Emery EntertainmentChristmas with C.S. Lewis

Emery Entertainment
presents
Christmas with C.S. Lewis
December 1st, 2024
Jeanné Wagner Theater
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

On sale: 9/27/24 at 10am

In the early years of his young adult life C S Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J R R Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien was convinced that the Jesus myth was the one true myth. That was the start of Lewis’ journey from Atheism to Christianity. From that point on Christmas, for Lewis, took on an entirely different meaning.

Here we find him at his home near Oxford on Christmas Eve hosting a group of Americans who are Christmassing in England. They are about to experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections which stimulates a whole range of emotions – curiosity, laughter, gladness and even some tears. Above all, they will discover how that encounter with Tolkien forever changed his Christmas celebrations.

Run time: 120 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission.

Age policy: Recommended for all ages. Children 13 months and under (babies-in-arms) do not require a ticket.