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Wilde Without the Boy
08 January to 10 January
About Wilde Without the Boy
Directed by Gareth Armstrong
Starring Gerard Logan
The award-winning Wilde Without the Boy is Gareth Armstrong’s staging of ‘De Profundis’, Oscar Wilde’s searing letter to his gay lover, written from Reading Gaol.
It’s followed by a staging of Wilde’s brilliant poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol, which narrates the execution of a soldier convicted of murdering his wife.
Reviews
“Watching Logan work is like being privy to a wonder of nature and remains with you … A true masterpiece of solo performance.” ★★★★★
Edinburgh Festival Review
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
£12.00 – £14.00
A £1.50 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members, schools, groups and access bookers.
Dates & times:
Thursday 08 to Saturday 10 January 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 50 minutes, including an interval
Location:
Burton Taylor Studio
Age guidance:
12+
About Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas, family entertainment, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
The Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series, which brings unique events to various locations across the county.
The theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15,000 individuals annually, offering an extensive range of activities, including post-show discussions, workshops, work experience opportunities, holiday programs, a youth theatre, and a company for young performers.
Oxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages, within its community and online.
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