<p>An enlightened pharaoh falls foul of his conservative court when he attempts to unite the polytheist Egyptians under one God – a course of action that forces factions of both the army and priesthood to turn against him. Undeterred, Akhnaton’s vision of a kingdom where people dwell in peace, truth, love and beauty will ultimately destroy him and all those he holds dear.</p><p>Regarded as one of her most extraordinary plays, this epic historical drama is unlike anything you have read of Christie’s before.</p>