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A Soldier in Every Son : The Rise of the Aztecs
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A Soldier in Every Son
Author(s): Luis Mario Moncada
Late 14th century in the Valley of Mexico and a small, unknown tribe called the Aztecs propel themselves from nomadic mercenaries to rulers of a great empire. Passion, power and intrigue play out in this epic political thriller which charts the history of an ancient civilisation. Spanning a century and based on true events chronicled in the Aztec codices, A Soldier In Every Son – The Rise of the Aztecs is closely inspired by Shakespeare’s history plays. A Compañía Nacional de Teatro de México/Royal Shakespeare Company co-production. Originally commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival which is produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company for London 2012 Festival.
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ISBN: 9781849434706
Author(s): Luis Mario Moncada
Late 14th century in the Valley of Mexico and a small, unknown tribe called the Aztecs propel themselves from nomadic mercenaries to rulers of a great empire. Passion, power and intrigue play out in this epic political thriller which charts the history of an ancient civilisation. Spanning a century and based on true events chronicled in the Aztec codices, A Soldier In Every Son – The Rise of the Aztecs is closely inspired by Shakespeare’s history plays. A Compañía Nacional de Teatro de México/Royal Shakespeare Company co-production. Originally commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival which is produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company for London 2012 Festival.
Review(s):
“A master class in both storytelling and the applicability of Shakespeare's style (it is inspired by his Histories). Luis Mari Moncada's script, and Gary Owen's translation, combine to create a superb text with plenty of meat for the cast.” —5 stars - What's On Stage
“Fabulous - In this summer of Shakespearean internationalism - this latest RSC commission may prove the most inventively exciting of all.” —The Times
ISBN: 9781849434706