Albert Bennett

During the holidays, no family is perfect - the royal family headed by King Henry II of England is certainly no exception. James Goldman's The Lion in Winter focuses on Henry II and his bizarre family dealings at his 50th Christmastide. Henry must finally declare who will be his heir, let his wife out of prison for the holiday, keep his mistress happy, keep his sons from wreaking havoc on one another, and keep King Philip II of France occupied. It makes for a history lesson filled with quips, knives, and the occasional love scene. With direction from Scott Albert Bennett, the company at Strollers Theatre took the challenge head on.