Members' Rewards prize draw: Shadowlands

Promotional film poster for Shadowlands featuring Huge Bonneville and Maggie Siff in mid-20th-century clothing against the backdrop of the Oxford skyline

WIN A WEST END THEATRE BREAK TO SEE SHADOWLANDS PLUS AN OVERNIGHT STAY AT ONE ALDWYCH

One lucky English Heritage member will win two tickets to see the critcally acclaimed Shadowlands plus an indulgent overnight stay at One Aldwych in central London.

Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington, Twenty Twelve) stars as C.S. Lewis alongside the acclaimed Maggie Siff (Mad Men, Sons of Anarchy, Billions) as the spirited American poet Joy Davidman whose unexpected love transforms the orderly academic life of C.S. Lewis – the celebrated author of The Chronicles of Narnia.

Photo of a king-size hotel bedroom at One Aldwych

What begins as a meeting of minds becomes an uplifting and powerful journey of love and the fragile beauty of life.

Based on a true story, Shadowlands is written by William Nicholson and was adapted from his own original BAFTA-Award-winning TV movie. It soon became a West End smash hit, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Play, followed by a triumphant Tony-Award-winning Broadway transfer.

In 1993 the play was adapted into a major feature film directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger, which subsequently won the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film.

★★★★ ‘TREMENDOUS. BONNEVILLE DAZZLES AS C.S. LEWIS IN THIS DIVINE REVIVAL’ The Guardian

Photo of a dish of scallops on a table at the restaurant Indigo

As well as a pair of theatre tickets, the winner will also enjoy a three-course, pre-theatre supper at Indigo and breakfast the next morning at One Aldwych. Ideally located in the heart of Covent Garden, One Aldwych is just steps away from the theatre and an abundance of extraordinary dining, museums and renowned shopping, with cornerstones of British culture within easy reach.

Originally a sell-out at Chichester Festival Theatre, Shadowlands, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, is playing at London’s Aldwych Theatre for a strictly limited run until 9 May 2026.

So, don’t delay – see below for how to enter today for a chance to win. You can also find out more information about Shadowlands and book tickets (from £30) at shadowlandsplay.com.

How to enter

To enter, complete our prize-draw form below by 11.59pm on Sunday 1 March 2026. The winner will be contacted by 13 March 2026. Good luck!

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  • 1. The Promoter

    1.1 The promoter is: English Heritage of The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EH.

  • 2. The prize draw

    2.1 The title of the prize draw is 'Win two tickets to see Shadowlands plus an overnight stay at One Aldwych'.

  • 3. How to enter

    3.1 The prize draw will run from 00:01am on 1 February 2026 to 11:59pm on 1 March 2026 inclusive.

    3.2 All prize-draw entries must be received by English Heritage by no later than 11:59pm on 1 March 2026. All prize-draw entries received after this time are automatically disqualified.

    3.3 Enter the prize draw by completing the online entry form provided.

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    (a) responsibility for prize-draw entries that are lost, mislaid, damaged or delayed in transit, regardless of cause including, for example, as a result of any postal failure, equipment failure, technical malfunction, systems, satellite, network, server, computer hardware or software failure of any kind; or

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  • 5. The prize

    5.1 One English Heritage member will win a pair of tickets to see Shadowlands at the Aldwych Theatre plus an overnight stay for two in a twin or double room, including breakfast and three-course pre-theatre supper for two at One Aldwych.

    5.2 The prize is valid for all Tuesday to Saturday evening performances until 30 April 2026.

    5.3 Exclusions may apply.

    5.4 Subject to availability.

    5.5 No cash alternative.

    5.6 Travel not included.

    5.7 Any additional expenses incurred are the responsibility of the winner. 

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