The Lion in Winter
About the event
July 8 – August 1, 2027
THE LION IN WINTER
by James Goldman
directed by Michael Leeds
Co-producer - Russell Vance /
Set Sponsor -
Lights & Sound Sponsor - Scott Bennett
Sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons. The Lion in Winter is a modern-day classic. Comedic in tone yet dramatic in action, the 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. Centering around the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a kingdom and King Henry’s paramour during the Christmas of 1183, as Eleanor says, “Every family has its ups and downs,” and this royal family is no exception.
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Saturday & Sunday Performances — $55
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2 HOURS 15 MINUTES INCLUDING INTERMISSION
Know before you go
About the venue
Island City Stage is a professional theatre company in Wilton Manors that builds its seasons around LGBTQ+ stories: new plays, first South Florida stagings and the odd revival, usually performed by Equity and local South Florida actors…
“The play was really good. The seats are very comfortable. The staff were pleasant and the wine was reasonably priced. all in all a great experience” — Virginia Burbage, Google
“Light Switch was a phenominal show. All of the actors are very talented with extra credit going to Gage Callenius as Henry who was just amazing in this role.” — Robert Stuck, Google
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