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Theatre REVIEW: The Importance of Being Oscar - ★★★★



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.


By Micheál Mac Liammóir

Starring Alastair Whatley

Directed by Michael Fentiman


Told in the shadows of Reading Gaol, where Wilde was imprisoned, this strictly limited run will immerse audiences in a compelling journey through the loves and losses, successes and struggles of the iconic man - from the eccentric socialite to the imprisoned outcast.

A beautiful tribute to an icon of the world of theatre, liberally laced with Wilde's signature wit and wisdom and 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 Gaol. This one man show promises to be a Wilde-ly entertaining night.

Directed by Michael Fentiman (Amelie, Jekyll & Hyde, Lion Witch & Wardrobe).


Co-produced with the multi-award winning Reading Rep Theatre who brought you the critically acclaimed DORIAN, Jekyll & Hyde and Hedda Gabler.


‘Every bit as Wildeanly witty as Oscar at his best' The Irish Times on The Importance of Being Oscar


This production of The Importance of Being Oscar was performed at Reading Rep Theatre, 24 May - 8 June 2024


 

Where?


Original Theatre - Online




MIX UP REVIEWS:


Stewart - ★★★★

"Clearly a labour of love for all involved this is a riveting slice of the life of Oscar Wilde - with such an ouvre of magnificence it must be quite a task forming a highlights. The play itself is therefore very well constructed and wonderful snippets of work such as The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest are exemplary.

Alastair Whatley gives an excellent performance here and embues the quality and wit of the great writer. Its a one-man show is stylized and effective within its simplicity. As with other online productions the filming has many moments that enhance the production.

The latter half of the play, as Wilde is imprisoned and his letters take the main narrative, becomes a bit more sombre and the energy dips somewhat (the show, not the actors performance). However the production as a whole is very good, perhaps would be an extra star for anyone a bit more familiar with Wilde's work."









 



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