The Importance of Being Earnest (National Theatre) London Reviews and Tickets | Show Score

86%

(34 Ratings)

Positive

88%

Mixed

12%

Negative

0%

Members say

Entertaining, Great acting, Hilarious, Delightful, Fun

About the Show

Double lives lead to romantic entanglements in this witty comedy of errors.

In "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People," the whimsical escapades of Jack and Algy unfold against the backdrop of Victorian society. As they juggle their rural responsibilities with urban indulgences under false identities, their misadventures in love and deception take center stage.

Amidst the laughter and wit, Wilde delves into the complexities of societal expectations and the humorous consequences of straying from convention.

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Critic Reviews (9)

"It’s great to see Ncuti Gatwa in it."
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"The text seems less important than accommodating the next bum joke"
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"this joyfully reclaimed, triumphantly queer comedy is pure theatre magic"
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"...Ncuti Gatwa, drawing the crowds and flying the flag for diversity in casting."
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"Ncuti Gatwa is fabulous fun in an Oscar Wilde retelling"
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"a bold and brash Wilde reboot"
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"Gatwa’s Algernon brings delightful mischief to a high-camp production"
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“Charm, cheek and flair ”
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Cast and creative team

Royal National Theatre

Reverend Canon Chasuble

Sharon D Clarke

Algernon Moncrieff

Amanda Lawrence