The Beloved Son

Written by acclaimed playwright Murray Watts and performed by Andrew Harrison. The Beloved Son tells the gripping emotional journey of Henri Nouwen. In a moving solo performance by Andrew Harrison, the play explores 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 20th century.

Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch, Catholic priest, psychologist, and professor who reached the hieghts of academic success before abandoning everything to join the community of L'Arche, 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.

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