# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Torbay Literary Festival: Merlin Holland (Oscar Wilde’s only grandson)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Merlin Holland – Oscar Wilde’s only grandson offers his insight into his grandfather’s life, and most uniquely after-life.

Fans of Oscar Wilde will never have a greater opportunity to learn, first hand, about what has been described as one of the most important books about him for fifty years. ‘After Oscar’ exposes the decades of sensationalism and conjecture surrounding the Wilde family. It explores this from both the perspective of the aftermath of his death but also with a 21st century view from a world where many cannot now possibly conceive the shock his trail caused – documenting a century of homophobia within the British establishment. For decades Oscar was anything but the ‘gay icon’ or celebrated playwright and writer that he is today. We are honoured to be joined by Merlin Holland, Wilde’s only grandson who has travelled to us from France to a part of Devon where Wilde once lived (now Torquay’s Osborne Hotel). This will be a very special occasion.

‘Wilde’s afterlife remains almost as rich and entertaining as his life.’ The Guardian.

You can submit questions to Merlin Holland in advance of this event, to questions@torbayliteraryfestival.co.uk, and he will be signing copies of After Oscar in the Stage Left area of the Palace Theatre.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paignton/torbay-literary-festival-merlin-holland-oscar-wilde’s-only-grandson/200029739802614
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Paignton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Palace Theatre
- **lat**: 50.435190444341
- **long**: -3.570799864245
- **full address**: Palace Theatre, Centrepeace, 56 Palace Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3HF, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Torbay Literary Festival: Merlin Holland (Oscar Wilde’s only grandson) being held?
  - **A:** Torbay Literary Festival: Merlin Holland (Oscar Wilde’s only grandson) takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Palace Theatre, Centrepeace, 56 Palace Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3HF, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Torbay Literary Festival: Merlin Holland (Oscar Wilde’s only grandson)?
  - **A:** Torbay Literary Festival: Merlin Holland (Oscar Wilde’s only grandson) is organized by Palace Theatre.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Palace Theatre's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Palace Theatre a rating of 4.5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Palace Theatre has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Torbay Literary Festival: Merlin Holland (Oscar Wilde’s only grandson) is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Paignton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Torbay Literary Festival: Merlin Holland (Oscar Wilde’s only grandson) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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