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

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 [email protected]

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.

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