Curious islanders are invited to join the celebrated playwright, Oscar Wilde, on a guided walk in his former footsteps in Ryde.
Curious islanders are invited to join the celebrated playwright, Oscar Wilde, on a guided walk in his former footsteps in Ryde.
In 1884, Wilde delivered a lecture ‘On Dress’ at Ryde Town Hall as part of an international speaking tour. Famous and infamous in equal measure, Wilde drew crowds who came to be entertained but stayed to be informed. Much of what the great man had to say still speaks to us today, albeit with our far less formal attire. 140 years on, the spectre of Wilde still haunts Union Street.
The route begins outside the Town Hall in Lind Street at 10.30am on Sunday 14 June. We then weave down Union Street past Hughes & Mullins, royal photographers who captured an iconic image of Wilde. We saunter along the esplanade to a final stop at Appley Tower where the emboldened may climb to the top for panoramic views of Puckpool Park and the Solent.
The walk will include a Whisper system, audio headsets which allow the audience to easily follow and hear the performance.
Written by Jason Watts
Performed by Si Lynch
Revival Director Cody Pevreall
Originally directed by Rebecca Tremain
Creative Producer Franko Figueiredo for StoneCrabs Theatre
This series of performed walks or promenade performances is part of the Can You Hear Us? project from Creative Island, supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
StoneCrabs Theatre is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Queer Heritage and Collections Network, Historic England, and the Isle of Wight Council.
Curious islanders are invited to join the celebrated playwright, Oscar Wilde, on a guided walk in his former footsteps in Ryde.
Curious islanders are invited to join the celebrated playwright, Oscar Wilde, on a guided walk in his former footsteps in Ryde.
In 1884, Wilde delivered a lecture ‘On Dress’ at Ryde Town Hall as part of an international speaking tour. Famous and infamous in equal measure, Wilde drew crowds who came to be entertained but stayed to be informed. Much of what the great man had to say still speaks to us today, albeit with our far less formal attire. 140 years on, the spectre of Wilde still haunts Union Street.
The route begins outside the Town Hall in Lind Street at 10.30am on Sunday 14 June. We then weave down Union Street past Hughes & Mullins, royal photographers who captured an iconic image of Wilde. We saunter along the esplanade to a final stop at Appley Tower where the emboldened may climb to the top for panoramic views of Puckpool Park and the Solent.
The walk will include a Whisper system, audio headsets which allow the audience to easily follow and hear the performance.
Written by Jason Watts
Performed by Si Lynch
Revival Director Cody Pevreall
Originally directed by Rebecca Tremain
Creative Producer Franko Figueiredo for StoneCrabs Theatre
This series of performed walks or promenade performances is part of the Can You Hear Us? project from Creative Island, supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
StoneCrabs Theatre is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Queer Heritage and Collections Network, Historic England, and the Isle of Wight Council.
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
- Paid parking
Refund Policy
Location
Ryde
Ryde Town Hall
Lind Street Ryde PO33 2NQ
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