# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The importance of Being Earnest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 09:50 pm
- **Event Description**: by Oscar Wilde
adapted and directed by Adam Nichols
presented by OVO

“The truth is rarely pure and never simple...”
Especially when everyone’s pretending to be Ernest.

OVO reimagines Oscar Wilde’s classic with a sparkling 1920s twist: fizzing physical comedy, art-deco design and a live jazz soundtrack.

This musical adaptation whips up a stylish world of cucumber sandwiches, scandal and mistaken identity, whilst a live band threads re-scored contemporary chart hits (including Lizzo, Eminem, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lionel Richie and Queen) through Wilde’s effervescent dialogue.

“A crowd-pleasing, entertaining update.” The Stage
Join Jack, Algy, Gwendolen and Cecily as engagements multiply, handbags are examined and a single name turns society upside-down. This Earnest is witty, romantic and gloriously playful.

“This production races around with frantic energy. The aim to amuse is hit with abundant energy and gusto.” Everything Theatre
OVO makes its sixth appearance at the Minack, following rapturously received productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2025), The Threepenny Opera (2023), The Winter’s Tale (2021), Much Ado About Nothing (2018) and the Minack trophy winning As You Like It (2016).

“An exquisitely entertaining production.” The Upcoming
“Brings new life to a classic - comedy at its absolute best.” Herts Advertiser
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/penzance/the-importance-of-being-earnest/200030309003948
- **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment, live-music, comedy, sports, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Penzance
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JU Porthcurno, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 50.04128
- **long**: -5.65256
- **full address**: Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JU Porthcurno, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The importance of Being Earnest
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The importance of Being Earnest being held?
  - **A:** The importance of Being Earnest takes place on Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 09:50 pm at Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JU Porthcurno, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The importance of Being Earnest?
  - **A:** The importance of Being Earnest is organized by The Minack Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The importance of Being Earnest is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Penzance, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The importance of Being Earnest sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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