Salford Lads and Girls’ Club is hosting an evening dedicated to the 170th anniversary of Oscar Wilde’s birth.
The event also coincides with the 40th anniversary year of The Smith’s debut album, and 110 years since the debut of “Salome” by Miroslav Krleža, inspired by Oscar Wilde’s play.
Lecturer and Croatian essayist Robertino Bartolec will present an introduction alongside his two books about Oscar Wilde. He’ll explore how The Smith’s music was influenced by Wilde’s work alongside the wider influence of Wilde on global pop and rock music.
This special free event takes place on Thursday 25 January 2024 at 7pm.
Find out more about Robertino Bartolec and his published work: www.modernist.hr (please note: this website is in Croatian.)
Image: Postcard of Oscar Wilde in The Smiths Room, sent to Leslie Holmes by author Phil Gatenby, who received it from a fan – David from Paris. The picture of Morrissey is part of a larger poster from Sanctuary Records.