The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis

image of event
Add to favourites

Theatre (drama)

  • Venue 320
    Charlotte Chapel - Chapel
  • 19:30
  • Aug 16
  • 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Searchlight Theatre Company
  • Warnings and additional info: None
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

This critically acclaimed, award-winning comedy is back! Nigel Forde's 'sparkling script' and David Robinson's 'impressive Screwtape' (Stage) bring to life Lewis' classic book, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Five shows only, don't miss out! The story is set in Professor Screwtape's study, where Hell is an Oxbridge university. The play follows Screwtape's attempts to train his junior devils, including his protégé Wormwood, in the fine art of temptation. It remains faithful to the original text, characters and themes created by Lewis and holds three Edinburgh Fringe Sell-Out Show Awards.

Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].

General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Information not supplied

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

David Robinson 41 days ago

This is too good for TV. It's thought-provoking, fast-paced, brilliantly-acted and relies on the audience's intelligence so the impact of the performance lasts long after the play has ended. A superb adaptation of the Screwtape Letters and I'm not just saying this because the lead actor has the same name as me :-)

Report abuse

Paul Shephard 45 days ago

Great show from a fantastic company. Performing an award winning adaptation of a classic. Thank you , recommended

Report abuse

Snap Judgement 46 days ago

★★★☆☆ Enjoyable, despite the flaws

THE GOOD
* Script Tested by Time. Wit, pace, and devilish ponderings held up pretty well.
* Devil in the Details. Screwtape's performance was simply sinful – from his commanding presence to the mesmerising monologues.

THE NOT SO GOOD
* Echoing Ears. The church venue made the monologues sound like they were bounced off Hell's walls.
* Divine Drop-off. Act II was more sermon than satire, missing that witty critique of human existence present in Act I.

---
My Instagram for more reviews like this: @snap.judgement.reviews

Report abuse

Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.

There are no professional reviews for this show.

Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.

Please login to add a review

Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.