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

Holly Berry, Andrew Heath, Alexander Howard, Charles Peto, Lesley Stone, Susan Travers, Victoria Walker

Creatives/Company

Author: Oscar Wilde
Company: Logos Theatre Company
Director: Melissa Holston
Music: Nessa Glen
Design(s): Kate Frith, Kate Read
Lighting: James Whiteside

The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest (Play) production archive for QTIX code T2000390838. Details of all The Importance of Being Earnest archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S3690

Archive Listings

14 Nov 00
to
2 Dec 00

New Wimbledon Theatre
Outer London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

: 11Jan01:
Best production of the play I've seen - superb acting and pace, excellent direction within a set designed for rapid scene shifts and even the music plays off the two strands of 1895 (impressionist vs the beginning of ragtime). Strongly recommended.

: 11Jan01:
Best production of the play I've seen - superb acting and pace, excellent direction within a set designed for rapid scene shifts and even the music plays off the two strands of 1895 (impressionist vs the beginning of ragtime). Strongly receommended.

User Reviews

USER (11Jan01): Best production of the play I've seen - superb acting and pace, excellent direction within a set designed for rapid scene shifts and even the music plays off the two strands of 1895 (impressionist vs the beginning of ragtime). Strongly recommended.

USER (11Jan01): Best production of the play I've seen - superb acting and pace, excellent direction within a set designed for rapid scene shifts and even the music plays off the two strands of 1895 (impressionist vs the beginning of ragtime). Strongly receommended.

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