Play details monologues add a monologue trivia directors notes rate this play publishers website. King henry iis monologue from the lion in winter stageagent. She was descended from eleanor of aquitaine in numerous lines, from both eleanors marriage to louis vii, king of france, and eleanors marriage to henry ii, king of england. If you check the remember me box, you will be automatically signed in for 30 days to when you visit in the future. The lion in winter explores themes of dysfunctional family, political maneuvering, war and peace, as well as aging, death, inheritance, and posterity. Written by james goldman, adapted from his broadway play of the same name. The lion in winter is a 1968 americanbritish historical drama film set around the christmas of 1183, about political and personal turmoil among the royal family of henry ii of england, his wife eleanor of aquitaine, their children, and their guests. To the companys amazement, katharine hepburn swam twice a day in the frigid winter sea in ireland, early in the morning, and during her lunch break. The lion in winter 1968 peter otoole as henry ii imdb. None of you will get my crown, i leave you nothing and i wish you plague.
Actor point monologues movie monologues lion in winter movie monologue lion in winter monologue. Louis was livid and i damn near died of windburn, but the troops were dazzled. King henry iis three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he wont commit to a choice. The lion in winter is a 1968 historical period drama film based on the broadway play of the same name by james goldman. My life, when it is written, will read better than it lived. It premiered on broadway at the ambassador theatre on march 3, 1966, starring robert preston and rosemary harris, who won a tony award for her portrayal of eleanor. One of the flaws of a man for all seasons was that it was so graceful and bloodless. Little niki will use tax payer money to invite only those that bow. I ask you, whats more beautiful and simple than a new wife. Like a lion in the winter i can hear the summer call like a ship out on the ocean made of stone and sometimes when i get lonely i can swear i hear you call oh, the. Released by varese sarabande in 2004 302 066 571 2 containing music from the lion in winter 2003. Feb 12, 2007 great monologue by peter otoole from a very good play.
Mens monologues in the winters tale shakespeares monologues. It was directed by anthony harvey, written by james goldman, and produced by joseph e. Henry fitzempress, first plantagenet, a king at twentyone, the ablest soldier of an able time. The lion in winter triumphs at that difficult task. The lion in winter, queen eleanor the monologue database. But what makes this short monologue a classic animated speech is very simple. I need a monologue from the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. Ever since we were young cubs, weve turned to mufasas words of wisdom when we needed encouragement.
Join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Henrys family will be gathering for the holidayhis wife eleanor, whom henry has let out of prison for the occasion, and their three sons, richard, g. The lion in winter quotes by james goldman goodreads. Upgrade to pro to learn more about this monologue from the lion in winter and unlock other amazing theatre.
If you are accessing on a public computer, you are advised not to click on the remember me option. I remember when these woods were green and warm and the white stag roamed and if you caught him, you d be granted three wishes. A play by james goldman in djvu, fb3, rtf download ebook. Finally, the the lion in winter script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the peter otoole and katharine hepburn movie.
Aesthete and poetaster that you are, you worship beauty and simplicity. Jul 29, 2015 on last nights jimmy kimmel live, the comedian launched into a powerful takedown against walter palmer, the american dentist who shot and killed cecil the lion in zimbabwe. You can be anywhere you wish in narnia quick as a wink. Im auditioning for they play and i need a 1 minute or less monologue and i cant find one anywhere.
James goldmans historical play the lion in winter depicts the. Its a powerful score with heavy brass and choral arrangements, so if you want something a little different from the norm this is definitely the one for you. The lion in winter script transcript from the screenplay. Young henrys actions underlie the conflict within the playfilm. After all, as king of the pride lands, it was basically his job to be the bravest and wisest lion around. King henry ii, eleanor of aquitaine, and their sons. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe audition packet. When peter otoole asked her why she did it, she explained, its the shock, so horrible, that it makes you feel great afterwards. Henrys family will be gathering for the holidayhis wife eleanor, whom henry has let out of prison for the occasion, and their three sons, richard, geoffrey, and. It is based on the 1966 broadway play of the same name by james goldman the film was directed by anthony harvey, written by james goldman, and. Opening scene, king henry ii peter otoole and his son john nigel terry with broadswords, princess alais jane merrow singing, then helping frame the story for the lion in winter, 1968, from james goldmans play and screenplay view the tcmdb entry for the lion in winter 1968.
Great monologue by peter otoole from a very good play. The lion in winter casting call 12 miles west theatre. Nusbaum and martin poll from goldmans adaptation of his own play, the lion in winter. She is a truly handsome woman of great temperament, authority and presence. Harlan ellison on heavens gate this is the original piece harlan wrote for newsweek magazine for the week ending april 5th, 1997.
