Freud’s Last session

Freud’s last session is a brilliant play. It’s a two man show and it’s absolutely magnificent. It captivates you every second of the way. It makes the 2 hours fly. At the end the actors, writers and director sit on the stage for questions from the audience. You can always find a deal for this play. There is no bad seat in this theater, so go for the cheapest rate you can find.

As an atheist who has read the work of Hitchens and Dawkins and have seen them debate, I am familiar with the arguments for and against god. That being said, I have heard many of the arguments addressed in this play. However, I can’t get over how amazing and thought-​provoking this play was.
Never before have I been so moved by a ‘Christian’ character but Mark Dodd who plays C.S. Lewis is exceptionally talented and makes me want to listen to his arguments. It is the humility, the raw emotions that these two actors bring to the stage that keeps the audience engaged.
In terms of an historical time-​frame the play takes place during WWII. The actors interaction with the window on the set, as well as the lighting and sound effects, make you really feel as though the building could be bombed any minute.
I have heard criticism in regards to the ‘disgusting’ use of Freud’s prosthesis. I must say it was a necessary prop. Martin Rayner who plays Freud really makes you feel his pain. What hit home for me is the portrayal of this exceptionally dignified man having to be very vulnerable in front of another person.
The set is small as is the theater itself, which only makes it more personal. Everything in this play is designed to suck you in. An intellectual debate? Absolutely. But this play really is so much more than that.

Funny and thought provoking.

A fine performance with a handful of thought provoking lines & a touch of humor. Not an in depth philosophical play, like watching a debate between Wiiliam Lane Craig & Christopher Hitchens or Sam Harris but enough to perhaps get the lay public thinking of something deeper than who won the NASCAR race or do we have salsa for my chips while I watch Three & a Half Men? Oh I forgot. The lay public would never go see a play like this.

went here during 20at20 week. I’ve been wanting to go see this one for a while and finally got around to it.
The dialogue was interesting throughtout most of the show but were a bit drab at times. There were some witty comments between the two actors and really enjoyed those moments. Overal, it was an okay show. I’m glad I went during 20at20. I’d recommend this play as the script was written very well.

Very thought-​provoking dialectic on the existence of god created by two fine actors playing C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud. Even handed and articulate presentation of some of the myriad arguments for and against religion.
Despite what sounds like pretty turgid subject matter, the 90 minutes went by very quickly and we were swept up in their quick-​witted and frequently funny debate. Both actors stayed behind to sign playbills after the show. Would see it again and take others.

Freud’s last session is a fine play that touches topics such as marriage, sex, and politics from two different views: Freud (atheist) and Lewis (Jesus believer). It is so well written that the 2hr of play go unnoticed. There is high energy and the arguments from both individuals keep you engage is like you are being sucked into their world (time and period). I highly recommend it!