The Importance of Being Oscar

Original Theatre and Reading Rep presents

The Importance of Being Oscar

By Micheál Mac Liammóir

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Oscar Wilde became an icon on his death. 

But the life he lived was far more dramatic than anything he ever wrote.

A beautiful production - intimate and utterly compelling

Gyles Brandreth

This funny and fiercely moving show, features a tour de force central performance from Alastair Whatley, hailed as ★★★★★ "truly magnificent…phenomenal to watch” (Theatre and Tonic). 

Oscar, his rise and fall, his glory and his devastation, is conjured back to life through his own words and those of his fiercest champion, the fabled Irish writer Micheál Mac Liammóir. 

We meet the man who lived and loved without compromise, whilst creating some of the most famous – and famously funny – plays still adored by millions today.

Experience Oscar as you’ve never seen him before – real, raw, defiant.

This legendary play helped redefine our attitudes and appreciation of a man whose life became his work of art and is returning for a limited UK tour ahead of a London run. 

Directed by Michael Fentiman (Amelie, Jekyll & Hyde, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe) and produced by the Olivier nominated Original Theatre (Being Mr Wickham, The Interview, Birdsong).

Captivating… A mesmerising one-man journey through Oscar Wilde’s brilliant life and works

Broadway World

An elegant and electrifying revival

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Prices

Tickets from £29
Concessions from £24

The following concessions and discounts are available:

  • Groups/Members
  • Access

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Prices include all applicable fees & levies.
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Details

Venue: Main House

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes including a 20 minute interval

Show Times

Fri 15 May, 7:30pm
Sat 16 May, 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Accessibility

To book accessible tickets and discuss your access requirements, please contact our Box Office.
For more info on Accessibility, click here.

Advisory Info

Age guidance 12+

Original Theatre and Reading Rep presents

The Importance of Being Oscar

By Micheál Mac Liammóir

-

Oscar Wilde became an icon on his death. 

But the life he lived was far more dramatic than anything he ever wrote.

A beautiful production - intimate and utterly compelling

Gyles Brandreth

This funny and fiercely moving show, features a tour de force central performance from Alastair Whatley, hailed as ★★★★★ "truly magnificent…phenomenal to watch” (Theatre and Tonic). 

Oscar, his rise and fall, his glory and his devastation, is conjured back to life through his own words and those of his fiercest champion, the fabled Irish writer Micheál Mac Liammóir. 

We meet the man who lived and loved without compromise, whilst creating some of the most famous – and famously funny – plays still adored by millions today.

Experience Oscar as you’ve never seen him before – real, raw, defiant.

This legendary play helped redefine our attitudes and appreciation of a man whose life became his work of art and is returning for a limited UK tour ahead of a London run. 

Directed by Michael Fentiman (Amelie, Jekyll & Hyde, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe) and produced by the Olivier nominated Original Theatre (Being Mr Wickham, The Interview, Birdsong).

Captivating… A mesmerising one-man journey through Oscar Wilde’s brilliant life and works

Broadway World

An elegant and electrifying revival

The Spy in the Stalls
PRE-ORDER YOUR FOOD, DRINKS & ICE-CREAMS

Prices

Tickets from £29
Concessions from £24

The following concessions and discounts are available:

  • Groups/Members
  • Access

See More Save More - Multi-Buy Tickets

Prices include all applicable fees & levies.
Find out more about our concessions & discounts.

Details

Venue: Main House

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes including a 20 minute interval

Show Times

Fri 15 May, 7:30pm
Sat 16 May, 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Accessibility

To book accessible tickets and discuss your access requirements, please contact our Box Office.
For more info on Accessibility, click here.

Advisory Info

Age guidance 12+