An evening of Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland
- Saturday 01 November 6:30pm & 8:00pm
- Oscar Wilde House
- €15 + €1 Booking Fee
literary
storytelling
Cross the threshold into the elegant grandeur of No.1 Merrion Square, once home to revolutionary thinker, salon host and a legendary voice in 19th century Irish literature, Lady Jane “Speranza” Wilde.
For one night only, her drawing room is revived with dark tales and ancient folk-wisdom, as storyteller Emily Collins breathes new life into Speranza’s 1888 collection of stories, Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland.
Gather round and listen closely as the veil lifts on tales of vengeful faeries, ghostly visitations, wretched curses, love charms and more. This journey into Ireland’s supernatural past takes place in the room where Wilde regularly hosted Victorian Dublin’s greatest literary minds.
A rare opportunity to honour the wit, wildness and legacy of Lady Wilde in the house she called home.
| Duration | 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Doors | 6.15pm (for 6.30pm show). 7.45pm (for 8pm show). |
| Age Suitability | 16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Latecomers | Latecomers may be admitted but will be asked to do so quietly. |
| Warnings | Stories containing adult themes and references to child death, intimate partner abuse and 19th century attitudes to disability. |
| Accessibility | This venue it not wheelchair accessible. There are four steps from the street to the front door. More info |
Oscar Wilde House, American College, 1 Merrion Square N, Dublin, D02 NH98
If travelling by Dublin Bus, stops are located on or close to Merrion Square.
The closest stops are:
Stop 7612 Northbound: Bus numbers, 120, 15 A, 15B, 15D, 740A,19, 26, 27X, 4, 7, 7A, 7E, X1,X2, X25,X27, X28, X30
Stop 408 Southbound: Bus Numbers, 120, 27x, 4, 7, 7A, 2, 7N
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
This is a ticketed event.
Arrival
Oscar Wilde House is located on Merrion Street Lower. There is a plaque outside of the entrance advertising it.
If travelling by Dublin Bus, stops are located on or close to Merrion Square . The closest bus stops are:
Stop 7612 Northbound: Bus numbers, 120, 15 A, 15B, 15D, 740A,19, 26, 27X, 4, 7, 7A, 7E, X1,X2, X25,X27, X28, X30
Stop 408 Southbound: Bus Numbers, 120, 27x, 4, 7, 7A, 2, 7N
Entry
The pavement outside the venue will be smooth and there are steps up to the entrance.
Accessible Bathroom / WC
There is no accessible toilet.
Bar
There is no bar at this event.
Seating
Seating will be unreserved.
Sound
This event will not use a PA system
Lighting
Throughout the venue, there will be brighter lights with some darkened areas in the performance space. The bathrooms have direct white light. No strobe lighting will be used.
Quieter Room
There is a quieter room available.