ABOUT THE PLAY
Comedic in tone, dramatic in action – this 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 a kingdom during the Christmas of 1183. As Eleanor says, “Every family has its ups and downs,” and this royal family is no exception.
THE LION IN WINTER
By James Goldman
Directed by Angela Mason
Audio Description by Gravity Access — link for more information
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When: October 23-November 22, Friday/Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 2 PM
Note ***NEW START TIME*** for Friday/Saturday shows!
Where: Altarena Playhouse
1409 High Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Production Sponsors:
Jennifer Nixon
Beverly Blatt & David Filipek
Neil Rubenstein & Anna Crane
Nancy Joy Gordon
Armando Fox & Laura Morgan
Audio Description Sponsor:
Billie J. Simmons
Season Sponsors:
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Karen Butter
Dona Fuller
Marlene & Steve Kofman
Pat Macholl
Sara Strickler & Geoff House
Tik Thurston
Faye Wilson
C’era Una Volta
Audio Description Season Sponsors:
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Kimberly Ridgeway
Faye Wilson