The Importance of Being Oscar

Alastair Whatley stars in Micheál Mac Liammóir's one-man play about the life and works of Oscar Wilde, directed by Michael Fentiman.

Original Theatre and Reading Rep present Micheál Mac Liammóir's The Importance of Being Oscar, a one-man show starring Alastair Whatley and directed by Michael Fentiman. Set in the shadows of Reading Gaol, it traces Oscar Wilde's loves, losses, successes and struggles, weaving in excerpts from works including An Ideal Husband, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest and The Ballad of Reading Gaol. The production runs for 1hr 30mins plus interval and is recommended for ages 10+, containing sensitive themes of death and homophobia.