Ncuti Gatwa
Algernon Moncrieff
National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (2025)
"A trivial comedy for serious people."
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Overview
Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Max Webster
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Oscar Wilde
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Top Billed Cast
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