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THE TRAVAILS of Oscar Wilde (right) are well- documented, but writer Moises Kaufman has given them a fresh spin in Gross Indecency by turning to the transcripts of his trial. The importance of being honest was paramount to the Irish playwright, yet it was society's intolerance to his homosexuality that proved to be his downfall. Wilde's creativity, his oft-quoted witticisms and the sad end to his life have become familiar to us, but this is a novel adaptation with Corin Redgrave in the title role.
Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1 (0171-494 5065) opens 22 Mar
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WELL-KNOWN in America, the feisty Ani DiFranco, has yet to make a name for herself in Britain. That could all change when she sets down her folk and powerhouse rock guitar. DiFranco debuted in 1990, when, at 20 years of age, she released her self-titled album on her own record label. Steadfastly refusing to be categorised, she is her own woman - independent and outspoken. Only a few tickets for this gig remain, so book quickly.
Shepherd's Bush Empire, London W12 (0171-771 2000) 20-21 Feb
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