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Work is the curse of the drinking classes

ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL
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WORK IS THE CURSE OF THE DRINKING CLASSES

Paris, 1898, Oscar Wilde looks back on his extraordinarily colourful life and ruminates on love, fame, family and misfortune with his infamous wit and irreverence.

This hilarious but ultimately tragic story draws on Wilde’s letters, essays and anecdotes to bring this literary genius to life. It will appeal as much to those who know little about the man as it will to those who admire his work.

Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes has delighted audiences across the world, including the USA, Canada, India, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Bahrain and Ethiopia.

‘Funny and melancholic’ The Times

‘Charming and witty’ Irish Times

‘Fine and genuinely moving’ Festival Times, Edinburgh

‘I found myself finding out more about Wilde than any...Read More

About

WORK IS THE CURSE OF THE DRINKING CLASSES

Paris, 1898, Oscar Wilde looks back on his extraordinarily colourful life and ruminates on love, fame, family and misfortune with his infamous wit and irreverence.

This hilarious but ultimately tragic story draws on Wilde’s letters, essays and anecdotes to bring this literary genius to life. It will appeal as much to those who know little about the man as it will to those who admire his work.

Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes has delighted audiences across the world, including the USA, Canada, India, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Bahrain and Ethiopia.

‘Funny and melancholic’ The Times

‘Charming and witty’ Irish Times

‘Fine and genuinely moving’ Festival Times, Edinburgh

‘I found myself finding out more about Wilde than any lecturer in an entire semester of school could teach. A highly intelligent piece of writing that I would gladly recommend’ Ontario Arts Review

Written by Neil Titley


Starring Will Govan
Directed by Rebecca O’Connor

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