The Importance of Being Earnest - Enzian Theater

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.

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.

Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

Purchase a Season Pass to attend all three National Theatre Live performances and receive discounted admission, as well as a complimentary glass of house wine, coffee, or tea at each show!

Members that are Contributor level or above and Season Passholders are able to make a table reservation for this series. Reservations can only be made after a ticket or Season Pass has been purchased and are limited. Please make sure to have your confirmation number ready to provide to the box officer at time of your reservation.

180 minutes. Directed by Max Webster, Unrated

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“A flawless piece of comic theatre”
– Broadway World
“A sparkling new production...that's fiercely faithful to Wilde's wickedly subversive spirit”
– Daily Mail
“Fun, fabulous and fiery, it’s a hoot”
– London Theatre
“Ncuti Gatwa leads a Wilde party of irresistible anarchic charm”
– Guardian
"A bold and brash Wilde reboot”
– Times
“A pure blast”
– Time Out
“Immensely enjoyable, delivered with irrepressible, infectious glee”
– Financial Times