THE IMPORTANCE
OF BEING EARNEST
OSCAR WILDE

Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth
13 - 15 May 2010

Cochrane Theatre, London
10 - 12 June 2010

Festival Shakespeare du Quercy 2010
3 - 11 August 2010

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Jack Worthing has created an imaginary brother named Ernest, who frequently requires his presence in town – the perfect escape from tedious tea parties.

Algernon Moncrieff has invented a fictitious friend named Bunbury, who regularly summons him to the country – an excellent excuse to avoid dreary dinners.

However, these seemingly harmless deceptions cause colossal confusion when both men make proposals of marriage. But who, precisely, is engaged to whom?

Oscar Wilde's much-loved romantic comedy is brought to exuberant life in Antic Disposition's acclaimed production, featuring, in a gender-bending twist, James Pellow as formidable potential mother-in-law, Lady Bracknell.

Directors
Ben Horslen
John Risebero

Designer
John Risebero

Lighting Designer
Howard Hudson

Music
James Burrows

“Strong performances all round and wonderful comic timing.
A highly exuberant interpretation of this classic play.”
Camden New Journal

“John Risebero and Ben Horslen gain maximum humour from this sparkling production. Delightful entertainment.”
Sidmouth Herald

“John Risebero's stage design is one of the best
I've seen on the fringe.”
Time Out

“Lively and entertaining, bringing Wilde’s sharp wit to life.
The onstage chemistry is as obvious as often as it is
laugh-out-loud funny.”
Living It