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When

Occurs on Sunday May 11 2025

Approximate running time: 3 hours

Venue

Chester Playhouse
22 Pleasant Street
Chester NS B0J 1J0

Event Notes

× 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.

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