The Importance
of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde

Hampton Pool Saturday 4 September 2010

Evening: 7.00pm (pre-theatre swim between 5.45-6.45pm)

Adult £15.00 / Children £10.00 / Group £40.00

CANCELLED

We are sorry to announce that Theatreworks have ceased trading and their performances of The Importance of Being Earnest and George and The Dragon have been cancelled. If you have already bought tickets please contact us with your booking details on 020 8255 1116.

Oscar Wilde's frothy, witty Edwardian comedy of manners and mistaken identity will be staged on the lawns of Hampton Pool.

The story

To avoid family duties, Algernon Moncrieff, a bachelor-about-town, has invented 'Bunbury' - a sick relative who frequently calls him away! His friend Jack Worthing has invented a wicked brother called 'Earnest' to disguise his own misdemeanours. When Algernon poses as Earnest confusion takes hold - until the discovery of an old handbag finally leads Jack and Algernon to the truth behind the layers of deceit. Bring your strawberries, cream and a bottle of fizz, sit back and enjoy the sparkling wit of Wilde, gorgeous costumes, fine performances and all in a delightful setting.

The production

Wilde's best loved piece is produced by Theatreworks and designed and directed by Ali Gorton who first staged this well loved piece back in 2001 and has since gone on to produce classic's such as Little Women, Far from the Madding Crowd, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, The Railway Children and The Turn of the Screw at venues ranging from Windsor Theatre Royal to Drumlanrig Castle.

What the critics say

"A joy to watch" Evening Standard

"A production of exquisite sensitivity" The Telegraph

"One of the few plays I would willingly see again"
Manchester Evening News

A pre-theatre swim is included in the ticket price.