Difference between revisions of "Shadowlands"
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| − | Nicholson | + | A 1985 television film, written by William Nicholson [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Nicholson_%28writer%29], subsequently adapted for the stage. The play relates the story of shy Oxford don and children's author C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Gresham. ''Shadowlands'' shows how love, and the risk of loss, transformed this great man's relationships, even with God. |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
| − | + | The play opened at the Queen's Theatre in London on 23 October 1989 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadowlands_(1985_film)]. | |
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==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | Directed by [[Janice Honeyman]] in 1991, with [[John Carson]] and [[Brian Murray]], nominated for several [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards]]. | + | Directed by [[Janice Honeyman]] in 1991, with [[John Carson]] and [[Brian Murray]], nominated for several [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards]]. Shirley Johnston. [[Brian Murray]] as Lewis, [[Ron Smerczak]], [[Norman Coombes]], [[Michael McCabe]] other roles. Baxter, 1990/91 Vita Awards. (Beeld, 2 Jul 1991) |
| − | ''Shadowlands'' by William Nicholson. (dir [[Keith Grenville]], [[Baxter Theatre]], 199*) | + | ''Shadowlands'' by William Nicholson. (dir [[Keith Grenville]], [[Baxter Theatre]], 199*) Keith Grenville Best Director Vita nominee, 1993, Norman Coombes Best Supporting Actor |
A new production opened at the [[Baxter Theatre]] on 17 May 1993 with [[John Carson]] as Lewis. (''The Big Friendly Giant'' programme, 1993). | A new production opened at the [[Baxter Theatre]] on 17 May 1993 with [[John Carson]] as Lewis. (''The Big Friendly Giant'' programme, 1993). | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[David Butler]] in Shadowlands, Business Day 24 May 2004. |
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| + | Michael McCabe, Brian Murray, Ron Smerzcak – Sh lands nominees DALRO Award | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | http://books.google.co.za/books/about/Shadowlands.html?id=wQIyS14aCAkC&redir_esc=y | + | [http://books.google.co.za/books/about/Shadowlands.html?id=wQIyS14aCAkC&redir_esc=y] |
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Revision as of 18:29, 10 June 2015
A 1985 television film, written by William Nicholson [1], subsequently adapted for the stage. The play relates the story of shy Oxford don and children's author C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Gresham. Shadowlands shows how love, and the risk of loss, transformed this great man's relationships, even with God.
Contents
The original text
The play opened at the Queen's Theatre in London on 23 October 1989 [2].
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Directed by Janice Honeyman in 1991, with John Carson and Brian Murray, nominated for several Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. Shirley Johnston. Brian Murray as Lewis, Ron Smerczak, Norman Coombes, Michael McCabe other roles. Baxter, 1990/91 Vita Awards. (Beeld, 2 Jul 1991)
Shadowlands by William Nicholson. (dir Keith Grenville, Baxter Theatre, 199*) Keith Grenville Best Director Vita nominee, 1993, Norman Coombes Best Supporting Actor
A new production opened at the Baxter Theatre on 17 May 1993 with John Carson as Lewis. (The Big Friendly Giant programme, 1993).
David Butler in Shadowlands, Business Day 24 May 2004.
Michael McCabe, Brian Murray, Ron Smerzcak – Sh lands nominees DALRO Award
Sources
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