The Importance of Being Earnest
One of the classic stories from famous writer Oscar Wilde
A sell out hit from its original National Theatre run
Limited West End season till January 2026
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About The Importance of Being Earnest
★★★★
“Sublimely mischievous”
The National Theatre’s sold-out production of The Importance of Being Earnest transfers to the Noël Coward Theatre this September, in a co-production with Sonia Friedman Productions.
Olly Alexander (It’s A Sin) plays Algernon Moncrieff in director Max Webster’s (Donmar’s Macbeth; Life of Pi) joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s ‘glittering masterpiece’ (Telegraph), a hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance.
Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade.
Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
★★★★
“A radical reinvention of a 19th century classic”
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Address
Noël Coward Theatre
85-88 St Martin’s Ln,
London
WC2N 4AU
Duration
Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)
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