Presented by Wayfarer Productions
Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Suitable for 12+
charity. comedy. family. live music. opera. play. poetry. storytelling.
From the producers of Mr Darwin’s Tree and Fire From Heaven comes a brand new play by Murray Watts and performed by Andrew Harrison.
Henri Nouen (1932 - 1996) was a Dutch Catholic priest, psychologist, and professor who reached the heights of academic success at Yale and Harvard before abandoning everything to join the community of L’Arche, Daybreak in Toronto.
He became part of a life-sharing movement, seeking to make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, exploring their unique talents and creating a welcoming home of friendship and belonging.
To some Henri Nouen put his brilliant career into reverse, risking the loss of reputation, to others his life was a prophetic challenge to church and society.
The Beloved Son is a moving solo performance, exploring hope and longing, family dynamics, sexual and emotional crisis, and the profound insights of a man who became one of the greatest spiritual writers of the 20th century.
“..an extraordinary tour de force… by turns poignant and laugh-out-loud… portray(ed) with grace and great humour…”
Picnics
Why not enjoy a delicious picnic whilst at the Theatre? Local supper club, Husk, offers gourmet picnic boxes delivered to our picnic field one hour before your show. More information and ordering here.