A compelling new play from Rona Munro that illuminates the pioneering work and tortured life of Sergei Korolyov, chief designer and unsung hero of the USSR Soviet space programme. Fifty years after Yuri Gagarin's first orbit round the earth, Rona Munro's gripping drama celebrates not only the work of a pioneer in space exploration but also the courage and bravery of the young Russian cosmonauts who literally hurled themselves into the unknown.
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Award -winning playwright Rona munro's other plays include Iron, The Indian Boy, and The Last Witch. For the screen her work includes Ken Loach's Ladybird,Ladybird and Oranges and Sunshine.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Fifty years after Yuri Gagarin's first orbit around the Earth, Little Eagles tells the fascinating and little-known story of Sergei Korolyov, chief designer and unsung hero of the Soviet space programme.Under Korolyov's leadership the 'little eagles' of the USSR beat the Americans in the early stages of the space race, achieving a series of firsts, including the first human in space.Rona Munro's gripping play illuminates the life and work of a brilliant engineer who struggled to meet the military demands of his ruthless political masters, whilst devoting as much time as possible to his real passion, exploring outer space.Little Eagles was first staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company at Hampstead Theatre, London, in 2011. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781848421462
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Fifty years after Yuri Gagarin's first orbit around the Earth, Little Eagles tells the fascinating and little-known story of Sergei Korolyov, chief designer and unsung hero of the Soviet space programme.Under Korolyov's leadership the 'little eagles' of the USSR beat the Americans in the early stages of the space race, achieving a series of firsts, including the first human in space.Rona Munro's gripping play illuminates the life and work of a brilliant engineer who struggled to meet the military demands of his ruthless political masters, whilst devoting as much time as possible to his real passion, exploring outer space.Little Eagles was first staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company at Hampstead Theatre, London, in 2011.'What Munro gives us is not just a tribute to an unsung hero but a fascinating study of Korolyov's growing conflict with the military and political machine. a gripping story' Guardian'It's all terrific dramatic material' Daily Mail'Some speeches are verbal wonders' Arts Desk'Wry humour, and charged emotional moments. remind us of the writer who penned both Bold Girls and Iron' Herald, Scotland A play telling the fascinating and little-known story of Sergei Korolyov, chief designer and unsung hero of the Soviet space programme. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781848421462
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