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Wilde Fairytales read by actress Veronica Quilligan

As we are coming up to Christmas, we invite adults, children and families to come and enjoy this special festive event. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the death of Oscar Wilde, Irish actress Veronica Quilligan will be reading the fairytales which Oscar wrote for his children.

With humour sprinkled throughout the exquisite language, these compelling and heart-breaking tales of friendship, love and enlightenment will stay in your memory always. Children will love them – as will any adults who were once children! Come along (and bring a handkerchief).

Ideal for Children and Adults from aged 8 upwards.

Photograph of Oscar Wilde taken by Napoleon Sarony

Sat 13 December 2025

Doors: 1pm; Starts: 1.30pm

Tickets: £8 / £4 U18s / £20 Family

About Veronica Quilligan

Veronica made her acting debut at the Royal Court Theatre in the lead role of Creena in Edna O’Brien‘s play ‘A Pagan Place’. With a long career in theatre, film and television she has also directed and taught drama students at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Veronica was introduced to Oscar’s stories as a child by her mother and was instantly captivated. Since then she has read them to her own children and anyone else’s who would listen.