Join Dorian on a descent into debauchery. This Picture of Dorian Gray explores the 'Wildest' side of Dorian and the darker side of Wilde as we expose Mr. Gray's sensational secret. Why does he look so young? Why is he so unscarred by sin? And what became of that pleasant portrait Basil Hallward painted of him? Find out as Court Jester Theatre tackle this timeless tale. An absurd retelling in the highest fashion of fast fringe theatre. With a lavishly low budget and scandalising style, this show is not to be missed. The 'Wildest' soiree this summer season. "A thoroughly entertaining and quick witted production" - Thom Dibdin, All Edinburgh Theatre. Age Suitability: 12+ Warnings: strong language, violence and references to suicide. WRITTEN BY Oscar Wilde ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY Samuel Clarke LIGHTING DESIGN BY Megan Dunlop SET DESIGN BY Chloe Browne SOUND DESIGN BY �tain Saoirse Sweeney GRAPHIC DESIGN BY Sammi Watson CAST - Joseph Cathal, Samuel Clarke, Andrew Lodge, James O'Neill, Lucy Phillip, Talia Rivers, Finnian Smyth, Holly Walker RUNNING TIME 120 MINS INCLUDING AN INTERVAL About The Company Court Jester Theatre is company of theatre makers and collaborators based between Ireland and the UK. We create eccentric, absurdist and extravagant theatre with a focus on ensuring audience entertainment. The company has performed at Smock Alley's 'Scene and Heard' Festival, Forest Theatre, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Edinburgh's Assembly Roxy. We look forward to returning to Smock Alley's main space with our latest extravaganza.

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