The Lion in Winter -- presented at The Z

Sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons – The 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 and 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.

Presented by Historic Zodiac Playhouse at The Z. Directed by Steifon Passmore, and starring Anna Eastep Gibson and Robin K. Welch. Other cast members include Emma Mauldin, Matt Osborne, Ethan Miller, Austin Page, and Nicholas Grigsby. 

Performances are scheduled for Thurs., Jan. 16 - Sat., Jan. 18 at 7:30 pm and on Sun., Jan. 19 at 2 pm. Tickets are available in advance at www.TheZTickets.Store or at the door beginning 30 minutes prior to curtain. For more information, call 256-768-5586. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUNDAY PERFORMANCE IS A MATINEE ONLY!!

Produced by special arrangment with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.