Audiences are invited to a performance inspired by Milton’s poem Paradise Lost at Theatre Royal Winchester.

Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) is a retelling of the story of the beginning of everything, inspired by John Milton’s epic poem, Paradise Lost.

The poem concerns the biblical story of Adam and Eve being expelled from the Garden of Eden and explores the notion that God created everything out of fear of doing nothing.

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The show stars Olivier Award nominee, Sharif Afifi, known for his work in My Fair Lady (London Coliseum), Hadestown (National Theatre), and The Bands Visit (Donmar Warehouse).

His film and TV credits include Lockerbie (BBC/Netflix) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!.

Theatre company Lost Dog, which formed in 2004 to create and tour shows that blend theatre, text, dance, movement, comedy, and music, brings the production to life.

Lost Dog is also known for its adaptations of Romeo and Juliet and A Tale of Two Cities.

Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) uses words, music, and dance/physical movement to tell its story.

A post-show chat will follow the performance, which is set to be captioned.

The Theatre Royal hosts the performance on Wednesday, October 16 at 7.30pm.

Recommended age: 13+. For more information or to book tickets visit theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or call 01962 840 440.