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From Tuesday 11 November to Saturday 15 November, Dublin Shakespeare will present 'Shadowlands' by William Nicholson. at 8pm in T@36 (the 'Teachers Club') in number 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin. .
Shadowlands is based on a true story of the British Author and Philosopher C. S. Lewis and poet Joy Davidman. Set in the male enclave of academic Oxford in the 1950s, their relationship starts as an exchange of literary correspondence and continues when Joy shows up in Oxford. Her intellectual assertiveness delights and refreshes Lewis, but appalls his condescending fellow academics who are further shocked when Lewis goes through a marriage of convenience with her for immigration purposes.
From tentative, timid beginnings their friendship develops into a deep abiding love which becomes brutally highlighted by Joy�s terminal illness and finally Lewis is forced to recognise the spiritual value of suffering, reconciling his hurt at losing Joy with his fervent belief in the beneficence of God.
The play is directed by Joe Jordan. Admission �15 (�12 concession). To book tickets telephone 085-843 2881.
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