The Royal Hunt of the Sun

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Play from 30 March 2006 to 12 August 2006

Olivier Theatre (National Theatre) South Bank, London

A major revival of Peter Shaffer's spectacular epic play The Royal Hunt of the Sun directed by Trevor Nunn.

Intent on the conquest of Peru, Spanish soldier Pizarro entices recruits with the promise of inconceivable riches, while the Church claims the cause for Christianity. The ensuing clash between two cultures leaves thousands of unarmed Inca troops slaughtered and sparks an intense battle of wills between the sun-god and his captor, as the Spaniards plunder for gold.

Don't think we are merely going to destroy his people and lift their wealth. We are going to take from them what they don't value, and give them instead the priceless mercy of heaven. He who helps me lift this dark man into light I absolve of all crimes he ever committed.