Play: The Beloved Son - inspired by the Life of Henri Nouwen

There's a chance to see this new play: The Beloved Son, presented by Wayfarer Productions, written and directed by Murray Watts, performed by Andrew Harrison, at the Club for Acts and Actors, 20 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 9HP, on Thursday, 4 September at 7.30pm.

Henri Nouwen (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 Nouwen 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 Twentieth Century.

Admission is free. Donations welcome at the end of the show.