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The Young King
By Oscar Wilde, Adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom.
Presented by Slingsby
You are cordially invited to participate in the coronation celebrations for The Young King.
What kind of King would you be? A naïve boy raised by goatherds is discovered to be Heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others?
The achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde joins the intimate and magical world of internationally acclaimed Adelaide theatre company, Slingsby. Journey in wonder, to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards.
“THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS PHENOMENAL…. THE YOUNG KING IS CHARMING, MAJESTIC AND UTTERLY DELIGHTFUL AND A BEAUTIFUL JEWEL IN THE FESTIVAL CROWN.” Gordon Forester, Limelight
“EVERY ELEMENT OF THIS DELIGHTFUL PRODUCTION EXCITES THE EYE, STIRS THE MIND AND TOUCHES THE HEART.” Peter Wilkins, Canberra Critics Circle
WARNINGS Lighting, haze and smoke effects
RUNNING TIME 80 mins
AGE RECOMMENDATION 8+
Presented by Slingsby
You are cordially invited to participate in the coronation celebrations for The Young King.
What kind of King would you be? A naïve boy raised by goatherds is discovered to be Heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others?
The achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde joins the intimate and magical world of internationally acclaimed Adelaide theatre company, Slingsby. Journey in wonder, to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards.
“THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS PHENOMENAL…. THE YOUNG KING IS CHARMING, MAJESTIC AND UTTERLY DELIGHTFUL AND A BEAUTIFUL JEWEL IN THE FESTIVAL CROWN.” Gordon Forester, Limelight
“EVERY ELEMENT OF THIS DELIGHTFUL PRODUCTION EXCITES THE EYE, STIRS THE MIND AND TOUCHES THE HEART.” Peter Wilkins, Canberra Critics Circle
WARNINGS Lighting, haze and smoke effects
RUNNING TIME 80 mins
AGE RECOMMENDATION 8+
