Large text in the centre reads The Importance of Being Earnest. Behind, a young gentleman and woman sit with an older woman as they enjoy tea. To the right, an old woman dressed all in orange sits with an umbrella and her purse.

Fiona Reid. Photo: David Hou

John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff are wearing Victorian-era clothing. They sit on a sofa on a colourful stage set, one holding a tiered cake stand.

Joe Perry and Carter Gulseth. Photo: David Hou.

John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff are standing back-to-back in the centre, while Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax stand on either side of them, gesturing toward them.

Marissa Orjalo, Carter Gulseth, Joe Perry and Allison Lynch. Photo: David Hou.

Avon Theatre

May 19 – October 23 |

Opens June 18

Classic

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

By Oscar Wilde

Directed by Krista Jackson

Audience Advisory »

A trivial comedy for serious people

Two dashing men-about-town create false identities to escape social obligations and win the hearts of the women they love, only to find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and absurd expectations. Set in Victorian England, this sharp-witted and hilarious comedy skewers manners, marriage and the pursuit of sincerity in a world obsessed with appearances.

Runtime: 2 hours and 26 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission*
*Run times are approximate

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Resources:

The Importance of Being Earnest Short

The Importance of Being Earnest Study Guide

CAST & CREATIVE

CAST

CREATIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff are wearing Victorian-era clothing. They sit on a sofa on a colourful stage set, one holding a tiered cake stand.

Joe Perry and Carter Gulseth. Photo: David Hou.

John Worthing is kneeling and holding Gwendolen Fairfax’s hands beside a tea cart in a bright, decorative sitting room.

Joe Perry and Allison Lynch. Photo: David Hou.

Lady Bracknell is seated and John Worthing is standing beside her in a vibrant decorative sitting room.

Fiona Reid and Joe Perry. Photo: David Hou.

John Worthing stands in the garden while Cecily Cardew stands behind him with Algernon Moncrieff, who is holding a hat in his hand with his arms outstretched.

Joe Perry, Marissa Orjalo and Carter Gulseth. Photo: David Hou.

Cecily Cardew sits on a bench in a garden beside Gwendolen Fairfax, who is holding a monocle to her eye.

Marissa Orjalo and Allison Lynch. Photo: David Hou.

John Worthing is bowing to kiss Gwendolen Fairfax’s hand in a garden.

Joe Perry and Allison Lynch. Photo: David Hou.

John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff are standing back-to-back in the centre, while Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax stand on either side of them, gesturing toward them.

Marissa Orjalo, Carter Gulseth, Joe Perry and Allison Lynch. Photo: David Hou.

Lady Bracknell sits holding a parasol in a decorative sitting room.

Fiona Reid. Photo: David Hou.

Algernon, Cecily, Gwendolen, Lady Bracknell and Rev. Chasuble gathered around a decorative sitting room as John addresses Miss Prism.

Members of the company. Photo: David Hou.

John Worthing presents a large bag to Miss Prism, who is seated in a decorative sitting room.

Joe Perry and Lucy Peacock. Photo: David Hou.

PLAY SCHEDULE

10 Remaining Performances

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8:00 PM

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2:00 PM

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2:00 PM

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8:00 PM

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2:00 PM

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Fri, Oct 23

8:00 PM

The Importance of Being Earnest

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