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FPA carefully selects works from great authors and themes that can articulate the Christian worldview in a way that is imaginative, multi-layered and relatable to audiences from any faith perspective, or none at all.

C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce

“Infinitely thought-provoking!”
The New York Times

C.S. Lewis’ mesmerizing fantasy about heaven, hell and the choice between them comes to life with Lewis’ signature wit, amazing actors and dazzling, state-of-the-art stagecraft!

Lewis’ brilliantly drawn characters take a fantastical bus trip from hell to the outskirts of paradise. Each receives an opportunity to stay . . . or return to hell, forever divorced from heaven. The choice proves more challenging than imagined.

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C.S. Lewis On Stage: The Most Reluctant Convert

“MASTERFUL… INVIGORATING… HUGELY MOVING!”
Washington Post

Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, award-winning actor Max McLean brings the brilliant Oxford don to life, taking us on his extraordinary journey from hard-boiled atheist to “the most reluctant convert in all England.”

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Paradise Lost

“Thrillingly cinematic!”
The New Yorker

Boy meets Girl. Girl meets Lucifer. Boy and Girl lose Paradise. An imaginative and witty retelling of Paradise Lost – John Milton’s classic tale of Lucifer’s temptation of Adm and Eve. A bite-sized epic of good vs. evil, war, passion, grace . . . and apples! When everything is bliss, what more could you want?

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A Man for All Seasons

“Engrossing … could not be more timely”
Newsweek

As Sir Thomas More refuses to recognize Henry VIII’s divorce and ascendancy as Supreme Head of the new Church of England, A Man for All Seasons reveals the risk of speaking truth to power and the clash that follows when fierce political will collides with deep moral conviction.

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Past Shows

“Infinitely thought-provoking!” The New York Times

C.S. Lewis’ mesmerizing fantasy about heaven, hell and the choice between them comes to life with Lewis’ signature wit, amazing actors and dazzling, state-of-the-art stagecraft!

Lewis’ brilliantly drawn characters take a fantastical bus trip from hell to the outskirts of paradise. Each receives an opportunity to stay . . . or return to hell, forever divorced from heaven. The choice proves more challenging than imagined.

A Dazzling, Multimedia Experience!

Award-winning actor Max McLean’s tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence and laugh-out-loud wit to create an onstage experience venturing deep into the soul one of the most influential thinkers of the past century.

Using Lewis’ own words, this dazzling, multi-media theatrical event explores:

What convinced Lewis of the divinity of Christ.

Why the BBC gave him a huge audience to deliver wartime talks that would become Mere Christianity.

How Hitler influenced the writing of The Screwtape Letters.

How his profound insights on prayer, heaven and the Second Coming of Christ influenced The Chronicles of Narnia.

Don’t miss this mesmerizing, one-of-kind stage experience that promises to take you further up and further in the heart and mind of C.S. Lewis.

The performance is followed by a post-show discussion with Max McLean.

Further Up & Further In run time is 90 minutes with no intermission. It is recommended for ages 13 and older, and children under age 4 are not admitted.

A Dazzling, Multimedia Experience!

Award-winning actor Max McLean’s tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence and laugh-out-loud wit to create an onstage experience venturing deep into the soul one of the most influential thinkers of the past century.

Using Lewis’ own words, this dazzling, multi-media theatrical event explores:

What convinced Lewis of the divinity of Christ.

Why the BBC gave him a huge audience to deliver wartime talks that would become Mere Christianity.

How Hitler influenced the writing of The Screwtape Letters.

How his profound insights on prayer, heaven and the Second Coming of Christ influenced The Chronicles of Narnia.

Don’t miss this mesmerizing, one-of-kind stage experience that promises to take you further up and further in the heart and mind of C.S. Lewis.

The performance is followed by a post-show discussion with Max McLean.

Further Up & Further In run time is 90 minutes with no intermission. It is recommended for ages 13 and older, and children under age 4 are not admitted.

“MASTERFUL… INVIGORATING… HUGELY MOVING!” Washington Post

Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, award-winning actor Max McLean brings the brilliant Oxford don to life, taking us on his extraordinary journey from hard-boiled atheist to “the most reluctant convert in all England.”

“Life-changing moments come from the text!” Chicago Tribune

In Mark’s Gospel, award-winning actor Max McLean brings the greatest story ever told to life on stage as it has never been told. With “wit and humor” and “life-changing moments,” McLean traces the life journey of Jesus along with those whose lives he changed.

“Life-changing moments come from the text!” Chicago Tribune

In Mark’s Gospel, award-winning actor Max McLean brings the greatest story ever told to life on stage as it has never been told. With “wit and humor” and “life-changing moments,” McLean traces the life journey of Jesus along with those whose lives he changed.

“Thrillingly cinematic!” The New Yorker

“Delivers high drama grappling with giant issues of democracy and authority, credibility and control.” TheaterMania

An afterlife trial for the soul of Martin Luther . . . at Lucifer’s request. This fantastical courtroom drama features Hitler, Freud, MLK Jr, and Pope Francis as witnesses, with a thorough examination of Luther’s life and relationship with Katie Von Bora. And did we mention how funny it is?

“Delivers high drama grappling with giant issues of democracy and authority, credibility and control.” TheaterMania

An afterlife trial for the soul of Martin Luther . . . at Lucifer’s request. This fantastical courtroom drama features Hitler, Freud, MLK Jr, and Pope Francis as witnesses, with a thorough examination of Luther’s life and relationship with Katie Von Bora. And did we mention how funny it is?

“Engrossing … could not be more timely” Newsweek

As Sir Thomas More refuses to recognize Henry VIII’s divorce and ascendancy as Supreme Head of the new Church of England, A Man for All Seasons reveals the risk of speaking truth to power and the clash that follows when fierce political will collides with deep moral conviction.

“Of the 10 plays I saw last week Shadowlands was by far the best!” In the Aisle

“Of the 10 plays I saw last week Shadowlands was by far the best!” In the Aisle

“Infinitely thought-provoking!”
The New York Times

“MASTERFUL… INVIGORATING… HUGELY MOVING!”
Washington Post

“Life-changing moments come from the text!”
Chicago Tribune

“Life-changing moments come from the text!”
Chicago Tribune

“Thrillingly cinematic!”
The New Yorker

“Delivers high drama grappling with giant issues of democracy and authority, credibility and control.”
TheaterMania

“Delivers high drama grappling with giant issues of democracy and authority, credibility and control.”
TheaterMania

“Engrossing … could not be more timely”
Newsweek

“Of the 10 plays I saw last week Shadowlands was by far the best!”
In the Aisle

“Of the 10 plays I saw last week Shadowlands was by far the best!”
In the Aisle