The Harbor Theater

“The Lady in the Van” Based on Alan Bennett's true story of Miss Shepherd ( Dame Maggie Smith), a woman of uncertain origins who “temporarily” parked her van in Bennett's London driveway in 1974 - for 15 years.

What began as a begrudged favor became a relationship that changed both their lives. Filmed in Camdentown, on the street and in the house where Bennett lived and Miss Shepherd lived. Acclaimed director Nicholas Hytner reunites with iconic writer Alan Bennett (“The Madness of King George”) to bring this rare and touching portrait to the screen.

Bennett first told the story in a book in 1989, then a play in 1999. This is Smith's third portrayal of Miss Shepherd; Smith was in the original stage version at the Queen's Theater, and in a BBC 4 radio version, both in London.

“The Woman in a Van” plays at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10.

“45 Years”  is an intimate, moving and beautifully restrained portrait of a marriage shaken to its core by things left unspoken. Kate Mercer (Charlotte Rampling) is planning a party to celebrate her 45th wedding anniversary. One week before the celebration, however, a letter arrives for her husband, Geoff (Tom Courtenay), containing news that reawakens troubling and long-hidden memories,

Though Kate continues to prepare for the anniversary, she becomes increasingly concerned by Geoff’s preoccupation with the letter and the ensuing revelations about his past. By the time the party comes round, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate.

Anchored by sensational performances from Rampling and Courtenay, who won Best Actor and Best Actress awards for their performances at this year's Berlinale Film Festival, Andrew Haigh’s “45 Years” is British film making at its very best.

“45 Years” plays at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 11, Saturday, March 12, Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 13.

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

The Bolshoi Ballet: “Spartacus” In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a Thracian king, is turned captive by Crassus with his wife Phrygia. Forced to fight as a gladiator and kill one of his friends, Spartacus plots an unprecedented upheaval. Grigorovich's Spartacus was created at the Bolshoi in 1968 and has since remained the Russian company’s signature ballet. This most spectacular production is an epic tour de force. Plays Sunday, March 13 at 1 p.m.

Gilbert and Sullivan production, “Iolanthe,” to be presented by the Lincoln County Community Theater March 18-20. In the opera, the fairy, Iolanthe (Emily Mirabile of Boothbay Harbor), has been banished from fairyland because she married a mortal; this is forbidden by fairy law. Her son, Strephon, is an Arcadian shepherd who wants to marry Phyllis, a Ward of Chancery. All the members of the House of Peers also want to marry Phyllis.

When Phyllis sees Strephon hugging a young woman (not knowing that it is his mother – immortal fairies all appear young), she assumes the worst and sets off a climactic confrontation between the peers and the fairies. Show times: Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information, call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.org.