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.
