The Lion in Winter

by James Goldman

Overview

Comedic Drama

Characters: 5 male, 2 female

King Henry II of England has three sons by Eleanor of Aquitaine: Richard, Geoffrey, and John. He wants the kingdom to stay united after his death, but all three sons want to rule and it is likely to be torn apart by revolution. Henry favors the youngest John, while Eleanor favors the eldest, Richard. Middle son Geoffrey hopes to play both ends against each other and come out on top. Henry would like to have another heir by his mistress Alais

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780573611605
Publisher:	Samuel French, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/21/2011
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	92
Sales rank:	285,999
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

This reading before a studio audience of a provocative, long one-act from the British master of the pregnant pause has a lot to recommend it. It is a riveting examination of a ménage-à-trois told backwards, from its end to its beginning. The three leads as directed by Rosalind Ayres are very fine indeed. Best is the least known, Simon Templeman, playing the betrayed husband, Robert, who himself has been cheating on his errant wife. He has the most finely tuned comic sense and the most astute comprehension of his character. Worst is Eric Stoltz as Robert's business partner and Robert's wife's lover. His vocal style is just plain dull. Caroline Goodall as the wife is somewhat in-between, having the least sense of her character, but a fine sense of the play's drama. Y.R. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine

OCT/NOV 02 - AudioFile