by Peter Griffith
The Green Knight is set in the time of the legendary King Arthur and his court.
An enormous green-skinned knight challenges Arthur's knights to a test of their honour. Sir Gawain accepts the challenge but notices too late that the green knight has magic powers.
So he begins a dangerous adventure through sinister forests and icy mountains until he stands face to face again with his rival.
How can the honourable Sir Gawain prevail in a world of magic and sorcery?
Photos of 'The Green Knight'
Saison 22/23
Season 19/20
Formers productions
Clip of 'The Green Knight'
Extract from the script 'The Green Knight'
| Bertilak: | Hail King Arthur, king of England |
| Arthur: | Er- welcome to my court. Do come and join us. I'm afraid we don't have any more chairs - but if you don't mind standing, we were just about to have dinner. |
| Bertilak: | Thank you, your majesty. I am not hungry. |
| Arthur: | Perhaps something to drink? |
| Bertilak: | Thank you, no. I am not here to eat or drink, but for a different purpose. |
| Arthur: | Oh yes? Well, how can we help you? |
| Bertilak: | I have heard that the knights of King Arthur's round table are the bravest and most honourable in the world. |
| Arthur: | Yes, I think you're right. My knights are the bravest and most honourable in the world - aren't you Lancelot? Aren't you Gawain? |
| Lancelot: | Well, I think I am, anyway. I'm not sure about Gawain. |
| Gawain: | Of course I'm brave and honourable - more than Lancelot. |
| Arthur: | Yes, they are fine knights - both of them. The best knights in the world. Now, how can we help you? |
| Bertilak: | I am here to test them. |