Forever young, forever free? The LGBTIQ* literary classic “The Picture of Dorian Gray” (1890) by Oscar Wilde explores the search for identity and outward appearance, a theme that has gained striking new relevance in the age of social media.

In this explicitly queer staging by Heiki Riipinen, Max Gindorff plays the title role, navigating between a radiant public image and inner depths of desire and decadence. Also featuring Gabriel Schneider as Lord Henry and Paul Zichner as Basil. Amal Kellner plays Sibyl Vane – and (!) Oscar Wilde.