Diva Productions to present ‘The Lion in Winter’ Dec. 3-13

SCRANTON — Sibling Rivalry. Adultery. Dungeons.

Diva Productions upcoming presentation of “The Lion in Winter,” set for Dec. 3 through 13 at The Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St., has it all.

Packed with comedy and drama, the play is written by James Goldman. Under the direction of Paul J. Gallo, the cast will portray the tale of a dysfunctional royal family, the Plantagenets, who are clamoring for control of a kingdom, and the attention of King Henry’s paramour, during Christmas in 1183.

Show times are 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 11 and 12; 4 p.m. Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students and senior citizens. Free parking is available in the lot behind the theater and on the street. Advanced reservations are required, as seating is limited. For tickets and more information, email divatheater@comcast.net or call 570-209-7766.

Members of the cast of ‘The Lion in Winter’ bring a hilarious dysfunctional royal family to life on stage. From left, Helen Lavelle, Bob Balitski and Kathryn Bondi. The show opens at 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Diva Productions at The Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St., Scranton.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_ABJ-Lion-1.jpg.optimal.jpgMembers of the cast of ‘The Lion in Winter’ bring a hilarious dysfunctional royal family to life on stage. From left, Helen Lavelle, Bob Balitski and Kathryn Bondi. The show opens at 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Diva Productions at The Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St., Scranton. Submitted photos

‘The Lion in Winter’ will run Dec. 3 through 13 at Diva Productions at The Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St., Scranton. From left, first row, Helen Lavelle; Second row, Peter Miles, Bob Balitski, Kathryn Bondi, Eric Lutz, Keith Novack and Robert Wormuth.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_ABJ-Lion-2.jpg.optimal.jpg‘The Lion in Winter’ will run Dec. 3 through 13 at Diva Productions at The Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St., Scranton. From left, first row, Helen Lavelle; Second row, Peter Miles, Bob Balitski, Kathryn Bondi, Eric Lutz, Keith Novack and Robert Wormuth. Submitted photos