The Importance of Being Earnest On-Screen NEW DATE!

The Best of British Theatre ON THE LPCA SCREEN

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT 7 PM.

National Theatre Live presents a trivial comedy for serious people.

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.


Captured live from the National Theatre.

By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Max Webster

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: 170 minutes

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