C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce

I went with a group of friends and a married couple. Everybody had a different opinion on this show. I sat in the second row and the theater is cozy and you don’t miss anything. That’s definitely one of the pluses. It was a very surreal show, and it was difficult to understand some of the concepts on the surface. But it’s definitely a thought provoking show and anything that has you debating it’s merit’s 20 minutes after you leave is worth the trip alone. I think some of the themes were underlying towards Christian beliefs, at least that was my interpretation. Anyways, if the topics of Heaven and Hell, right vs wrong interest you, then give this show a shot. The actors did a great job, since their were only 3 of them changing characters constantly!

Went we my guy friends and I think they didn’t get it haha. I am pretty sure this was written high or on some sort of drugs… The beginning was really weird but after you go over the –not your reality– you realize that the story is quite beautiful. About life, love, forgiveness, becoming what your soul really is, spiritual but not necessary Christian, I think this was a very beautiful story, written with talent and a lot of depth. Go with an open mind and don’t take it literally :)

Talented actors and challenging roles equal an excellent performance. Those unfamiliar with Lewis and his Christian apologetics will find this eye opening. Those who are already fans will be delighted with this production.

I never read C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. I think if you read the book and enjoyed it, then the adaptation of the book into a play would appeal to you more. For me the subject matter would not prompt me to read C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. The story is a fantasy about Heaven and Hell. A bus takes people, who we figure out are ghosts, from Hell to the outskirts of Heaven. The three actors playing multiple roles were fantastic. I just felt the fantasy was beyond what I can understand in my imagination of what Heaven and Hell is. The play is not very preachy, which I appreciate. C.S. Lewis’ play/​book is based on the Christian ideas of Heaven and Hell. Maybe that is why I didn’t relate to it much. But I encourage you to look into the play and book and not rely on my review about the play, just because I couldn’t relate to the material doesn’t mean you will not.

If you are a fan of CS Lewis’ novel The Great Divorce you will probably enjoy this performance on a live stage.
If you never heard of this CS Lewis’ novel and wish to see this well performed adaptation of the novel, read up on the story! I do not recommend see the play without knowledge of the characters in this story.
After reading the briefs for The Great Divorce on Wikipedia AFTER I saw the play I have to say the performances by the three actor & actress is 5-​stars.