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LADY WINDEREMERE'S FAN - 11-14 November 2026
Our current production is proving a delightful play to produce for all involved. Oscar Wilde is one of Ireland's best known playwrights, has written many well known plays, and was also a poet and an author.
Oscar Wilde began writing 'Lady Windermere's Fan' during a summer visit to the British Lake District in 1891 and finished refining the script later that year. The play informs us of 2 distinct themes, Victorian hypocrisy and reputation versus reality. The story follows Lady Windermere through a story of marriage, friendship, reputation and appearances as she faces a difficult situation when she discovers that her husband may have a secret connection to another woman.
The play is packed with one liners that helped to make Oscar Wilde famous, such as “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” Wilde’s razor-sharp wit keeps the laughs coming throughout the play, including Lord Darlington’s famous line, “I can resist everything except temptation” delivered in this production by Daniel Shanley, playing Lord Darlington. It continues to be one of Wilde's most universally quoted lines today.
Before 'Lady Windermere's Fan', Wilde wrote 'The Duchess of Padua' (Written in 1883, first performed in 1891). This was a verse tragedy and a commercial failure, which prompted Wilde to pivot to writing society comedies. While Wilde wrote the controversial tragedy Salomé right after Lady Windermere's Fan, it was banned from the London stage by the Lord Chamberlain for depicting biblical characters. As a result, 'A Woman of No Importance' became his next play to actually be performed for London audiences, until the Gate Theatre Company performed the play in the Peacock Theatre in 1928,
'Lady Windermere's Fan' is featuring one of TADS’ largest casts, the production brings together familiar performers and new faces for an evening of glamour, humour and theatrical intrigue. View the full cast listing here on our website.
TADS are very proud to welcome new members to the stage in this production, and see the return of many familiar faces also. Join us, as we take a step into the world of Oscar Wilde this November in Esker Arts, Tullamore.
LADY WINDEREMERE'S FAN - 11-14 November 2026
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Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society is a theatrical group with members consisting of experienced actors, directors, stage crews, publicity teams and production teams working alongside new, interested members that want to learn more about theatre and stage productions.
A Midland Tribune opinion piece on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” states “there was nothing amateur about the TADS performance, which was infused with a lot of talent and enthusiasm.”
An Offaly Independent article says that Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society is “leading the way for theatre in Tullamore” with its production of “Rabbit Hole.”
An Offaly Express review of TADS’ production of “Rabbit Hole” describes it as a “raw, emotional production” and notes that “the entire cast of five were all excellent… with the small audience completely engrossed in the plot and the performances of the actors throughout.”
New members are welcome. Please contact us or watch here for the next general meet up.