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About The Importance of Being Earnest
Be brought back into the world of Oscar Wilde’s most timeless comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, staged by Max Webster (The Life of Pi, Macbeth, To Kill a Mockingbird), this beloved comedy is being revived at the Noël Coward Theatre. Book The Importance of Being Earnest tickets on London Theatre.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a play that premiered in 1895 and remains an unrivalled piece of English comedy. Wilde’s masterpiece is both a sharp satire of Victorian society and an excellent exploration of romance, double lives, and a case of mistaken identity.
Director Max Webster (Life of Pi, Macbeth, To Kill a Mockingbird) breathes fresh life into this timeless tale, which centers on Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, a pair of young men who create alter-egos in order to shirk societal expectations. They quickly find themselves caught in an ever-growing web of deception, especially once beloved Lady Bracknell enters the picture.
The Importance of Being Earnest in London includes a remarkable cast. BAFTA-nominated actor Olly Alexander (Peter and Alice, Mercury Fur,The Aliens) is accompanied by Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Jack Worthing, as well as notable talents Hugh Dennis, Shobna Gulati, Kitty Hawthorne, Jessica Whitehurst, and Hayley Carmichael. And in the unforgettable performance, Stephen Fry steps into the shoes of Lady Bracknell.
This revival also brings together an extraordinary team of creatives, including set and costume designer Rae Smith, lighting designer Jon Clark, sound designer Nicola T. Chang, movement director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, composer DJ Walde, and intimacy coordinator Ingrid Mackinnon. Under Max Webster’s direction, their work promises a production that is both visually compelling and musically enthralling, beautifully capturing Wilde’s wit.
With Wilde’s unmatched writing, coupled with a noteworthy cast, and Webster’s compelling direction, this adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest promises to be as funny and engaging as ever.
Run time
2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
18th September, 2025
End date
10th January, 2026
The Importance of Being Earnest cast and creative team
Director: Max Webster
Cast: Olly Alexander as Algernon Moncrieff, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Jack Worthing, Hugh Dennis as Reverend Canon Chasuble, Shobna Gulati as Miss Prism, Kitty Hawthorne as Gwendolen Fairfax, Jessica Whitehurst as Cecily Cardew, Hayley Carmichael as Merriman/Lane, and Stephen Fry as Lady Bracknell.
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: St Martin's Lane Hotel (1min)
Directions from tube: (2mins) Take Cranbourn Street away from Leicester Square until St Martin’s Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.
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Show schedule
| Day of week | Evening |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is The Importance of Being Earnest about?
Be brought back into the world of Oscar Wilde’s most timeless comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Max Webster (The Life of Pi, Macbeth, To Kill a Mockingbird), this beloved comedy is being revived at the Noël Coward Theatre. See BAFTA nominated Olly Alexander (Peter and Alice, Mercury Fur, The Aliens) as Algernon Moncrieff.
Where is The Importance of Being Earnest playing?
The Importance of Being Earnest is playing at Noël Coward Theatre. The theatre is located at 85-88 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4AU.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The running time of The Importance of Being Earnest is 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
How do you book tickets for The Importance of Being Earnest?
Book tickets for The Importance of Being Earnest on London Theatre.
How much do tickets cost for The Importance of Being Earnest?
Tickets for The Importance of Being Earnest start at £32.
Who wrote The Importance of Being Earnest?
Oscar Wilde is the playwright.
Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?
Max Webster stages the show.
Is The Importance of Being Earnest appropriate for kids?
There is not currently an age guideline for The Importance of Being Earnest but please note that it contains strong language, as well as themes and scenes of suggestive content.
Is The Importance of Being Earnest good?
The Importance of Being Earnest is Wilde’s most celebrated comedy, having enraptured audiences for over a century, and has earned its rightful place as a beloved show. This re-staging pairs his poignant writing with Max Webster’s invigorating vision, boasting an extraordinary cast that includes BAFTA-nominated Olly Alexander (Peter and Alice, Mercury Fur, The Aliens) and national treasure Stephen Fry, who makes his return to the West End as Lady Bracknell.
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