Sorry! You missed The Judas Kiss at Duke of Yorks Theatre

Unfortunately, we don't have any information about upcoming performances of this show. Maybe we can interest you with something similar from the options below...

location

Saint Martin's Lane 85-88, London WC2N 4BG

The Judas Kiss

Closed April 6, 2013

An intense, witty and deeply-humane play

Time Out London

Why See The Judas Kiss?

Plays

A COMPELLING AND DEEPLY-MOVING DRAMA

Acclaimed Hollywood and British film actor Rupert Everett gives a tour- de-force performance as Oscar Wilde in this engrossing revival of David Hare's 1988 play. Making its West End transfer, The Judas Kiss is a powerful rendition of Wilde's imprisonment and exile due to a love affair with the young aristocrat Bosie, son of a prominent Marquess.

With a quiet but defiant sense of outrage, notable Director Niel Armfield and prodigious writer David Hare present a beautifully crafted story about having the courage to stick to one's convictions and its consequences in a conformist society.

WHAT IS THE JUDAS KISS ABOUT?

The play is split into two acts. The first half sees Wilde on the eve of his incarceration as he considers fleeing for the safety of another country. Precipitated by a love affair with the handsome and spoilt Lord Alfred Douglas, or Bosie as he is affectionately called, Wilde is charged with gross indecency and faces long term imprisonment. Cruelly abandoned by those who followed him during his glory days, Wilde awaits his fate at a hotel that becomes his Garden of Gethsemane. Strong in his resolve, he refuses to run and faces the consequences.

Act two sees Wilde released after two years in prison, exiled to Naples. Inexplicably still in a relationship with the clearly untrustworthy Bosie, he lives in extreme poverty, a stark contrast to his lavish lifestyle in London. Suffering from failing health and writer's block, Wilde faces his darkest hour yet.

show content hide content

Additional Information

Dates

Previews from: 9 January 2013

Opening night: 17 January 2013

Audience

For over-18s only, features frequent nudity

Run time

Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Cast

Rupert Everett
Freddie Fox
Cal Macaninch
Ben Hardy
Kirsty Oswald
Alister Cameron
Tom Colley

Creative

Written by David Hare
Directed by Neil Armfield

 

Nearby

Venue home

Venue home

location

Location

restaurantsDiningRestaurants
hotels

Hotels

Additional Information

seating chart
SeatingSeating map

Spread the word

Sound good to you? Share this page on social media and let your friends know about The Judas Kiss at Duke of Yorks Theatre.

Keep up to date

I want email news and updates for events in my area! Read how we protect your data.

Please note: The term Duke of Yorks Theatre and/or The Judas Kiss as well as all associated graphics, logos, and/or other trademarks, tradenames or copyrights are the property of the Duke of Yorks Theatre and/or The Judas Kiss and are used herein for factual descriptive purposes only. We are in no way associated with or authorized by the Duke of Yorks Theatre and/or The Judas Kiss and neither that entity nor any of its affiliates have licensed or endorsed us to sell tickets, goods and or services in conjunction with their events.