National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D. Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two
eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

★★★★★ “A flawless piece of comic theatre” — Broadway World

★★★★★ “A sparkling new production…that’s fiercely faithful to Wilde’s wickedly subversive spirit” — (London) Daily Mail

★★★★★ “Fun, fabulous and fiery, it’s a hoot” — London Theatre

This production runs approximately three hours with one intermission.

Part of Arts in the Afternoon, which is sponsored by Dr. James & Marcia Merrins

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