK COMEDY, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2013


No Rules Theatre Company, now in their 4th Season, will begin residency at Signature Theatre with Peter Shaffer's 'Black Comedy' tonight, February 7 - March 2, 2013.

No Rules Theatre Begins Signature Theatre Residency with BLACK COMEDY, 2/7-3/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2012


No Rules Theatre Company, now in their 4th Season, will begin residency at Signature Theatre with Peter Shaffer's 'Black Comedy' February 7 - March 2, 2013.

Other Productions of The Royal Hunt of the Sun

1964   Regional (UK) World Premiere
Regional (UK)
1964   London Fringe Original London Production
London Fringe
1965   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway

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