Last Weekend To See "The Lion In Winter" At Quannapowitt Players

The little building on Hopkins Street doesn't get a lot of attention from those who drive by. But this spring 55 Hopkins and its staff of volunteers will be celebrating an anniversary.

The Quannapowitt Players opened their 80th season March 24 with seven performances of The Lion in Winter. The last two performances are Friday and Saturday.

A 1966 play by James Goldman, The Lion in Winter depicts the personal and political conflicts of Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their children, and their guests during Christmas, 1183.

The Players have been in the business of providing quality community theater for 79 years in a volunteer-run converted two-room schoolhouse in Reading. Renown for their depth of talent, both in the actors who are featured on stage and the designers who build, light and produce the “magic” on stage, QP provides an affordable alternative in the greater Boston area.

Tickets are $20 or $18 for seniors/students and can be purchased on-line through PayPal. There is a transaction fee for on-line purchases. For reservations call the QP Box Office. Only checks and cash are accepted at performances. For more information call 781-942-2212 or go to www.qptheater.com.