Oscar Wilde’s play will run from the 20th November until the 25th January 2025.
The National Theatre has confirmed additional casting for Max Webster’s upcoming production of Wilde’s classic play, heading to the National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre later this year.
This revival of the play will star Richard Cant (Stan & Ollie, Mary Queen of Scots) as Reverend Canon Chasuble, Sharon D Clarke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Doctor Who) as Lady Bracknell, Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Sex Education) as Algernon Moncrieff, Amanda Lawrence (Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker, Angels in America) as Miss Prism, and Hugh Skinner (W1A, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) as Jack Worthing.
They will be joined by Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ (Rain Dogs, Blues for an Alabama Sky) as Gwendolen Fairfax and Eliza Scanlen (Little Women, Sharp Objects) as Cecily Cardew.
Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so.
While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade.
Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Director Max Webster is making his National Theatre debut and is joined in the creative team by set and costume designer Rae Smith, lighting designer Jon Clark, sound designer Nicola T Chang, composer DJ Walde, and movement director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille.
To book tickets visit: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-importance-of-being-earnest/