The Picture of Dorian Gray
Succession's Sarah Snook plays every role in this dazzling new production
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A dizzyingly beautiful tour de force. An embrace of theatre's past, present and future.
The Guardian
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Succession's Sarah Snook plays every role in this dazzling new production
Why see The Picture of Dorian Gray?
uk premiere!
Succession star Sarah Snook takes on a challenge worthy of the Roys as she returns to the stage in this novel new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, where she'll be playing every role! Created by Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams, this 'cine-theatre' production will use both live performance and video to create a vivid and exciting new iteration of the tale of the morally ambiguous artisto, who remains as young and vital as ever while his hidden portrait gathers the scars of his many sins.
Speaking on the venture, Snook commented "I am elated to return to the London stage in such an astonishing piece of theatre...From Oscar Wilde's remarkable original text to Kip Williams' stunning adaptation, this story of morality, innocence, narcissism, and consequence is going to be thrilling to recreate for a new audience. I can't wait." Based on this incredible casting, and the show's effusive reviews for its Syndey premiere, neither can we!
Key Information
Audience
12+
Run Time
Two hours with no interval
Dates
Finished 13 Apr 2024
Awards
2024 Olivier Awards
Nominations
- Best Actress - Sarah Snook
- Best Costume Design - Marg Horwell
Reviews
Customer reviews
5 reviews, average rating: (4.6 Stars)
David Doe
Outstanding
Absolutely stunning show. I really was so impressed. I thought Sarah Snook was brilliant. I honestlythink this was one of the best shows that I have ever seen.. ... Read more
Angus Forbes
Theatre reaches 21st century
I don’t see much theatre these days, but from the off it was clear that new ground was being broken. I see The Age newspaper, while praising he original production with Eryn Jean Norvill to the skies, called it a hybrid of stage and cinema. But that is lazy writing: Kip Williams’ creation has nothing to do with the cinema; the moving image need not be confined to such archaic terms. What the STC has rather done is to bring the theatre at last into the 21st century. Digital, if you will, has come of age.
The achievement of any actor playing the piece would be huge, and Sarah Snook took us on a wild and immensely moving ride. Her triumph was absolute. But the real star is Kip Williams.
Also, I was thrilled to see my favourite piece of Wilde’s writing performed under the proscenium arch. John Osborne wrote a theatrical adaptation in 1975 (which I did not see) but if he were alive today he would be looking back in anger at the limitations of stagecraft in that era.
Theatre Royal Haymarket is a treat in itself.
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David Barlow
Compelling
Saw the play tonight. Fantastic production to let Snook play every part - great integration with pre recorded video sequences. Use of a smartphone (you’ll have to go to find out). Moving screens and stage hands giving props to enhance the change of character. Ultimately though it is a great story and Sarah proves herself to be a phenomenal actress. Think the show could well win awards. ... Read more
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