Shadowlands @ Aldwych Theatre

BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe-nominated Hugh Bonneville stars in Shadowlands as C.S. Lewis, whose orderly Oxford life is transformed by the arrival of the spirited American poet Joy Davidman, leading to a powerful and uplifting journey of love and the fragile beauty of life. Based on a true story and written by William Nicholson, the play began as his BAFTA-winning TV movie before becoming a West End hit, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Play, transferring to Broadway to earn a Tony Award, and inspiring the acclaimed 1993 film directed by Richard Attenborough. Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, this long-overdue West End revival has been praised as “tremendous,” with Bonneville dazzling as Lewis in a moving and unforgettable production.