Little Eagles
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.
124 pages, 3 editions
English edition · First published 2011 by Nick Hern Books · ISBN 9781848421462
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Editions
3 editions
English
- Little Eagles · Nick Hern Books · 2011 · ISBN 9781848421462 This page
- Little Eagles · Bloomsbury · 2015 · ISBN 9781784602321
- Little Eagles · Bloomsbury · 2015 · ISBN 9781788501460
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