Oscar Wilde’s haunting tale of beauty, vanity and moral corruption, where eternal youth comes at a terrible price. Luke Thompson delivers a spellbinding performance of Wilde’s only novel.
Luke Thompson delivers a spellbinding performance of Oscar Wilde’s only novel - a dark, glittering masterpiece that explores the seductive power of beauty and the ruin of the soul.
When the charming and handsome Dorian Gray sees his portrait painted by artist Basil Hallward, he makes a fateful wish: that he might remain forever young while the picture bears the marks of time and sin. His wish is mysteriously granted, and as Dorian pursues a life of pleasure under the influence of the hedonistic Lord Henry Wotton, the portrait begins to reflect the corruption of his soul.
As years pass and Dorian’s face remains flawless, the painting grows hideous, revealing the consequences of his every cruelty and vice. Wilde’s novel is both a gothic horror and a sharp social satire - a story of temptation, secrecy, and the cost of eternal youth - as Dorian’s descent into darkness leads to an unforgettable, tragic climax.
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