James Norton (O03) in Trevor Nunn's Production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
Old Amplefordian James Norton (O03) takes the role of 'Geoffrey' in James Goldman and Trevor Nunn's production of 'The Lion in Winter' which is running now at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
A family Christmas becomes a family at war. Henry II, not so young as he was, invites his estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitane, and his three sons, Richard, Geoffrey and John, to spend the festive season with him, his mistress Princess Alais, and her brother, the young King Philip of France. Will Henry name who is to be his successor as King of England? Their yuletide celebration turns into a combat zone of deceit, betrayal, bitter power games and scabrous wit.
"I am excited to be directing the London premiere of a famous play about a power struggle full of sexual politics and political sex, with two such brilliant actors as Robert Lindsay and Joanna Lumley." - Trevor Nunn