First published in 1888 and described by Oscar as "not for children, but for childlike people from eighteen to eighty", Wilde’s charming, deeply personal stories of statues and swallows, nightingales and lovers, mermaids and witches come to life in three unique adaptations by Kevin P. Joyce, Ellie Garvey and Chad Chenail. Each story explores themes of love, loss, self sacrifice and humanity. Join us as we explore these tales of wit, whimsy, wisdom and woe by Oscar Wilde.
"The Happy Prince"
In "The Happy Prince", a golden statue of a former Prince sits smiling above the suffering people of his town. Through the help of a migrating swallow the Prince sheds his gold and jewels for the benefit of his suffering populus.
"The Nightengale and the Rose"
A student is in love with a wealthy maid who has agreed to let him escort her to a dance if he can produce a red rose...in the midst of winter. With the help of a nightingale's fatal song and a moonlit spell the student gets his red rose.
"The Fisherman and his Soul"
A sweeping story that chronicles a Fisherman who detaches himself from his soul so as to live with the mermaid he has fallen in love with and the consequences that follow.
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