The Importance of Being Earnest

Tue 11 Oct to Sat 15 Oct 2022

PLAYHOUSE

£10 - £35

"Has an effortless wit that puts the vast majority of other stage comedies in the shade"
British Theatre Guide

Oscar Wilde's genius humour meets contemporary culture in a theatrical rollercoaster packed with shade, wit and plenty of gags.

2021 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award-winner, Denzel Westley-Sanderson breathes fresh new life into Wilde's sharpest and wittiest comedy: The Importance of Being Earnest.

This is a classic satire, vibrantly retold about dysfunctional families, class, gender and sexuality. 

★★★★ The Stage
★★★★ The Telegraph
★★★★ Box Office Radio
★★★★North West End
★★★★ Always Time For Theatre

An ETT, Leeds Playhouse and Rose Theatre co-production.
Supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust.

Cast

Phoebe Campbell - Cecily

Phoebe Campbell

Cecily

Valentine Hanson - Merriman/Lane

Valentine Hanson

Merriman/Lane

Joanne Henry - Miss Prism

Joanne Henry

Miss Prism

Daniel Jacob - Lady Bracknell

Daniel Jacob

Lady Bracknell

Adele James - Gwendolen

Adele James

Gwendolen

Abiola Owokoniran - Algernon Moncrieff

Abiola Owokoniran

Algernon Moncrieff

Anita Reynolds - Dr. Chasuble

Anita Reynolds

Dr. Chasuble

Justice Ritchie - John Worthing

Justice Ritchie

John Worthing

Company

by Oscar Wilde

Directed by Denzel Westley-Sanderson

Designed by Lily Arnold

Lighting by Zoe Spurr

Sound by Beth Duke