The Lion In Winter

Sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons – Lion in Winter, by James Goldman, is a modern day classic.  Comedic in tone, dramatic in action – the play tells the story of the Plantagenet family who are locked in a free for all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The queen, and wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II.  Let out only for holidays, the play centers around the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a kingdom, as well as King Henry’s paramour during the Christmas of 1183. As Eleanor says, “every family has its ups and downs,” and this royal family is no exception.

Cast

• Henry II, King of England: Jack Fisher
• Alais, A French Princess: Jillian Meyer
• John, the youngest son: Bob Garry
• Geoffrey, the middle son: Champ Knecht
• Richard Lionheart: Larry Beckerle
• Eleanor, Henry's Wife: Kate Levin Farren
• Philip, King of France: Chris Ries

Production Staff / Crew

• Director: James Naismith
• Scenic Designer: Robert Sven Olson
• Costume Designer: Elisabeth Lynch
• Lighting Designer: Rob Ward
• Stage Manager: Nancy Hogan-Logan
• Producer: Maggie Klappas Scott