Wednesday, October 15, 2003
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Wednesday, October 15, 2003 |
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'Lion in Winter' starts this weekend By MICHAEL
BOYLAN One would think that being royalty, something like a king or queen, would be filled with royal feasts, adoring subjects and amazing riches. However, the play, “The Lion in Winter,” written by James Goldman and being performed by Newnan Community Theatre over the next two weekends, illustrates that this simply isn’t so. The story is set in the Christmas court of King Henry II’s estate in France. He is hoping to choose a successor and everyone, from wife, Queen Eleanor of Aquitane, to sons, Richard, Geoffrey and John, and even King Phillip of France are plotting and scheming to get the most power. Though the play takes several historical liberties and the language is slightly modernized, the audience gets a feeling for the political landscape during Henry’s reign. It is also obvious how damaged and dysfunctional the royal family was, as every word and action had to be taken with a grain of salt. “The Lion in Winter” will be performed in Newnan Community Theatre’s new Black Box space at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 17-Nov. 1. The show is directed by Caroline Carr, who is the secretary for Newnan Community Theatre and is also the entertainment direcotr for the Georgia Renaissance Festival. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Phone 770-683-NCTC, e-mail nctc@numail.org or visit www.newnantheatre.com for reservations or more information. Princess Alais, played by Peachtree City resident Alison Chambers, talks to King Henryy II, played by Tom Grandpre of Grantville. Photo/Beth Snipes. |
