Max Webster’s production will run at the theatre from the 20th November until the 25th January 2025.
The National Theatre has released rehearsal images for its upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s play which will begin performances later this month.
Max Webster will be making his National Theatre debut with this production which is set to 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, Hugh Skinner (W1A, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) as Jack Worthing, Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ (Rain Dogs, Blues for an Alabama Sky) as Gwendolen Fairfax, Eliza Scanlen (Little Women, Sharp Objects) as Cecily Cardew and Julian Bleach (Doctor Who, The Grinning Man) as Merriman / Lane.
They are joined by ensemble members Shereener Browne (The Effect), Jasmine Kerr (Follies), Gillian McCafferty (The Rise and Fall of Little Voice), Elliot Pritchard (Museum of Austerity) and John Vernon (Coriolanus).
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.
During its run, the show will also be filmed live ahead of a worldwide 2025 cinema release from the 20th February 2025, with a list of venues available on the NTLive website.
The creative team behind this revival features set and costume design by Rae Smith, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Nicola T Chang, composition by DJ Walde, and movement direction by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille.
To book tickets visit: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-importance-of-being-earnest/