About the show: Erin Shields’ Paradise Lost reinvents John Milton’s epic poem through a bold, contemporary lens. Satan, cast out of Heaven, seeks revenge by tempting humanity, setting the stage for a cosmic battle of free will versus divine power. Blending sharp wit, modern feminism, and classical mythology, Shields’ adaptation challenges traditional notions of good and evil while exploring oppression, rebellion, and knowledge. With rich language and a fresh perspective, this powerful play reimagines one of literature’s most profound stories, making it both deeply relevant and strikingly theatrical.

Know Before You Go:

• Run time: 2 hours and 40 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission
• Content Advisory: Please be advised that this production contains adult language, mature themes, scenes with sexual situations and implied nudity, and gunshots.
• Age appropriateness: Recommended for ages 12 and up.

"Paradise Lost" is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.mqlit.ca