This preposterous and flamboyant production of The Importance of Being Earnest is a farcical play by Oscar Wilde about two bachelors, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who create alter egos named Ernest to escape what they believe are their mundane lives. Both men use this deception to woo women who are fixated on the name "Ernest".
Celebrated for its wit and repartee, parodying and gently satirising late Victorian manners, this version of the play deems to poke fun at quintessential Britishness and the pomposity of the upper class.
We bring to you two Victorian philanderers (which could be putting it nicely), Jack and Algernon, as well as the likes of the formidable Lady Bracknell, the glamorous Gwendolen Fairfax, the ever-curious Cecily Cardew, the bumbling Dr Frederick Chasuble, the indifferent Miss Laetitia Prism, ever devoted Lane and Merriman, as well as A Handbag!
2hrs. Incl. interval.
Ages 12+.
19th September, 2025
27th September, 2025
The theatre is situated on the second level (Level 1) of 50 Clifton St, and can be accessed by stairs only. There are 25 steps (including 2 landings) and handrails on both sides from street to foyer
GETTING TO THE MC SHOWROOM
BY TRAIN Prahran train station is just a 7 minutes walk away.
BY TRAM Stops are just 200 metres from the venue: at Hornby St/High St and Chatham St/Chapel St
The Importance Of Being Earnest runs for 2hrs. Incl. interval.
The Importance Of Being Earnest is at Prahran's The MC Showroom, which is located at Level 1, 50 Clifton Street, Prahran, 3181.
The Importance Of Being Earnest tickets start at $45.
Ages 12+.
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