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2 days ago · In this week's episode, learn all about Oscar Wilde, the famous Anglo-Irish playwright who is still remembered for his dazzling wit, and hear the tragic tale of his downfall due to the harsh social attitudes of the time.
5 days ago · Adapted from Oscar Wilde’s play, Richard Strauss’s one-act Salome depicts the Feast of Herod and the killing of John the Baptist, culminating with one of the most notoriously difficult passages in the dramatic-soprano repertoire, sealed with its infamous kiss. The titular Salome is surrounded by her hallucinatory stepfather, the tetrarch ...
2 days ago · Oscar Wilde was one of the most renowned English authors in the late 19th century. His prolific writings that ranged from plays, poems, novels, and stories, were often praised for their unique wit and humor. A collection of Classic Short Stories by Oscar Wilde is a true compilation of his genius, with 17 stories that have stood the test of time and still captivate readers of all ages. Reading ...
6 days ago · MAY 10 – JUNE 2, 2024. WORLD PREMIERE OF THORNTON WILDER’S UNFINISHED FULL-LENGTH PLAY. COMPLETED BY KIRK LYNN. DIRECTED BY ROB MELROSE. NEUHAUS THEATRE. “A love letter to the Alley Theatre audience” – PAPER CITY. Thornton Wilder’s unfinished masterpiece comes to life for the first time, and you play a vital role!
5 days ago · For many years, this was the only stage drama about Wilde, but his plays have been consistently revived. Although a slightly imbalanced two-act drama, it remains an entertaining and poignant ...
5 days ago · IN April 1984, Pentameters Theatre in Hampstead ran the first performance of Neil Titley’s one-man play about Oscar Wilde: Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes. Forty years to the day, it’s on again. The play is set in Paris, 1898. Oscar is sitting at a café watching the world go by.
1 day ago · Oscar Wilde, an icon of decadence from the 19th century, is renowned for his witty and glamorous style. But he was also a formidable poet, whose works incorporate themes of beauty, misery, and religious faith. In this article, we explore what Oscar Wilde’s poetry is mainly about, examining some of his finest works and his larger themes.
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