The Importance of Being Earnest
Get ready for Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece this summer at Speke Hall, in this anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…?
Best friends Jack and Algy have both created alter-egos to win the affections of their beloveds; but when will they stop being Ernest and start being, well, earnest?
Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed company infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre to give this perennially popular play a hilarious contemporary twist!
Please note:
- Enter via Visitor Reception from the car park. You will be directed to the North Lawn where the performance will take place.
- Seating is not provided, so please bring your own camping chair (no spikes) or blanket. The lawn is flat so please be mindful of guests sitting behind you.
- We advise wearing plenty of layers - even if it's a lovely sunny day, it can get chilly on the North Lawn at night. The event will go ahead rain or shine, so keep an eye on the weather and be prepared to bring waterproofs or an umbrella.
- The North Lawn is fully accessible with some slight slopes.
- Suitable for all ages.
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Get ready for Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece this summer at Speke Hall, in this anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…?
Best friends Jack and Algy have both created alter-egos to win the affections of their beloveds; but when will they stop being Ernest and start being, well, earnest?
Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed company infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre to give this perennially popular play a hilarious contemporary twist!
Please note:
- Enter via Visitor Reception from the car park. You will be directed to the North Lawn where the performance will take place.
- Seating is not provided, so please bring your own camping chair (no spikes) or blanket. The lawn is flat so please be mindful of guests sitting behind you.
- We advise wearing plenty of layers - even if it's a lovely sunny day, it can get chilly on the North Lawn at night. The event will go ahead rain or shine, so keep an eye on the weather and be prepared to bring waterproofs or an umbrella.
- The North Lawn is fully accessible with some slight slopes.
- Suitable for all ages.
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