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The Lion in Winter archiveThis powerful play is based on the final years of the reign of King Henry II of England. His eldest son is dead, whilst his wife and remaining sons fight against him and each other. Henry's powerful and alluring Queen Eleanor, is determined to secure the succession of her favourite son, while Henry plays his sons off against one another. The story is fraught with deceit, rivalry, jealousy and ambition. Henry and his sons ruled England for over sixty years. They brought fire, passion, wantonness and greed into the business of governing England. They had few scruples and killed with impunity, turning on each other without hesitation. This gripping play follows the couple as Henry, still in towering command, and Eleanor fight an underlying battle for allegiance of their devil's brood, while still fatally attracted to each other's lust for power.

Cast/Performers

Andrew McDonald, Caroline Fisher, Jo Lonsdale, Simon Roberts, Rob Carroll, Sheila Wechsler, Ilan Shefer

Creatives/Company

Author: James Goldman
Company: Essential Theatre Company
Director: Nicky Margolis
Design: Sidney Bernard
Lighting: Daniel Egerton

The Lion in Winter

The Lion in Winter (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01122137573. Details of all The Lion in Winter archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S3998

Archive Listings

27 Jun 01
  to
30 Jun 01
artsdepot
Outer London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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