"Of course he has a knife. He always has a knife. We all have knives! It's 1183 and we're all barbarians!
-- from The Lion in Winter"

THE LION IN WINTER

Set in 1183, the play deals with the relationship between Henry II, King of England, his Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine and their 3 sons, Richard (the Lion heart), Geoffrey and John (later King John, of Magna Charta fame).

The action of the play passes in Henry's castle at Chinon, France.
The historical material on Henry's reign is considerable in so far as battles, plots, wars, treaties and alliances are concerned. The play - while simplifying the political manoeuvring combining a meeting of the French and the English Kings in 1183 with a Royal Court held at Windsor in the following year into a Christmas Court that never was - is accurately based on the available data.

Photographs from the performances

Performance Dates
"The Lion In Winter" will be performed in the Traquair House (FRINGE VENUE) from Wednesday 15th August to Saturday 18th August. Start time every evening is 7.30 pm.

"The Lion In Winter" Tickets
£8.00 (£6.00 conc) with special offers available for school groups on Wednesday's and Thursdays. Tickets available via The Eastgate Arts Centre in Peebles, telephone 01721 725777.(For Information call 07962316547 or email luca@shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk).

Eastgate Box Office: opening hours 10 AM - 2 PM.

Helpful links
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre
Map of Traquair House
Local accommodation - ReceptionBell.com