Trial of Oscar Wilde (Dramatic Reading)

The 'Trial of Oscar Wilde' is a dramatic reading of the 1895 court proceedings that led to Wilde's conviction for gross indecency, resulting in a two-year sentence of hard labor. Compiled from original shorthand court reports by an anonymous author, this account highlights sensational exchanges and Wilde's famous defense of 'the love that dare not speak its name.' The reading features multiple narrators, bringing to life the testimonies of young men who played pivotal roles in the trial, making it a notable historical document of LGBTQ+ legal history.