The Ballad of Reading Gaol 36 years old

Oscar Wilde’s famous and eloquent defence of love – made while he was being cross-examined at the trial that led to his incarceration and death – is strikingly illustrated, word by word, with Mapplethorpe-like imagery.

Credits

The Ballad of Reading Gaol Cast

Name	Character
Quentin Crisp He was 80, 90 years old when he died	as Narrator

The Ballad of Reading Gaol Crew

Name	Department
Wilde Oscar as Writer. He was 22 (now 57) years old	Writing
Richard Kwietniowski as Director. He was 32 (now 67) years old	Directing