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Runtime: 180 minutes
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National Theatre Live

The Importance of Being Earnest

National Theatre Live 2025

The Importance of being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde

directed by Max Webster

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.

Runtime: 180 minutes
Rating: (12A)

National Theatre Live

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Thu 20 Feb
19:00 Book Now

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SO Sold Out
DF Dementia Friendly
AF Autism Friendly

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