‘Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.’

Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play The Importance of Being Oscar returns to the stage following huge critical acclaim. Step beyond the footlights into the private world of Oscar Wilde for a compelling journey through the career and relationships of the iconic man. Featuring excerpts of many of his best-loved works including An Ideal Husband, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest and The Ballad of Reading of Gaol you will have the chance to meet the man beyond the pages. Told in the shadows of Reading Gaol, where Wilde was imprisoned, this strictly limited run will immerse audiences in the intoxicating charm of Oscar Wilde for a night that promises to be Widely entertaining.

Directed by Michael Fentiman (Amélie, Jekyll & Hyde, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) and produced by the multi award-winning Original Theatre who brought you the hit tours of Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d, Being Mr Wickham and Alan Bennett’s The Habit of Art.

Performances take place at 7:30pm on Tuesday 2nd June, and at 2:30pm and 7:30pm on Wednesday 3rd June.

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