The world is a stage, but the
play is badly cast.
Oscar Wilde
I love the theatre!
I love everything about the theatre. And I’ve been extremely fortunate to see
the best of the best in London, New York and in Toronto. Last week I had the unmitigated
delight of witnessing one of the most magnificent performances that I’ve ever
seen – Rupert Everett starring in Judas Kiss.
Until now Rupert
Everett had clearly been the best interpreter of Oscar Wilde. His performances
in The Importance of Being Earnest and The Ideal Husband attest to that. But,
in this play, Rupert Everett didn’t interpret Oscar Wilde, nor did he play
Oscar Wilde; he channelled him. It was as though Rupert was not even in the
room. Oscar was present in all of his magnificence, his legendary wit and charm
on full display. And after all was said and done, it was Oscar who took the
curtain calls; not Rupert. For those of you like me, who share a love of
everything Oscar Wilde, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be in his
presence.
Don’t miss this
theatre tour de force. And, if you can afford it, spring for seats as close to
the stage as possible. You won’t want to miss a single word.
I sometimes think that God in
creating man somewhat overestimated his ability.
Oscar Wilde
Make someone smile
today.
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