“Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.” 

“A beautiful production – intimate and utterly compelling” Gyles Brandreth

Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play The Importance of Being Oscar returns to London following a critically acclaimed run in 2025. 

Step beyond the footlights into the private world of Oscar Wilde.  

Immerse yourself in a compelling journey through the loves,losses, successes and struggles of the iconic man – from eccentric socialite to imprisoned outcast.   

A beautiful tribute to an icon 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) and produced by the Olivier nominated Original Theatre (Being Mr Wickham, The Interview, Birdsong), performed by Alastair Whatley.

 

Original Theatre & Reading Rep Theatre in association with Park Theatre.

 

  • Evenings

    19.30

    Thu & Sat

    15.00

  • Tickets

    £15 - £52.50

  • Genre

    Drama