Glynis Casson as Ada Leverson

OSCAR AND THE SPHINX
The show tells of the extraordinary friendship between Oscar Wilde and the writer and socialite Ada Leverson, who he called "Sphinx." Based on Ada Leverson's brilliant reminiscences, it covers the period from Oscar's greatest success to his downfall, imprisonment and exile. "Oscar and the Sphinx" gives a rich, funny and deeply affectionate new chapter to the Oscar Wilde legend.

 

 

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Glynis Casson as Ada Leverson

Glynis Casson plays Ada Leverson, Oscar Wilde's
letters to her are represented by the recorded voice of Alan Stanford and the piece is directed by Michael James Ford.

  
Glynis Casson as Ada Leverson


The duration of the show is fifty minutes. If a longer programme is required, we can also include"The Happy Prince " performed by Michael James Ford for a full performance.
"Oscar and the Sphinx" has been performed in Dublin in Bewley's Café Theatre for seven weeks for the 100th anniversary of his death in 2000. It has toured festivals and Great Houses all over Ireland. We were also invited to present both shows at the Hanagar Theatre in Cairo, the Chelsea Festival at the Cadogan Hotel, and the Oscar Wilde Festival in Enniskillen.