The OffFest award-winning hit play of Brighton Fringe 2021, The Tragedy of Dorian Gray, returns with this stunning, black & white filmed version. Its 1965, the world has changed and London is swinging. In a studio in Chelsea, a young man is about to have his portrait painted. From there, Dorians story of fame, vanity, lust and corruption plays out against the changing music and fashions as the decades pass - a twisted odyssey of heartbreak, betrayal and a touch of bloody murder. "EXCELLENT - sticks a grubby fingernail into the canvas and twists into its cruel heart" (Lou Reviews)"Dark, rich and multi-layered " definitely one to savour" (North West End)THRILLING - Maximus Polling is beguiling as Dorian Gary (Gay London Life)Breathes new life and dimension into the dangerously charismatic Gray (Theatre & Arts Review)Sexy, provocative and hugely enjoyable (Boyz)COMPELLING - A wonderful performance from Polling (London Theatres 1)

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