A new, sung-through pop-opera musical based on Oscar Wilde's novel, with a cast of thirteen performers.
The Picture of Dorian Gray - A New Musical comes to the Swansea Grand Theatre on 13 January 2027. It's a new musical based on Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel, and it stays faithful to the original story. The plot follows young, wealthy, and exceptionally attractive Dorian Gray in the hedonistic world of upper-class Victorian London. When the artist Basil Hallward paints his portrait, Dorian is granted eternal youth and beauty while the canvas absorbs his sins instead; alongside his friend, the witty and cynical aristocrat Lord Henry Wotton, he descends into an ever more debauched lifestyle.
It's a new and original work, staged in two acts set twenty years apart and opened by a delicious overture. The score is sung-through pop-opera, heavily inspired by the dark, classic musicals of the 1970s and 1980s. On stage, there's a cast of thirteen performers, including Kevin Kennedy as Mr Isaacs. One thing to keep in mind: it's not affiliated with the production Dorian - The Musical staged at the Southwalk Playhouse in 2024, so this is a different take on the story.
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There's a bit to be aware of before you book. The age guidance is 14+, with parental guidance recommended. The show includes haze, loud noises like gunshots, simulated smoking, flashing lights, and strobe effects. The adult themes cover murder, suicide, and sex. If you're taking younger ones, that's the sort of thing to have on your radar. The show runs at the Swansea Grand Theatre on 13 January 2027.
