Mrs Oscar Wilde
Mrs Oscar Wilde by A Forgotten Woman is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Symposium Hall. It has 11 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 17:05 to Sat 29 Aug, 17:05. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Constance Lloyd is rarely remembered in literary history, overshadowed by her infamous husband. Feminist, writer and mother, her life is told through letter excerpts written in her own hand, revealing wit to rival Oscar’s, with dry humour and fierce selfhood. From a troubled childhood to society womanhood and quiet tragedy, this intimate solo performance restores a voice history diminished, inviting audiences to root for a brilliant, resilient heroine. Her story unfolds with grace, courage, humour and defiance. ‘Engaging... fascinating... flawless’ * (Open Door). ‘Gut-writhingly convincing’ (TheReviewsHub,com). ‘Wolfe excels’ (Fringe Guru).
Details
- Performer: A Forgotten Woman
- Venue: theSpace @ Symposium Hall
- Space: Annexe
- Genre: THEATRE, Historical, Solo show
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 55 seats (Annexe) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 11, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Shallow ramp from Hill Square. Level access through building into the theatre. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 4 published reviews and 22 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
This is a one‑woman show, but it never feels small. Through Constance’s letters — intimate, witty, and edged with quiet defiance — Wolfe constructs a portrait of a woman navigating love, intellect, motherhood, and…
— Counter Culture (5 out of 5 stars)
Looking back at a story like this, it can be hard to see it from before it was known how things would end, to grasp the world of an innocent young woman whose life was bounded by home, a narrow social circle, and a…
There are several moments of quiet, crushing sorrow, made more profound by the tenacity of Constance’s hope. This play rings true and is a fitting remembrance for a woman of letters, giving her a spotlight out of her…
— Luvvie With A Rollaboard (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 17:05 — Already performed — £13.00