Unveiling Oscar’s Bust at the Irish Embassy, Paris
Rupert Nye reports on the event marking the 125th anniversary of Wilde’s death in Paris
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The Oscar Wilde Society brings together readers, scholars, and enthusiasts to explore Wilde’s writing, life, and continuing influence. Membership includes Society publications, invitations to talks and visits, and the chance to take part in informed, thoughtful conversation about Wilde’s work.
Joining is a way to support the Society’s work and to stay closely connected to the world of Oscar Wilde throughout the year.
Rupert Nye reports on the event marking the 125th anniversary of Wilde’s death in Paris
Darcy Sullivan reviews Dorian: The Musical, produced by Ruby in the Dust
This humorous letter to the Oscar Wilde Society’s Intentions pleads for a costume for the actor playing Lady Bracknell.
FEATURED BOOK
Edited by Oscar Wilde, Woman’s World showcases a wide-ranging selection of articles on women in politics, education, literature, and the arts, many unseen since their original publication in the 1880s. Illustrated throughout and introduced by Eleanor Fitzsimons, this edition explores the magazine’s significance within Wilde’s career and its place in the history of women’s writing and rights.
Available as a digital edition.
£15.00 – £35.00Price range: £15.00 through £35.00
READ MORELearn and Celebrate
The Oscar Wilde Society will hold its traditional summer lunch in Oxford at St Hilda’s College on June 6, 2026.
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The Oscar Wilde Society will host its annual birthday dinner on 16 October 2026 at The Athenaeum in London.
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Merlin Holland, Wilde’s grandson, busts myths about his grandfather in this talk for The Oscar Wilde Society.
Dr. James Cahill presented a talk on The Artist as Critic: Wildean Resonances in Tiepolo Blue and The Violet Hour at the Oscar Wilde Society's annual Oxford luncheon…
Author Louis Bayard speaks about his new novel The Wildes, which explores the aftermath of Oscar Wilde's imprisonment.
The Oscar Wilde Society publishes high-quality books offering unique perspectives on the life of Oscar Wilde.
The Oscar Wilde Society has an exciting and diverse programme of events all year round. We organise lectures, readings, and discussions about Wilde and his works, and visits to places associated with him. Events tend to book up, so we recommend buying your tickets early.
These events from other organisations may be of interest to Wildeans.