Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff, unsurprisingly, deliver laudable performances, grounding the production in warmth and humour. Their connection feels sincere, and so the story’s message feels personal rather than an abstract concept.
For all its looming tragedy and theological debate though, Shadowlands is frequently and genuinely funny. The comedy never feels forced or tonally jarring; instead, it serves to deepen the emotional core of the play.
Most frustrating is the handling of Joy’s son, whose storyline initially suggests a poignant thematic parallel; both to Lewis himself and to Digory in The Magician’s Nephew (the first of the Narnia books). Despite a confident presence from Ayrton English, the script doesn’t allow the character’s arc to fully develop. What begins with emotional promise ultimately feels underexplored and a potentially resonant thread is left flat.
Shadowlands doesn’t shy away from grief, but neither does it wallow in it. Instead, it offers something gentler; the idea that love is worth the cost. That, supported by an exceptional cast, makes for a moving and often deeply affecting evening.
When and where can I see Shadowlands?
You can buy tickets now at TodayTix and LOVETheatre.
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