A WILDE NIGHT: Celebrating the Life & Work of Oscar Wilde

Sunday 29th November, 17:00 – 19:30

‘To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance’ wrote the late, great Oscar Wilde.

In this after-hours event, join us at the Museum as we contemplate the teachings, the triumphs, and the injustices faced by the much-beloved playwright and poet. At the centre of our upcoming exhibition, Echoes from the Dock, Oscar’s trials and tribulations give us a starting point for thinking about the long fight for LGBTQ+ rights. However, more than a collection of painful experiences, he was a playful, intellectual, genius of his time.

In the creative and thought-provoking spirit of Oscar, we have lined up an extra-special evening of talks, performance, and crafts.

Come along, grab a drink, and ‘be yourself, everyone else is taken’…

Hear from Oscar-expert Anthony Delaney, who recently presented the History Hit documentary, A Very Victorian Scandal: The Trials of Oscar Wilde (not to mention his own History Hit podcast, After Dark!).

Didn’t get to see the Importance of Being Oscar? Don’t fret, it’s not too late to witness Alastair Whatley’s masterful performance as Oscar Wilde. Alastair will be rounding off the evening in the very dock where Oscar appeared for his hearing at Bow Street. 

Got ‘Wit and Wisdom’ to share? Visit our writing retreat to devise your own quotes, sayings, proverbs and mottos, in ‘Wildean’ style. Add them to the ‘Wall of Wit and Wisdom’ or put them in an envelope to be discovered later, the choice is yours…

We may have further additions to the schedule… so keep your ‘Wits’ about you!

Timings: doors open at 17:00, event ends at 19:30.

Conditions of entry: this event is recommended for anyone over the age of 18 years. 

Tickets: this event is in person at Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice

Prices to attend at the Museum: £10 regular admission/ £5 student tickets

PLEASE NOTE:

Photography will be taking place during this event. Images may be used on our website and social media platforms. If you do not wish to appear in any photographs captured, please speak to a member of museum staff