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Shadowlands with Hugh Bonneville offers poignant storytelling elevated by his warm, deeply affecting performance.

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Shadowlands

SHADOWLANDS

LONDON
Aldwych Theatre

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Age Recommendation
12 and over (Under 5s cannot be admitted to the theatre. Children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (at least one adult per 10 children). All patrons, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.)

Performance Dates
5 Feb - 9 May 2026

Performance Times
Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm

Content Warning
TBC

Run time
2 hrs 20 mins (inc interval)

Venue
Aldwych Theatre

About Shadowlands

BAFTA, Primetime Emmy, and Golden Globe Award-nominated actor Hugh Bonneville stars as C.S. Lewis (author of The Chronicles of Narnia), whose orderly academic life as an Oxford Don is upended by the arrival of the spirited American poet, Joy Davidman. What begins as a meeting of minds becomes an uplifting and powerful journey of love and the fragile beauty of life.

Based on a true story, Shadowlands is written by William Nicholson and was adapted from his own original BAFTA Award-winning TV Movie. It soon became a West End smash-hit winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Play, followed by a triumphant Tony Award-winning Broadway transfer. In 1993 the play was adapted into a major feature film directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger, which subsequently won the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film.

Originally a sell-out production at Chichester Festival Theatre, Rachel Kavanaugh directs this strictly limited engagement at London’s Aldwych Theatre from 5 February.

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Shadowlands is a beautifully crafted stage adaptation of the deeply moving true story between beloved author and theologian C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Davidman. Originally brought to the stage by William Nicholson, this poignant drama explores love, faith, grief, and vulnerability with elegant restraint and emotional depth. Set in 1950s Oxford, the play delves into the private life of Lewis—best known for The Chronicles of Narnia—revealing a man who, despite his intellectual certainty, is profoundly changed by unexpected love and tragic loss.

Live on stage, Shadowlands is a masterclass in emotional storytelling. With powerful performances, poetic dialogue, and a timeless exploration of human connection, the play resonates with anyone who has wrestled with the complexities of love and belief. Audiences often describe the production as quietly devastating, profoundly hopeful, and unforgettably touching—balancing moments of humour and warmth with the weight of personal transformation.

For theatre lovers who appreciate thoughtful drama with real emotional resonance, Shadowlands is an essential experience. It’s not just a love story—it’s a meditation on what it means to live and love with courage, even in the face of loss.

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