
National Theatre Live 2025
The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, directed by Max Webster
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ellis) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining 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.
This is a screening, not a live production.
***** ‘A flawless piece of comic theatre’ Broadway World
***** ‘A sparkling new production' Daily Mail
**** ‘Ncuti Gatwa leads a Wilde party of irresistible anarchic charm’ Guardian
**** ‘A pure blast’ Time Out
Start Time: 7pm
Ticket Price: Adult £19.50, Student/U16/Senior £18.50, Family of four £74.00.
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