Production Focus: The Lion in Winter (February 2005)

 

King Henry II and King Philip II of France try to outmanouvre each other. Princes John and Geoffrey plot to stop their brother, Richard, from being named as King Henry's heir. Queen Eleanor and her favourite son, Richard the Lionheart.
Princess Alais, sister of the King of France and the pawn in everone's game. The Poster Design Richard the Lionheart spares the life of his brother John.
King Henry and Queen Eleanor prepare for the Christmas Court at Chinon. A Family at War. (l to r) Richard the Lionheart, Prince Geoffrey, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, Prince John, King Henry II. King Philip receives Prince Geoffrey in his bedchamber.
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