Hugh Bonneville to Star in West End Revival of Shadowlands
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The Aldwych Theater in London’s West End will host a revival of william Nicholson’s Shadowlands, beginning performances on February 5, 2026, and running through May 9, 2026. The production, based on the true story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman, will star Hugh Bonneville as C.S.lewis and Maggie Siff as Joy davidman. https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/shows/shadowlands
Cast and Creative Team
Joining Bonneville and Siff is a full cast including:
* Jeff Rawle as Major W.H. Lewis (Warnie)
* Tony Jayawardena as Rev. Harry Harrington
* Timothy Watson as Professor Christopher Riley
* Rebecca Blackstone
* Nigel Fyfe
* Jemma Geanaus
* Sharan Phull
* Leighton Pugh
* Fode Simbo
* Ernest Stroud
* Giles Taylor
The role of Douglas, Joy Davidman’s son, will be alternated by Ayrton English, Nathan Jago, and Louis Wilkins.
The creative team is led by director Rachel Kavanaugh, with set design by Peter McKintosh, lighting design by Howard harrison, and sound design by Fergus O’Hare.
About Shadowlands
Shadowlands explores the unexpected love story between C.S. Lewis, the renowned author of The Chronicles of Narnia, and Joy Davidman, an American poet and writer. The play is based on a true story and originally premiered on Broadway in 1993, winning the Tony Award for Best Play.https://www.tonysonyawards.com/winners/shadowlands The production delves into themes of faith, love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff
Hugh Bonneville is widely recognized for his role as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, in the critically acclaimed television series Downton Abbey, as well as his portrayal of Mr. Brown in the Paddington films. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0093289/ Maggie Siff has garnered praise for her performances in television series such as Mad Men, Sons of anarchy, and Billions. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1385848/
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