Oscar Wilde Society Oxford

Join us for a screening of the incredible silent film adaptation of Salome, starring Alla Nazimova! The film be followed by a disscussion 💚

Wildean love!

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Come and stain with crimson wine the gilt splendour of 'The Sphinx', the most Decadent of Wilde's poems. There will be plenty of good conversation also! 🌙🍇

The most vitally Important play. Hope to see you there, at Magdalen College, next Wednesday! 🌻

We're thrilled to announce this term's set of events! All shall be delightfully exuberant and utterly first-rate—and sometimes literary, too—so do come along. More anon on Earnest next week 🌻🍷🎩🎀🫖💚

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Q2PBXmfgpF72ZKtFA
Make haste: there are places for 25 people!

On Wednesday we shall return to our favourite room to read the marvellous comedy that is An Ideal Husband. Do come, if only to fulfil your lifelong ambition of reading Lord Goring (or fighting others for the part). Bring your own copy if you can! Do also bring any drinks that you might fancy, to make absolutely sure that there is a plentiful supply 🍷📖🎩

On Thursday, we shall grace several ancient and esteemed drinking establishments in Oxford: public houses! other colleges! Alcohol is optional. Being overdressed is impossible. Come and join us! We begin at Keble at 8, but in case you miss us, we'll advertise each location as the evening goes on. 🍇🍾💚

Join us for an evening of purple and gold! We shall read Salome and quench our thirst with the vine of Bacchus, safe from the moon as she casts her ominous light outside.
There will be soft drinks and tasty morsels also. Do bring a copy of the play, in English, if you have one. 🌙🍷

Hi all! Friday’s afternoon tea has to be postponed due to issues with our room booking. But don’t fear! We will announce its new date ASAP.

Join us this Sunday for our first event of the year! The pastries should taste all the better in the fine surroundings. "Do go there to cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things."

In anticipation of a new year of Wildean fun, we, the new committee, would like to introduce ourselves! Looking forward to sharing wine, or cucumber sandwiches, or an morsel of poetry at our upcoming events.

💚💚FINAL EVENT OF TERM💚💚
Join us at Keble College’s O’Reilly Theatre for a screening of the biopic Wilde (1997), followed by a trip to the bar! Here’s to one last night of decadence with the Oxford Wilde Society 🫡

💚A nice bright graphic for a nice bright start to Trinity!💚

You are invited to join The Oscar Wilde Society at Wadham College (Seminar Room 5) for an Afternoon Tea Party! Come along and discover more about Wilde's life, in his own words, through a biography in letters curated by your favourite Wildeans (us!).

Alternatively, come for a chat, cake, and cucumber sandwiches! From 12 till 4 we will be feasting and appreciating the life of Wilde. Be there!!

Until next time 💚💚

Could you imagine a better start to Trinity? Divine weather, Spring in bloom, and THE WILDE SOC TERM CARD 🍾💚

We’re stoked to be bringing so many lovely events to Trinity!! There’s something for everyone, seasoned Wildeans and new faces alike! Come along for a break from exam season, a chance to meet new people, and lots of bookish escapades!

As always, message us if you have any questions about the society or our events! MORE INFO WILL BE POSTED CLOSE TO EVENTS, SO MAKE SURE YOU’RE FOLLOWING US 🫡🫡

Photographs from today’s visit to the Magdalen College Old Library! We were given access to a delightful selection of Wilde documents and first editions by the lovely team at — including a first edition Ballad of Reading Gaol! There were also more obscure objects like an engraving by Wilde that was found on his Magdalen room window! Members were also shown the frantic letter sent to Constance by Wilde upon receiving the infamous Queensberry card that triggered the libel trial and Wilde’s ultimate arrest. Thanks to everybody who came, and we look forward to seeing everybody next term! It has been a wonderful Hilary of Wildean fun, and we look forward to bringing you more exciting events for the Summer 🥰💚

Dear Wildeans,

We have TWO exciting events coming up this Friday! Follow the link below to RSVP for our Magdalen College Library visit (30 spaces available). This event is a special chance to be shown around Magdalen's Library and Archives collections related to Oscar Wilde. The college is home to some rare and exciting documents, so this event is not to be missed!

RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/TNdRkDrmYPMg86fd9

We would also like to announce that we will be co-hosting an event with KEBLE ARTS FESTIVAL on Friday at 1:30pm! Our DECADENT POETRY WORKSHOP will be held at Keble College, with more details TBC in the next few days! Come and hear Olivia'a short talk on 1890s Decadence, explore the legacy of the genre, and have a go at writing your own Decadent piece!

