The Royal Hunt of the Sun - Programme, 1967
Title
The Royal Hunt of the Sun - Programme, 1967
Date
1 May 1967
Description
Full programme for National Theatre production of The Royal Hunt of the Sun by Peter Shaffer.
What's the story?
Set in 1533, depicting the Spanish conquest of Peru, The Royal Hunt of the Sun was the first new British play produced by the National Theatre.
Apparently, director John Dexter was first attracted to the play by its stage direction, ‘They cross the Andes’
Notable actors in this production included Christopher Timothy, John McEnery, Derek Jacobi, Anthony Hopkins, Robert Stephens, Edward Petherbridge and Michael Byrne.
This production was part of a National Theatre double-bill during the week, alongside A Flea in Her Ear by Georges Feydeau.
Apparently, director John Dexter was first attracted to the play by its stage direction, ‘They cross the Andes’
Notable actors in this production included Christopher Timothy, John McEnery, Derek Jacobi, Anthony Hopkins, Robert Stephens, Edward Petherbridge and Michael Byrne.
This production was part of a National Theatre double-bill during the week, alongside A Flea in Her Ear by Georges Feydeau.
Type
Programme
Location of item
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Rights
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Contributor
Researcher: David Longford
