The Importance of Being Earnest
Synopsis
Bachelor Jack Worthing and his best mate Algernon Moncrieff hope to marry society’s most eligible ladies, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. But the lads’ courtship of the women is far from straight forward! With double identities, plenty of ‘Bunburying’ and a number of hostile encounters with the formidable Lady Bracknell, the pair become embroiled in a web of mistaken identities with hilarious consequences.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikolai Foster
- Original Score
- Dougal Irvine
- Original Title
- The Importance of Being Earnest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikolai Foster
Dougal Irvine
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Nikolai Foster
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Isla Shaw
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What is The Importance of Being Earnest about?
Bachelor Jack Worthing and his best mate Algernon Moncrieff hope to marry society’s most eligible ladies, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. But the lads’ courtship of the women is far from straight forward! With double identities, plenty of ‘Bunburying’ and a number of hostile encounters with the formidable Lady Bracknell, the pair become embroiled in a web of mistaken identities with hilarious consequences.
Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Nikolai Foster.
Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?
The principal cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Cathy Tyson, Sharan Phull, Edward Franklin, Fela Lufadeju, Angela Clerkin.
When was The Importance of Being Earnest released and how long is it?
The Importance of Being Earnest was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Importance of Being Earnest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Importance of Being Earnest was composed by Dougal Irvine.