The Lion in Winter
Sat, 16 Nov
|Players Theatre
Comedic in tone, dramatic in action - King Henry II's family is locked in a free for all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. A historical play by James Goldman, directed by David Ward.
Time & Location
16 Nov 2019, 19:30 – 23 Nov 2019, 22:30
Players Theatre, Anfield Rd, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 5EX, UK
About the event
Our latest play is a family drama set in 12th century Britain surrounding the competition for the throne between Richard Lionheart, John and the ever unfortunate Geoffrey, while Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitane play favourites. A witty and dramatic comedy which shows even the famous royalty of history have just as many familiar family dramas as anyone.
David Ward directs a formiddable cast: Matthew James, Ian Wilkinson, Sue Hynes, Dan Pothecary, Sarah Howsam, Chris Billlington & Sam Hindmarch