Christmas With C. S. Lewis @ Lexington Opera House

Christmas with C.S. Lewis Starring David Payne Is Coming to the

Lexington Opera House on Thursday, December 10, 2026

General On-Sale Begins Friday, September 18 at 10 A.M.

Local via Ticketmaster.com and LexingtonOperaHouse.com

LEXINGTON, KY (September 14, 2026) –– Christmas with C.S. Lewis Starring David Payne will bring the beloved author’s Christmas reflections and unforgettable stories to the Lexington Opera House on Thursday, December 10, 2026. In the early years of his young adult life, C.S. Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than a feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J.R.R. Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien was convinced that the Jesus myth was the one true myth. That was the start of Lewis’ journey from Atheism to Christianity.

From that point on, Christmas, for Lewis, took on an entirely different meaning. Here we find him at his home near Oxford on Christmas Eve, hosting a group of Americans who are Christmassing in England. They are about to experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections which stimulates a whole range of emotions – curiosity, laughter, gladness and even some tears. Above all, they will discover how that encounter with Tolkien forever changed his Christmas celebrations.

Since landing his first role as C.S. Lewis in the 1990s, David Payne has become the world’s foremost actor in the world of Lewis. He has performed as C.S. Lewis in more than 1,000 productions, in front of nearly 750,000 people. There almost seems to be a magical connection between Payne and his audiences. Throughout the entire performance, audience members feel as if they’re in the presence of the great author, scholar, and humorist as Payne completely embodies the role.

Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 A.M. on Friday, September 18, at ticketmaster.com, lexingtonoperahouse.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays. A special 50% off discount is available using promo code WRITER when purchased online.