Five Celebrated students find themselves entangled in a web of uncertainty as they're summoned to bear witness to a classmates' poor conduct hearing. A palpable air of mystery envelops the waiting room. The weight of their words hangs heavy in the air as they grapple with the responsibility of not just representing their peers but facing the scrutiny of their professors and the entire university.  

 

Follow these queer fem performers as they step into a space and time foreign to them to explore a slice of queer male history. Dressed in full Edwardian attire, these performers explore and bring to light the prejudices of time period. 

 

‘The Wilde Kind’ sheds light on marginalised narratives and experiences within the context of higher education. By addressing the struggles faced by queer individuals, lower class folk and women in an Edwardian setting,  the play highlights their hidden desires, challenges, and the importance of acceptance and understanding. The work innovately merges classical literature of the Edwardian era with contemporary queer perspectives, intertwining historical settings with modern voices exploring the intersectionality of gender, sexuality, and identity.

 

So, don your suits and bring your favourite classic novel as you embark on a journey into a world where the past and present converge, and where the unfolding drama promises to be as intricate as the delicate dance of Wildean prose.

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This show was performed at the Motley Bauhaus as a part of the 2023 Midsumma festival.

Direction by Sabina Donato, Dramaturgy by Eleanor Golding, Design by Char Lee and writing by Jaimee Doyle. This adaption was Performed by Eleanor Golding, Hannah Ruthven, Jaimee Doyle, Justine Light, Raven dela Wright and Ciline Ajobong

The second iteration of this show was at theatre works as a part of the 2023 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Direction by Sabina Donato, Dramaturgy by Eleanor Golding, Design by Maddi Formosa, stage managed by Chris Patrick Hansen, Intimacy Coordination by Hannah Ruthven and writing by Jaimee Doyle. This adaption was Performed by Eleanor Golding, Bambi Cheung, Jaimee Doyle, Oriana Morris Johnston, Desiree Katakis and Ciline Ajobong

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