National Theatre Live - The Importance of being Earnest
Schedule
Sun Apr 27 2025 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC+10:00Location
Earl Arts Centre | Launceston, TS
The Importance of Being Earnest
A live-captured screening from London's West End
Be a part of a unique cinematic theatre experience and enjoy the best theatre performances filmed live from the beating heart of theatre and from Britain’s most exciting stages.
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful re-imagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity.
Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London