Oscar Wilde Play Runs at Park Theatre

Micheál Mac Liammóir’s play, 'The Importance of Being Oscar', has commenced a month-long engagement at Park Theatre. The production follows a successful run at Jermyn Street Theatre. Alastair Whatley is the only actor on stage, presenting a tribute to Oscar Wilde, with an initial acknowledgement of Mac Liammóir.

A Life in Performance

The play, first performed by Mac Liammóir in 1960, spans two hours and chronicles the life and career of Oscar Wilde. Born in Dublin in 1854, Wilde was known for his wit and flamboyant style. He attended Trinity College and Oxford before achieving literary success with works like 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and plays. He married Constance Lloyd, with whom he had two sons, and published fairy tales. His career took a downturn when he was tried for gross indecency and served two years in prison, followed by exile in France.

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Whatley delivers the material with fluidity and self-assurance, reciting substantial extracts from Wilde's works, including 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol'. The performance is supported by a minimalist set and lighting. The play is described as a chronological account of Wilde's life and career.