National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

Saturday, February 22 - Monday, February 24, 2025

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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.

Screening as part of National Theatre Live: Winter-Spring 2025

  • Country UK
  • Running Time 165 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor National Theatre Live
  • Director Max Webster
  • Writer Oscar Wilde
  • Cast Ncuti Gatwa, Sharon D Clarke, Hugh Skinner
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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