Shadowlands Theatre Tickets

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

Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington, Twenty Twelve) stars as C.S. Lewis alongside acclaimed actor Maggie Siff (Mad Men, Sons of Anarchy, Billions) as the spirited American poet Joy Davidman whose unexpected love transforms the orderly academic life of C.S. Lewis – the celebrated author of The Chronicles of Narnia.

What begins as a meeting of minds becomes an uplifting and powerful journey of love and the fragile beauty of life.

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Production images by Johan Perrson

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Ticket Information

Tickets available for performances from 5 February – 9 May 2026.

Show Information

Age recommendation: 12+. 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.

Running Time

2 hours 20 mins, including interval.

Cast & Creatives

Hugh Bonneville (C.S. Lewis), Maggie Siff (Joy Davidman).

William Nicholson (Writer), Rachel Kavanaugh (Director).

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The Venue

Aldwych Theatre

49 Aldwych, London WC2B 4DF, UK

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The Aldwych Theatre has hosted several theatrical heavyweights since first opening in 1905, including Laurence Olivier and Joan Collins. It was also the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1960 - 1982.

FAQs

Where is Shadowlands playing?

Shadowlands is playing at the Aldwych Theatre.

How long is Shadowlands?

Shadowlands has a runtime of 2hrs 20mins (incl. an interval, subject to change)

Who was C.S. Lewis?

C.S. Lewis was a British author, scholar, and Christian thinker, best known for writing The Chronicles of Narnia series. Lewis taught at Oxford and Cambridge and was a close friend of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of fantasy works The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.