During the late 12th century, in English ruled France, a royal family schemes, feuds, and dissembles in their attempts to influence the succession to the English throne.
Gathering with King Henry II for the Christmas holidays are: Eleanor of Aquitaine, the estranged wife he has kept locked in a castle, their three embattled sons, his mistress due to become his daughter-in-law, and the young king of France. Treading through an emotional minefield with biting humor, they eventually reveal their true ambitions and desires.
Hailed as a modern classic, the universal themes of human nature still resonate today. The playwright's adaptation for the movie starring Katharine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole won an Academy Award in 1968.
Content Advisory: due to mature subject matter, this show may not be suitable for all audiences.
The Lion in Winter is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com