“The Importance of Being Earnest,” Oscar Wilde’s popular farce that skewers Victorian manners, premiered in 1895 — just months before the Irish playwright was famously tried, convicted and ...

New Generation Theatrical presents “The Importance of Being Earnest,” an old classic that holds up in provoking laughter.

Shakespeare Dallas will present The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Jenni Stewart, as part of the 53rd Shakespeare in the Park season June 13-July 18, 2025. This witty romantic comedy by ...

Jack Worthing, an upstanding socialite, victorian gentleman, and a perfect moral citizen! That is until he gets to London where Jack lets loose and becomes Earnest! The unruly brother that tears ...

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A new production in London, starring Ncuti Gatwa, releases Oscar Wilde’s 1895 comedy from period convention and brings it stunningly into the 21st century.

The National Theatre's production of "The Importance of Being Earnest," starring Ncuti Gatwa, has unveiled a trailer ahead of its cinema release.

"Think of it as an adult panto," said Clive Davis in The Times. Director Max Webster has given Oscar Wilde's classic comedy a "bold and brash" reboot, and it has an awful lot going for it. There's ...

As the poster says it’ll be Wilde, witty and the actors will be wonderfully dressed.” The Lyric Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest runs until July 6.

Ncuti Gatwa is back on stage in a new production of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' at London's National Theatre -- get a first look.

The Verdict Read Reviews for The Importance of Being Earnest at London's National; Get a 1st Look at Dramatically Reimagined Revival Sharon D Clarke leads the Max Webster-helmed production.

Today it’s impossible not to realise what a lacerating attack The Importance of Being Earnest is on conventional marriage. Algernon’s aunt, Lady Bracknell, disapproves of long engagements because ...