Lewis and Tolkien

By Dean Batali

Tickets go on sale to non-subscribers on November 17

2025 subscribers wishing to purchase tickets early should contact the Box Office at 206.781.9707. Group tickets go on sale November 12. (more)

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.

To come...

Dates and Times

Single tickets on sale to non-subscribers beginning November 17! 2025 subscribers wishing to purchase tickets early should contact the Taproot Box Office at 206.781.9707
Group sales on sale November 12. (more)
Run Dates: January 22 – February 22, 2025
Pay-What-You-Can performance: January 29 (more)
Run Time: To come.
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: To come (PDF)
Read the Program: To Come.

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!

Jan 22 – Feb 22, 2025