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National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

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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 façade. 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 is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy.
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James M We love National Theatre Live. A wonderful evening. The whole crowd seemed really into it. Very funny play with wonderful performances Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review Janet It is wonderful to take a short drive, park easily, and pay a very small amount of money to be able to see excellent theatre! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/25 Full Review helen w Worth seeing, amazing costumes and fun performances. I've seen the play a few times and it still felt fresh and made me laugh. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Andriyanto O Best performance theater in the evening Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 Full Review Audience Member I love it! The acting, the voice, the story so stunning Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 Full Review Fitriawan S very good and inspired Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Max Webster

Director

Sharon D Clarke

Actor

Ncuti Gatwa

Algernon

Hugh Skinner

Jack

Ronke Adekoluejo

Gwendolen

Eliza Scanlen

Cecily
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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 façade. 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 is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy.
Director
Max Webster
Screenwriter
Oscar Wilde
Distributor
National Theatre Live
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 22, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 37m