The Importance of Being Oscar

Original Theatre & Reading Rep Theatre present   THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR  By Micheál Mac Liammóir   Starring Alastair Whatley  Directed by Michael Fentiman 

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

Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play The Importance of Being Oscar returns to the stage following huge critical acclaim and a hit London run.

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

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) 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

★★★★★ "Phenomenal… Alastair Whatley is truly magnificent as Wilde” Theatre and Tonic

★★★★★ “An evening of unmissable magic” Plays to See

★★★★ “Powerful” The Arts Desk