Any questions, shoot us an email or message. These events are looking to be some of our most popular yet, so don't miss out 💚

Wildean Love!

It's that time again. Hilary term giving you the blues? In need of a break in between deadlines? Feeling not so social? Join us and Oxford Irish Society THIS SUNDAY for an evening of Wilde reading, wine drinking, and fun having!! 🍷📖🎉

****£2 ENTRY TO COVER COST OF REFRESHMENTS****

This week's play will be THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, so embrace your inner bunburyist! On top of this, we want to see your very best Wilde disguise for our OSCAR WILDE LOOKALIKE CONTEST

You must either:
• Undergo total dandification, and make yourself look like the man, the legend, Mr. Wilde Himself
OR
• Take a photo with somebody who looks like Oscar Wilde! This could be someone you know, or a person you see in the street!
Either way, we can't wait to crown our own Sanctus Oscar (and give you a worthy prize, of course)

Itching for Sunday to come already? We know how you feel. Check out the details below and mark the evening in your calendars! Reading WILL be followed by a visit to Spoons, so if you can't make the earlier event then do join us later!!

WHERE?: The Oscar Wilde Room, Magdalen College
WHEN?: 7:00PM on Sunday 19 February

Wildean Love!!

Some photos from this week's Wine & Wilde!! Was lovely to see such a nice turnout 💚 Keep an eye out for news about our next reading night soon.... 👀

Hello and a Happy Hilary!

We are so excited to reveal our latest termcard and the exciting events ahead! More information shall be revealed nearer the time, but we hope to see as many faces, old and new, as possible!

Do message us with any questions, and get excited for our first event.... FILM NIGHT 🍿💚

Join us at the Keble College O'Reilly Theatre, at 7:30pm on Friday 20 January for a screening of The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960). Below you will find a brief synopsis. Bring your own refreshments and get ready to kick off the new year properly!

At the height of his fame, Oscar Wilde angers the Marquis of Queensberry by having what is believed to be a romantic relationship with Queensberry's son Lord Alfred Douglas, who is twenty years Wilde's junior. When Queensberry slanders Wilde, the artist decides to take the matter to court and brings about his own downfall...

With much-missed Wildean love,
Oscar Wilde Society Oxford

3 days until Narcissus opens!!!

Get your tickets!!

https://www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/narcissus

Thanks so much for checking us out at this year's Freshers Fair stall!! It was so nice meeting new Wilde fans and we hope to see you all at our first event (with more details announced shortly!). If you didn't manage to make it, don't worry! Follow this link and enter your email to be added to our mailing list 💕 https://forms.gle/pVpo4jZjFU73tGVHA

💖 TERMCARD!!!! 💖

IT'S HERE!!! A fab lineup of events for you all this term, both academic and social!! More details to follow closer the time 😌

If you'd like more info about what to expect from Wilde Soc then you'd better meet us at the FRESHERS FAIR 🎉 (we may or may not have something super cool there for you so don't miss out xoxo)

wildean love

💚ANNOUNCEMENT💚

Tickets have now been released for NARCISSUS, a play of fin-de-siècle self discovery produced by the Wilde Society's own Green Carnation Productions !!

Buy your tickets QUICK at https://www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/narcissus

We hope to see you all there!!

Fascinating new lecture by an Oscar Wilde scholar! Highly recommend giving it a watch.

Oscar Wilde: An Irishman in London How did Oscar Wilde, an Irishman, fit into London society? What did he think about the most prominent political question of the day, Home Rule for Ireland? W...

Greetings all,

Another repost from the OUDS page. The Wilde Soc Play is now a reality, and you can audition for it!! If you wanna do that, read below for more info:

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!!! NARCISSUS AUDITIONS !!!

Green Carnation Productions is proud to have started work on its first play, Narcissus. Narcissus will be coming to the BT in early MT.

Narcissus is a piece of new writing that adapts the Greek myth to a Victorian setting. The Greek world had a huge impact on Victorian writers and thinkers. We think the Narcissus myth in particular is a good lens into the more neglected realms of the Victorian world. Narcissus, known for his looks and charm, loved by boys and girls alike, with a touch of arrogance and a mountain of confidence - it’s easy to see why this myth was so attractive.
This is a play about identity, sexuality, the late victorian world, and much else that’s important. And that’s why you should all audition.

Auditions will be Tuesday and Wednesday of 8th week. Sign up through this form. Please indicate ALL THE TIMES you are available (the form doesn't actually let you do that, and I dunno how to fix it, so just indicate all the times you're free in the 'anything more' section). Please fill this in by 10pm Monday.

https://forms.gle/iQ54Bw3zeq8w9Gzm6

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