THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is widely recognised as Oscar Wilde’s most popular play due to its witty dialogue, comedic elements and high farce. It was first performed on 4th February 1895 at the St James’s Theatre in London and focuses on the story of two bachelors, John ‘Jack’ Worthing and Algernon ‘Algy’ Moncrieff.
In order to escape their dreary lives, the pair create alter egos named Ernest and attempt to win the hearts of two women who claim to only love men called Ernest. Struggling to keep up with their own stories, Jack and Algy become caught up in a deceptive tale of disguise and misadventure.
Since its premiere, the play has seen many revivals across both theatre and film. A 1952 film adaptation featured Edith Evans who reprised her stage interpretation of Lady Bracknell. Kurt Baker directed a 1992 film which starred an all-black cast and most recently in 2002, Oliver Parker directed a version starring Rupert Everett as Algy and Colin Firth as Jack.
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What is The Importance of Being Earnest about?
The Importance of Being Earnest narrates the story of two bachelors, Jack and Algy, who create alter egos named Ernest in an attempt to escape their dull lives. The pair conveniently meet two woman who claim to only love men called Ernest and attempt to steal their hearts. Jack and Algy struggle to keep up with their own stories, becoming entangled in deceit and misadventure.
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The Importance of Being Earnest narrates the story of two bachelors, Jack and Algy, who create alter egos named Ernest in an attempt to escape their dull lives. The pair conveniently meet two woman who claim to only love men called Ernest and attempt to steal their hearts. Jack and Algy struggle to keep up with their own stories, becoming entangled in deceit and misadventure.
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We don’t know if or when this production is coming to the West End but sign up to be the first to hear!
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Where is The Importance of Being Earnest playing?
As this show is currently only rumoured, venue information is unavailable.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest and when does it finish?
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What is the age guidance for The Importance of Being Earnest?
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Who wrote The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest is written by Oscar Wilde.
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