The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - Sunday, April 12, 2026
Spriet Stage, Grand Theatre
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Spriet Stage, Grand Theatre
Experience Oscar Wilde’s razor-sharp wit in this sparkling revival of his most celebrated comedy. Directed by the visionary Alistair Newton, this production breathes fresh life into Wilde’s timeless satire of Victorian social conventions and secret identities.
Follow the hilarious misadventures of two bachelors who create fictional personas to escape tiresome obligations, only to find their elaborate deceptions unraveling in the most unexpected ways. The play’s brilliant wordplay and absurd situations build to uproarious consequences as romantic pursuits collide with society’s expectations.
This stylish interpretation showcases Wilde’s genius for exposing hypocrisy through laughter, featuring exquisite period costumes and masterful comic timing. Audiences will delight in iconic characters like the formidable Lady Bracknell and her legendary “handbag” moment, all brought to vibrant life by London’s finest theatrical talent.