The Great Divorce (2015)
About the show
FPA Theatre presents C.S. Lewis’ classic theological fantasy; some of Lewis' most provocative and fiercely funny characters take a day trip from Hell to Paradise—a trip that leaves no one unchanged. More…
The story takes you to the outskirts of Heaven where the decision to stay or return to the familiar 'Grey Town' below proves to be harder than imagined. Over a dozen witty characters tell this fantastical morality tale about human choices. On the bus is a man who is going to Heaven to demand his 'rights', a woman who can't stop grumbling, a gentleman who 'likes' Heaven but staying there means giving up his precious pet lizard, and a carpetbagger who has seen it all and believes Heaven and Hell are just a propaganda stunt run by the same people. As each ghost is welcomed by a celestial spirit, the choice of staying or going back brings vivid clarity to the 'great divorce' between Heaven and Hell.
Member Reviews (11)
MEMBERS SAY:
See it if You are a fan of CS Lewis' writings
Don't see it if You are against religion
See it if You are excited about a play that focuses exploring and illustrating a philosophical point of view. Ideas interest you.
Don't see it if Philosophy bores you.
See it if you are familiar with and like C.S. Lewis and if you enjoy humor with your religion.
Don't see it if you get dizzy with moving graphics in the background or if you don't enjoy theater exploring Christianity.
See it if you are interested because you read the book; you like philosophy, strange and boring plays
Don't see it if you're looking for a fun play. This play was hard to follow, uber weird and I had no interest.
See it if you like to be challenged. Very deep & profound. Lewis at his best.
Don't see it if want light and fluffy. Very deep play. Sometimes hard to follow. Nof for everyone.
See it if You need to chuckle
Don't see it if With indigestion
See it if Your looking for a deep play
Don't see it if Your looking for fun or a musical. It was strange.
See it if In this fantasy everyone is affected by its plot- no stone is left unturned but the show didn't feel relevantly modern. Absorbing though
Don't see it if You don't like the author of this play
See it if Did not see
Don't see it if Did not see yet
See it if You enjoy a unique trip as you enjoy actors playing many roles. I hope this show comes back!
Don't see it if If you don't like slightly fantastical Sequences and multiple characters
See it if H
Don't see it if G
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