oscillatingtorment: a fanciful depiction of Oscar Wilde within the theatrical setting of Düsseldorf
In the heart of Düsseldorf, the Düsseldorfer Schauspielbühne is set to stage a unique production, "Oscar Wilde's Märchen erzählt im Gefängnis von Reading." This three-hour performance, scheduled for March 25, April 4, 14, and 20, as well as May 10, promises an enchanting and emotional journey for its audience.
The production, directed by André Kaczmarczyk and featuring music by Matts Johan Leenders, is a text collage based on Wilde's works and historical records. The story unfolds in Wilde's cell in Reading Prison, with movable gray walls and bars, providing a stark contrast to the fantastical elements that follow.
The fairy tale "The Happy Prince" takes a tragic turn in this production, with the statue's lead heart and a dead swallow being carried to the garden of paradise. The prince in this production is depicted as a queer knight, clad in a pink suit of armor and adorned with waist-length locks.
Georgette Dee, a Berlin trans-diva and cabaret artist, appears as a singing guest star and the mother of Oscar Wilde in the production. She enchants the audience with her chansons, quoting Wilde's famous line, "Each man kills the thing he loves."
Thomas Wittmann plays Martin, a friendly warden, while Yascha Finn Nolting takes on the role of Oscar Wilde. Michael Fünfschilling portrays a nightingale that sacrifices itself for the love of a student, but ultimately faces rejection.
The production's style could be described as a surreal cabaret, featuring scenes that delight in silver fans, feather boas, and champagne glasses. The emotional violin music, under the direction of Matts Johan Leenders, adds a poignant touch to the narrative.
Yascha Finn Nolting's character breaks through the cell walls with dreamy memories, transporting the audience into Wilde's imaginative world. Wilde was imprisoned for his homosexuality and spent two years in Reading Prison, where his health and energy deteriorated.
For those interested in attending the performances, tickets and information can be found at www.dhaus.de. Don't miss this captivating retelling of Oscar Wilde's fairy tales, set against the backdrop of his own imprisonment.
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