Over 60% off The Importance of Being Oscar tickets at Darlington Hippodrome - experience Oscar Wilde as you've never seen him before!
Oscar Wilde became an icon in death, but the life he lived was far more dramatic than anything he ever wrote. This funny and fiercely moving production features a tour de force performance from Alastair Whatley, bringing Wilde’s rise and fall, triumphs and tragedies vividly back to life through his own words and those of his greatest champion, Micheál Mac Liammóir.
Starring Alastair Whatley as Oscar Wilde in an acclaimed one-man show
Step into the extraordinary world of one of literature’s greatest figures as Wilde’s remarkable story unfolds on stage. From celebrated playwright and socialite to imprisoned outcast, The Importance of Being Oscar explores the loves, losses, successes and struggles of a man who lived and loved without compromise.
- Starring Alastair Whatley in a critically acclaimed central performance
- A moving and humorous exploration of Oscar Wilde's extraordinary life
- Features Wilde's own words alongside Micheál Mac Liammóir's celebrated play
- Includes excerpts from Wilde's most famous works and writings
- Directed by Michael Fentiman and produced by Olivier Award-nominated Original Theatre
Experience one of theatre's most celebrated figures brought vividly back to life
- Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026 - Thursday 16 July 2026
- Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes
- Age Guidance: 12+
- Seating: You will be allocated best seats available after booking.
- Venue: Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RQ
A captivating tribute to an iconic writer whose life became his greatest work of art
Through Wilde’s own words and unforgettable stories, audiences will encounter a man who challenged convention, inspired generations and created some of the most beloved and enduring works in English literature. Real, raw and defiant, this powerful production offers an intimate portrait of the man behind the legend.
This legendary play helped redefine attitudes towards Oscar Wilde and remains a compelling celebration of his wit, wisdom and resilience. Returning for a limited UK tour ahead of a London run, it continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and theatrical brilliance.
Book The Importance of Being Oscar tickets today and don't miss this moving, witty and unforgettable portrait of one of the greatest literary figures of all time at Darlington Hippodrome.