This classic play tells the story of Androcles, a gentle Christian slave who runs away from his cruel master. While hiding in the forest, he bravely helps a lion by pulling a painful thorn from its paw. Later, Androcles is captured and thrown to the lions in a Roman arena, where he faces the very same lion he once helped. The story is a funny and heartwarming tale about kindness, courage, and how friendship can be found in the most unexpected places.