The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
Avon TheatreMay 9 to Oct. 30
Opens: Jun. 2
Duration: 2 hrs, 25 mins
Photo of Brian Bedford
by David HouSupport for the 2009 season of the Avon Theatre is generously provided by
The Birmingham Family
Production Sponsor
Sylvanacre Properties Ltd.
Group of Hotels
Festival Inn
The Arden Park Hotel
The River Garden Inn
About the Play
Dashing men-about-town John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff pursue fair ladies Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Matters are complicated by the imaginary characters invented by both men to cover their on-the-sly activities – not to mention the disapproval of Gwendolen’s mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell.
One of the funniest comedies in the English language – and a critique of the conventions and hypocrisies of so-called polite society that remains stingingly pertinent even today.
Content Advisory A light-hearted comedy of manners with no overt sexuality and no hint of violence.
Our recommendation: Suitable for all ages but may not be of interest to younger children.
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