Lewis and Tolkien

Now Extended through March 8!

• SYNOPSIS
• CAST & CREW
• DATES & INFO
• PHOTOS
• IN THE PRESS

Presented in Taproot’s Isaac Studio Theatre. In the cozy Eagle and Child Pub, renowned authors C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien joust over pints and memories. Years after the Inklings, they have grown distant, diverging in matters of theology, marriage, and literature. In this fictional encounter, they delve into their personal and professional rivalries, igniting the stage with their wit and wisdom.

Cast:
Peter Cook – C.S. Lewis
Jeff Allen Pierce – J.R.R. Tolkien
Chloe Michele – Veronica Edwards

Understudies:
Michael Ramquist – C.S. Lewis
James Lyle – J.R.R. Tolkien
Ays Garcia – Veronica Edwards

Dates and Times

• Now extended through March 8
• Single tickets now on sale!
• Group sales now on sale! (more)
• Run Dates: January 22 – March 8, 2025
• Pay-What-You-Can performance: January 29 (more)
• Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission.
• Start Time: All evening performances begin at 7:30pm.

Location

• In Taproot's Isaac Studio Theatre; all seats are General Admission.

Tickets

• Price: $32-$50, dependent on day and time; fees may apply
• Ticket information: Click here for Matinee, PWYC, and other ticketing details.

Advisory

• Age Rec: 15+ (children under 5 are never admitted)
• Sensitivity Note: Coming soon.
• Public Health: Click here for health and safety policies.

Further Reading

• Study Guide: Lewis and Tolkien Study Guide (PDF)
• Read the Program: In your browser at Encore +, or as a downloadable PDF on Encore Spotlight.

Peter Cook and Jeff Allen Pierce toast in Lewis and Tolkien at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.

Peter Cook observes as Chloe Michele and Jeff Allen Pierce confer in Lewis and Tolkien at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.

Peter Cook and Chloe Michele have a laugh in Lewis and Tolkien at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.

Peter Cook and Jeff Allen Pierce debate in Lewis and Tolkien at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.

Peter Cook and Jeff Allen Pierce quaff ale as Chloe Michele looks on in Lewis and Tolkien at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.

To come...

Why is this show presented in Taproot’s Isaac Studio theatre? Taproot Theatre received a dedicated grant from the State of Washington for much-needed building improvements! In January and February of 2025, the Jewell Mainstage theatre will be closed to receive upgrades to the electrical system, improvements to the hearing loop system, and new seats!