People Players open a week-long season at City Hall.

This latest production by the acclaimed blacklight puppet theatre company will be a preview of their next Broadway show, scheduled for later this year.

The Famous People Players, which film star Paul Newman has described as "wondrous'' and Jack Lemmon has said are "more fantastic than words can describe'', was founded by Canadian puppeteer Diane Dupuy as "a perfect working environment for performers with developmental disabilities''.

She succeeded beyond her wildest dreams and her company has since been featured on numerous TV shows throughout the United States, and appeared at Radio City Music Hall in New York and in a smash-hit Broadway season in 1986.

The late entertainer, Liberace, who invited the newly formed group to appear in his Las Vegas show, told the Players: "It's not because of who you are that makes people laugh or cry, it's because your're truly talented.'' And M-A-S-H star Alan Alda wrote: "As you move around in the dark, you turn on the lights in our heads. Thank you.'' Hamilton Lions Club and local philanthropist Mr. Sandy Mitchell are bringing the troupe to Bermuda. Proceeds from the show will go toward the cost of sending a group of the Island's disabled people to Wind Reach, in Ontario, Canada.

Mr. Mitchell, who himself suffers from cerebral palsy, founded the 105-acre farm as a specially designed recreation area for disabled people.

There will be a Grand Opening Performance on Monday, April 12 at 8 p.m., under the patronage of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. (Chummy) Hayward. A black tie Gala Champagne Reception will be held after the performance. Tickets for this special performance are $50.

There will be a performance each evening through Saturday, April 17, with matinees twice daily. Tickets at $18 ($12 for matinees) are available from the Visitors Service Bureau.