The Lion In Winter
From Theatre Breaks
Dates: 4 November 2011 to 28 January 2012
The Lion In Winter is a play by James Goldman, directed by Trevor Nunn, at the Haymarket Theatre, opening 15 Nov 2011, following previews from 4 Nov - running to 28 Jan 2012.
Full casting has been announced as follows:
Robert Lindsay (Henry II), Joanna Lumley (Eleanor of Aquitane) Tom Bateman (Richard), Sonya Cassidy (Alais), Joseph Drake (John), Rory Fleck-Byrne (Philip) and James Norton (Geoffrey).
Robert Lindsay's London stage credits include: "Onassis" at the Novello in 2010; "The Entertainer" at the Old Vic in 2007; "Power" at the Cottesloe, NT in 2003; RSC's "Richard III" at the Savoy in 1999; 'Fagin' in the musical "Olivier" at the London Palladium in 1996 . His tv credits include "My Family" for the BBC.
Joanna Lumley is best known for playing Patsy Stone in TV's "Absolutely Fabulous". Previously her TV appearances included Purdey in "The New Avengers" in the late 1970s as well as "Sapphire and Steel" in the late 70s early 80s. Her London stage credits include "La Bete" at the Comedy Theatre in 2010.
The Lion In Winter Synopsis
The Lion in Winter is the story of a family Christmas that becomes a family at war.
Henry II ( Robert Lindsay), not so young as he was, invites his estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his three sons, Richard, Geoffrey and John, to spend the festive season with him, his mistress Princess Alais, and her brother, the young King Philip of France. Will Henry name who is to be his successor as King of England? Their yuletide celebration turns into a combat zone of deceit, betrayal, bitter power games and scabrous wit.
The Lion In Winter Theatre Breaks
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| starring: Joanna Lumley,Robert Lindsay | |
| Book Now: The Lion In Winter theatre breaks | |
| opening night:4/11/2011 booking until 28 January 2012 |
The Lion In Winter London Cast
Robert Lindsay is probably best known for playing Ben Harper in the BBC sitcom My Family but I remember him better as "Wolfie" leader of the Tooting Popular Front in "Citizen Smith". Lindsay was last seen at the Theatre Royal Haymarket playing the title role in Cyrano de Bergerac. His other theatre credits include Richard III at the Savoy, Fagin in Oliver at the Palladium, and Bill Snibson in Me and My Girl. Most recently, he played the title role in Onassis at the Novello Theatre.
Comedienne and actress Joanna Lumley is best known for playing Purdey in The New Avengers and Patsy Stone in the award-winning BBC television series, Absolutely Fabulous. Following a run in the West End, Lumley recently made her Broadway debut in La Bête. Her other screen appearances include Shirley Valentine, Trail of the Pink Panther and Curse of the Pink Panther and she starred opposite Ben Kingsley as Mrs Lovett in The Tale of Sweeney Todd.