Oh my disney contributor ever since we were young cubs, weve turned to mufasas words of wisdom when we needed encouragement. One of the joys which movies provide too rarely is the opportunity to see a literate script handled intelligently. Young henry was the original heir to henry iis throne, but died of dysentery in 1183 leading a rebellion supported by eleanor, richard and geoffrey against his father. Mufasa, with james earl jones providing the voice, teaches simba that, while the lion eat the antelope, the antelope are in a way fed by the lion. Each monologue entry includes the characters name, the first line of the. Dramatic monologue for women katharine hepburn in the lion in. Dramatically, john barrys score arguably his best served the production extremely well, traversing the difficult terrain of a film heavy on dialogue. Hoyt axton lion in the winter lyrics genius lyrics. Who will tell you is the will of the american people approx 33% and much less than that on this specific jerusalem move.
Like he came down from the north to paris with a mind like aristotles and a form. If you are looking for a classical monologue for this age group, i would suggest pulling one from a show like alice in wonderland, peter pan, snow white, or other fairytaletype shows. Add a monologue trivia directors notes rate this play publishers website. Cecil the lions hunter ripped by jimmy kimmel in opening. Each entry provides a link to the full text of the scene. I know it is a title to a book and a dvd but dont understand what the phrase means. But the lion in winter also functions at an emotional level, and is the better film, i think. The lion in winter quotes showing 117 of 17 i know.
Mens monologues in timon of athens shakespeares monologues. The lion in winter depicts the vitriolic in fighting and power plays of henry ii and his immediate family as they gather for christmas in 1183. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the lion in winter. Wednesday, january 45 pm prepare one of the monologues below doesnt have to be memorized, but it does help and the song i just cant wait to be king attached or another song of your choosing. The lion in winter script transcript from the screenplay andor. The lion in winter by kelli frostallred long before the term dysfunctional was commonly applied to families, james goldman gave the world a glimpse of this ageold phenomenon by creating for the stage the members of englands original plantaganet family. He led men well, he cared for justice when he could and ruled, for thirty years, a state as great as charlemagnes.
It is christmas 1183 in king henry ii of englands palace in chinon, france. In order to elongate this monologue, you can combine it with lizzies monologue in act iii. Selected monologues from the lion in winter including video examples, context and character information. Monologues for the lion, the witch and the wardrobe white. King henry iis monologue from the lion in winter including context, text and video example. You can browse andor search so you can find a monologue whether you know which one you want, or you re looking for monologue ideas. Of course he has a knife, he always has a knife, we all have knives. I know, you know that i know, and i know that you know that i know, we are a very knowledgeable family but, the line might have been more true if we just said, i dont know, you dont know, i dont know what you know and you dont know what i know, and we are all just making stuff up all the time pretending to be knowledgeable, its what our family does. Monday, january 11 and tuesday, january 12, 45 pm come to one date callbacks. The lion in winter depicts the vitriolic infighting and power plays of henry ii and his immediate family as they gather for christmas in 1183.
In this segment, lizzie tells starbuck that she sometimes watches her father when hes playing poker and that its through these observations that she sees and loves him for the person he is. He was, to borrow a line from the lion in winter, a marvel of a man. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. In many ways, the lion in winter is the ultimate dysfunctional family comedy, setting. The lion in winter 1968 katharine hepburn as eleanor of. If you independently arrive at any conclusion that does not obey the will of trump. The monologues are organized by play, then categorized by comedy, history and tragedy. You cant think richards going to wait for your grotesque to grow. The lion in winter is a 1966 play by james goldman, depicting the personal and political conflicts of henry ii of england, his wife eleanor of aquitaine, their children and their guests during christmas 1183. You will be so glad you came and i hope the others will find their way, too, so that i can show all of you the beautiful country and introduce you to our lovely witch uh, um, queen. Katharine hepburn as queen eleanor in a dramatic monologue for women from the film and play the lion in winter, 1968. John barry has written some great scores over the years the bonds,born free, zulu, dances with wolves to name but a few. The lion in winter soundtrack from 2004, composed by richard hartley. Henry is discussing with his mistress, alais, the upcoming days events.
Down with all thats ugly and complex like frogs or pestilence or our relationship. Queen eleanor is the wife of henry and the mother of richard, geoffrey, and john. As the principle characters plot, scheme, conspire, and counterplot between each other, the deepseated emotional ties between them get played out in the political arena, such that sibling. On last nights jimmy kimmel live, the comedian launched into a powerful takedown against walter palmer, the american dentist who shot and killed cecil the lion in. How well do you remember mufasas monologue from the lion king.