The Importance of Being Earnest - National Theatre Live
When
Occurs on
Sunday May 11 2025
Approximate running time: 3 hours
Venue
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Experience Oscar Wilde’s
The Importance of Being Earnest
like never before, with the National Theatre Live’s hilarious reimagining of this classic play.
Synopsis:
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.
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke ( Doctor Who; Informer, ) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education, ), and Hugh Skinner ( Fleabag; Mamma Mia ) in this joyful take of this most celebrated comedy.
Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Watch the Trailer.
Tickets:
Adults - $18 plus taxes & fees = $23.00
Youth (under 20) - $9 plus taxes & fees = $12.65
Rated PG for strong language and suggestive content.
Genre: Filemd Live Theatre, Comedy
Run time: 3 hrs
Admission includes a free bag of popcron courtesy of Chester Foodland.
Synopsis:
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.
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke ( Doctor Who; Informer, ) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education, ), and Hugh Skinner ( Fleabag; Mamma Mia ) in this joyful take of this most celebrated comedy.
Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Watch the Trailer.
Tickets:
Adults - $18 plus taxes & fees = $23.00
Youth (under 20) - $9 plus taxes & fees = $12.65
Rated PG for strong language and suggestive content.
Genre: Filemd Live Theatre, Comedy
Run time: 3 hrs
Admission includes a free bag of popcron courtesy of Chester Foodland.