A man holds himself up on a chair as if he’s floating in mid-air. He is wearing a shirt and suit trousers but is soaking wet. Water falls from above. The spotlight above him creates his shadow on the floor underneath him.
A man holds himself up on a chair as if he’s floating in mid-air. He is wearing a shirt and suit trousers but is soaking wet. Water falls from above. The spotlight above him creates his shadow on the floor underneath him.

Paradise Lost

(lies unopened beside me)

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About Paradise Lost

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5 Stars

A heavenly new take on Milton

Evening Standard

A one man staging of Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost and not like whatever came into your head when you read the first bit of that sentence. Combining theatre, comedy and movement, this is a journey through the story of the creation of everything, condensed into 75 minutes.

It is a show which brings you the highlights of this well-known but often forgotten story beginning with Lucifer’s rebellion and ending with Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. A single man plays all the characters, creates all the scenes and, despite his best efforts, falls a little short of perfection.

A show for anyone who has created anything (child, garden, paper aeroplane) and then watched it spiral out of control.

Presented by Lost Dog.

Gallery

  • A man in a pink shirt reaches his hands up above his head, looking at them intensely. With his head tilted back, we can see his thick dark beard. Around him is total darkness, except for the white spotlight above him.
  • A man is sat in a grey suit and pink shirt, reading a book. He has dark hair and a dark beard. He looks out from above his book, his expression is reflective.
  • A man stands, drenched in water, gesturing in front of him. He wears an orange shirt and black dress trousers. Behind him is a wooden chair set against a black backdrop. He looks as if he is watching something shocking unfold in front of him.
  • A man stands with his arms out in a bold and striking pose. He wears a transparent, skin-toned top. He has dark hair and a thick dark beard. Behind him is a smoky stage. His expression suggests that he has just done something physically exhaustive.

We want you to feel welcome at CFT. You’ll find guidance on content here; please be aware that by reading this, elements of the plot may be revealed. Please note that this may be updated nearer the time of the production as staging details are confirmed.

If you have any questions or feedback, or would like further information, do email us at hello@cft.org.uk.

Content and themes

Some occasional use of swearing and adult themes.

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