THE IMPORTANCE
OF BEING EARNEST
OSCAR WILDE

Jermyn Street Theatre, London
16 April - 12 May 2007

Country squire Jack Worthing has created an imaginary brother named Ernest, whose misbehaviour frequently requires his presence in town.

Frivolous man-about-town Algernon Moncrieff has invented a fictitious friend named Bunbury, whose ill health regularly summons him to the country.

Providing the perfect means to avoid all manner of dreary social obligations, these seemingly harmless deceptions cause colossal confusion when both men make proposals of marriage. But who, precisely, is engaged to whom?

Oscar Wilde's 'trivial comedy for serious people' is brought to exuberant life in Antic Disposition’s stylish new production, featuring, in a curiously cunning 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

"A delightful and worthwhile interpretation."
Indie London

"Thoroughly enjoyable."
The Stage

"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