OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Michael James Ford  Glynis Casson 

• Adapted / Translated From

  Ada Leverson

• Author Notes

  Adapted from the works of Ada Leverson.

• Synopsis

  Ada Leverson, otherwise known as the "Gilded Sphinx of Golden Memory", was regarded as a match for Oscar Wilde in style, wit and intellect and remained loyal to Wilde from his days of triumph to his tragic demise. Telling the story of the extraordinary friendship between Wilde and Leverson, this play is based on her reminiscences and incorporates her parodies of Wilde's work.

• Play Type

  Adaptation/Translation
  

  Number Of Acts

  One Act

Cast size

• Female

  1

• Total

  1

• Cast Notes

  The original production also used six recorded voices. See original production for details.

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  01 August 2000

• Production Notes

  The play was original presented in association with the Oscar Wilde Literary Society alongside Wilde's 'The Happy Prince'.

• Producer

  Produced by Bewley’s Cafe Theatre

• Original Venue

  Bewley's Café Theatre
  

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and promotional flyer.