Written By
James Goldman
Where and When
12th – 15th February 2003 @ The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
The Plot
The Lion in Winter concerns the interpersonal dynamics and political wrangling of King Henry; his wife Eleanor, whom he has kept imprisoned in a tower for the past ten years; and their three sons, who are vying for the privilege of being named heir to the English throne.
Cast
- Henry II – Mark Ellen
- Alais – Boo Feltham
- John – Joe Bell
- Geoffrey – Tom Williams
- Richard – Tony Feltham
- Eleanor – Margaret Pope
- Philip – Fred Tyson-Brown
Creative Team
- Director – Barry Baynton
- Stage Manager – Jackson Kingham
- Set Designer – Amanda Brown
- ASMs – Dave Williams and Mez Tyson-Brown
- Costumes – Carolyn Hewitt and Caroline Uwins
- Fight Choreographer – Alex Compiani
For the Tivoli Theatre
- Theatre Stage Manager – Ashley Thorne
- Lighting – Russell Parker
- Sound – Don Sherry
Preview
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Reviews
Linda Kirkman – Daily Echo
Historical characters brought to life in royal drama
IT was a pity that more people did not make the effort to attend this production, which brought Henry ll’s reign to life in an effective and surprisingly humorous way.
Barry Baynton’s direction skilfully conveyed the dual aspects of petty family jealousies and the more serious fight for supremacy, and his cast rose well to the challenge.
Mark Ellen’s strong-willed, devious Henry proved a perfect foil for Margaret Pope’s equally manipulative Eleanor, with her excellent timing emphasising her character’s frequent bons mots to perfection.
The diverse personalities of sons Richard, Geoffrey and John were strongly portrayed in the fine performances of Tony Feltham, Tom Williams and Joe Bell.
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