Oscar Wilde: writer, wit & the first modern celebrity.
From his childhood in Ireland to his artistic circle in Chelsea & glittering West End first nights, to the criminal trial of the age, we chart Oscar's extraordinary journey & discuss his enduring appeal & legacy.
Simon Whitehouse is a (recovering) actor, lecturer, presenter, Alexander Technique & voice teacher & award winning London Blue Badge Guide. He regularly guides for Arts Society groups on their Visits Programmes in addition to his lecture offerings.
He has worked as a guide lecturer in house at Shakespeare’s Globe, the Royal Opera House, the BBC & the National Gallery, guiding a wide variety of public & private tours.
He is on the faculty of Ithaca College and also lectures for the Blue Badge Guide training course on the performing arts & English literature modules.
Simon’s specialisms & passions are theatre, literature, fashion & art history, but whatever the subject, Simon will weave a wonderful story from it!