Step into the world of C.S. Lewis and join us at The Millwald Theatre for the C.S. Lewis Drama Festival

Schedule of Events

Get lost in this trilogy of plays:

September 27, 2024

7pm - An Evening with C.S. Lewis

Travel back to 1963 and enjoy a talk where Lewis reveals tales from his early years, his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, why he nearly abandoned the Narnia Chronicles, and the American woman who turned his world upside down.

September 28, 2024

2pm, 7pm: Weep for Joy

Experience this touching romance that brought beauty to C.S. Lewis's life, a man who had once resigned himself to bachelorhood. Their joy marks a chapter of unexpected happiness, but as illness strikes and their love deepens, the story reveals a heartfelt tale of devotion and loss.

September 29, 2024

2pm - Lewis & Tolkien

Dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis and discover their friendship brought to life. This play visits where their friendship began at the Oxford pub, where they share laughs, memories, and insights into how they shaped each other's lives. Witness the humor and heart that defined their bond and left a mark on their writings forever.

Date: September 27-29, 2024

Location:
The Millwald Theatre,
205 West Mian Street,
Wytheville, VA 24382.

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