07/15/2026
HE PERFORMED A ONE-MAN SHOW ABOUT OSCAR WILDE – WHAT HE DID ONSTAGE LEFT THE AUDIENCE BREATHLESS
You walk into a theater expecting a tribute to Oscar Wilde. What you get is a solo performer who becomes everyone—Wilde, his lovers, his enemies, even his jailers—with just a turn of his head. No props. No costume changes. Just pure storytelling that makes you forget you're watching one guy on a stage. This actor didn't just memorize lines; he channeled a century of pain and wit. But here's the thing: the original writer performed this in 1960, when being gay was still a crime. The show's climax? A gut-punch from Reading Gaol that hits harder than any modern drama. Watch it before it closes July 16.
Caught this play last week and still can't stop thinking about it. Full video's here if you're curious: https://geni.us/httpsCBS-news