British actor David Payne invites fans of C.S. Lewis to a fireside chat when he presents “An Evening with C.S. Lewis” tonight, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in Ackerman Auditorium on the campus of Southern Adventist University.
Step back to 1963 as Lewis, portrayed by Payne, invites the audience into his home for a chat. Listen as he recalls the people and events that inspired him, his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien and how he nearly abandoned the Chronicles of Narnia.
Payne first encountered the British novelist when, as a teenager, he received Lewis’ best-selling book, “Screwtape Letters.” In the years since, he has gained a reputation for his portrayals of the famous author as well as a striking resemblance to Lewis.
Payne has performed “An Evening with C.S. Lewis” more than 500 times.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.
For more information: 423-236-2814.