Go offline with the Player FM app!
Oscar Wilde's trial and imprisonment - a short play
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on August 12, 2019 01:10 (). Last successful fetch was on February 20, 2019 14:01 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 183128764 series 40978
This short play explores the trial and imprisonment of Oscar Wilde. In 1895 the celebrated author and playwright was found guilty of gross indecency and sentenced to two years imprisonment, with hard labour. The words are taken directly from records held by The National Archives, particularly the petition that Wilde made to the Home Secretary seeking early release, and letters written about him to the governor of Reading Gaol.
This play was first performed as part of The National Archives;' Victorian Crime night in October 2016 and was subsequently performed as part of 'Museums Showoff', 'OUTing the Past Festival' and a 'Queer and the State' event. Find out here how we brought Oscar Wilde's words to life.
By Caroline Osborne-James
Cast (in order of appearance):
- Narrator: Lucy Fletcher
- Oscar Wilde: Gary Thorpe
- John Sholto Douglas (Marquess of Queensbury): Kevin Chambers
- Lily Wilde: Fleur Soper
- Chaplain: Liz Bryant
- An Irishwoman: Clarissa Angus
- More Adey: Jon Ryder-Oliver
510 episodes
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on August 12, 2019 01:10 (). Last successful fetch was on February 20, 2019 14:01 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 183128764 series 40978
This short play explores the trial and imprisonment of Oscar Wilde. In 1895 the celebrated author and playwright was found guilty of gross indecency and sentenced to two years imprisonment, with hard labour. The words are taken directly from records held by The National Archives, particularly the petition that Wilde made to the Home Secretary seeking early release, and letters written about him to the governor of Reading Gaol.
This play was first performed as part of The National Archives;' Victorian Crime night in October 2016 and was subsequently performed as part of 'Museums Showoff', 'OUTing the Past Festival' and a 'Queer and the State' event. Find out here how we brought Oscar Wilde's words to life.
By Caroline Osborne-James
Cast (in order of appearance):
- Narrator: Lucy Fletcher
- Oscar Wilde: Gary Thorpe
- John Sholto Douglas (Marquess of Queensbury): Kevin Chambers
- Lily Wilde: Fleur Soper
- Chaplain: Liz Bryant
- An Irishwoman: Clarissa Angus
- More Adey: Jon Ryder-Oliver
510 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.