Details

Classic turn-of-the-century comedy of social manners. A very complicated plot that includes the famous "A Handbag!" line .. Jack Worthing is in love with Gwendolen Fairfax, daughter of the redoubtable Lady Bracknell, and cousin of his friend Algernon. They cannot wed until the mystery of his parentage (he was found in a handbag on Victoria Station) is resolved. Algy discovers that Jack has a pretty young ward, Cecily, living at the Manor and visits her pretending to be Jack's fictitious (and wicked) brother Ernest.

Cast/Performers

Gabrielle Drake (Lady Bracknell), Joanna David (Miss Prism), Ian Shaw, Jamie De Courcey, John Watts, John Conroy, Anna Hewson, Laura Rees

Creatives/Company

Author: Oscar Wilde
Producer: Royal Exchange Theatre
Director: Braham Murray
Design: Johanna Bryant
Lighting: Jason Taylor
Sound: Pete Rice

The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1108374849. Details of all The Importance of Being Earnest archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S3690

Archive Listings

23 Jun 04
to
14 Aug 04

Royal Exchange
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Performance Details => Venue archive

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