EPISODE · Mar 5, 2025 · 9 MIN
Peter Cook on Playing CS Lewis in Lewis and Tolkein at the Taproot Theatre
from SPIRIT 105.3 Moments · host Purposely
Did you read The Chronicles of Narnia when you were a kid? Maybe you're like me and you'll read them for the rest of your life. The seven books written by CS Lewis tell the tale of a Lion named Aslan, who represents Jesus Christ and what he came to do in our world. Listen to this: "I Am in Your World, said Aslan, but there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason you were brought to Narnia that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there."Peter Cook, who portrays C.S. Lewis in the play "Lewis and Tolkien" at the Taproot Theater, shares his experience and insights into playing him, and how studying Lewis's life and friendships, particularly with J.R.R. Tolkien, has impacted his own views on relationships and grief. Click PLAY for more!
What this episode covers
Did you read The Chronicles of Narnia when you were a kid? Maybe you're like me and you'll read them for the rest of your life. The seven books written by CS Lewis tell the tale of a Lion named Aslan, who represents Jesus Christ and what he came to do in our world. Listen to this: "I Am in Your World, said Aslan, but there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason you were brought to Narnia that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there."Peter Cook, who portrays C.S. Lewis in the play "Lewis and Tolkien" at the Taproot Theater, shares his experience and insights into playing him, and how studying Lewis's life and friendships, particularly with J.R.R. Tolkien, has impacted his own views on relationships and grief. Click PLAY for more!
NOW PLAYING
Peter Cook on Playing CS Lewis in Lewis and Tolkein at the Taproot Theatre
No transcript for this episode yet