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MERLIN HOLLAND
Nationality: British
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Merlin Holland's plays including theatres, agent, synopses, cast sizes, production and published dates
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De Profundis Picture of Dorian Gray, The Trials of Oscar Wilde, TheDe Profundis
Synopsis:
a narration of the full hoorror of Wilde's relationship with Bosie, the depths to which he has sunk, and the pale hope that there might now be a resurrection as he is about to be released.
Sheridan Morley, Spectator
Sheridan Morley, Spectator
Notes:
from the Poem by Oscar Wilde edited by Merlin Holland
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Organisations:
Moving Theatre
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Genre:
adaptation
Parts:
Male: 1 Female: - Other: -
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Top of PagePicture of Dorian Gray, The
Synopsis:
Set in the decadent world of Victorian London, a beautiful young man called Dorian Gray becomes infatuated by the exquisite portrait that Basil Hallward has painted of him. He makes a Faustian pact that he will remain forever young while the picture grows old. Adapted by Wilde's grandson Merlin Holland and John O'Connor, this is a gripping and hugely entertaining theatrical event.
Notes:
Original Playwright - Oscar Wilde. Adapted by John O'Connor and merlin holland
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Organisations:
European Arts Company
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Male: 3 Female: 1 Other: -
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Top of PageTrials of Oscar Wilde, The
I am one of those who are made for exceptions, not for laws.' - Oscar Wilde. Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and the zenith of Wilde's career. Less than 100 days later, he found himself a common prisoner sentenced to two years hard labour. So what happened during the trials and what did Wilde say? Was he harshly treated or the author of his own downfall? The play is based on the original words spoken in court.
Notes:
devised by Merlin Holland and John O'Connor?
1st Produced:
Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
03 May 2014
Organisations:
European Arts Company
1st Published:
Samuel French, London (2014) >>> 978-0573110115
Music:
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Genre:
verbatim theatre
Parts:
Male: 3 Female: - Other: playing 17 m 1 f
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