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Behind the Scenes: Scenic and Costume Design of THE LION IN WINTER

Step inside the castle! Hear from Scenic Designer Linda Buchanan and Costume Designer Christine Pascual as they discuss THE LION IN WINTER.

Audiences are Roaring for LION

Audiences are loving LION, hailing it as "masterful" and "superb"!

History Alive Activity

Take a stab at bringing history alive! Dive deeper into the timeline of the Plantagenet family and put your own creative spin on these characters and the real history behind them with this all-ages activity.

Learning Guide: The Lion in Winter

Check out these resources and activities to enhance your experience of James Goldman’s THE LION IN WINTER.

Post-Show ‘Factors and Forces’ Activity

What divides a family? Take a closer look at the internal and external forces pulling the House of Plantagenet apart at the seams.

Post-Show ‘Connect the Dots’ Activity

Contemplate the connections between THE LION IN WINTER and other cultural phenomena, past and present! This reflection activity is suitable for learners of all ages.

Pre-Show History Activity

Engage students with the world of the Middle Ages, both in Europe and beyond, to build their understanding of what this time period was really like.

Glossary

Learn about the lingo in Lion! Visit this helpful glossary to better understand definitions and allusions that are mentioned throughout THE LION IN WINTER script.

Pre-Show Vocabulary Activity

Use this vocabulary activity to prepare students to view and understand camp in the context of THE LION IN WINTER.

Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design

Explore the history behind THE LION IN WINTER, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production.