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THE LION IN WINTER

written by James Goldman

directed by Karen Wakeham


23 FEB - 10 MAR 2012

Weeknights and Saturday at 8:00 pm

Sundays at 2:00 pm


About the play

Plantagenet King Henry II is spending a wintry 12th century Christmas at Chinon palace in the Loire. But, adding fire to proceedings are the guests: his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, his three sons, his young mistress, and Philip - King of France. The battle lines are drawn; which son will inherit the throne?

James Goldman's witty play is the story of this thoroughly dysfunctional and fascinating royal family. And, as you'll see, its themes are no less relevant in the 21st century.



CAST:

Henry, King of England Chris McLean
Eleanor, Henry's wife Juliet Hayday
Richard, the eldest son Tom Stammers
John, the youngest son John Murphy
Geoffrey, the middle son Timothy Camilleri
Philip, young King of France Kieren Tracey
Alais, Henry's young mistress Julia Christensen

CREW:

Director Karen Wakeham
Production Manager Joan Moriarty
Set Design George Tranter
Lighting Design Deryk Hartwick

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