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.
Watch the trailer for The Importance of Being Earnest.