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Esplanade Presents
Theatre | Film
The Importance of Being Earnest (Screening)
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Max Webster
18 Apr 2025, Fri, 7.30pm
19 Apr 2025, Sat, 3pm
3hrs
(Intermission: 1 x 20mins)
Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade
Synopsis
★★★★★
“A flawless piece of comic theatre”
“A sparkling new production...that's fiercely faithful to Wilde’s wickedly subversive spirit.”
“Fun, fabulous and fiery, it’s a hoot”
“A flawless piece of comic theatre”
– Broadway World
★★★★★
“A sparkling new production...that's fiercely faithful to Wilde’s wickedly subversive spirit.”
– The Daily Mail
★★★★★
“Fun, fabulous and fiery, it’s a hoot”
– London Theatre
Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so.
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.
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Accessibility
Assistive Listening Relaxed Environment
Advisory:
Rating to be advised.
Please note that this is a screening of the theatre production, and not a live performance. Re-entry is permitted.
Admission Age:
6 and above.
Language: English
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Relaxed Environment
This is a Relaxed Environment (RE) performance. Perfect for anyone who benefits from being able to make a noise, leave and return to their seat or access the toilets during the performance. No modifications are made to the performance.
Assistive Listening
Assistive listening system is available for this venue. Hearing aid users with a Telecoil-enabled programme can benefit from the system provided. Please arrive at the venue 30 min before the performance so we can assist with the setup.
Date & Time
Assistive Listening
Relaxed Environment
18 Apr 2025, Fri
7.30pm
Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade
19 Apr 2025, Sat
3pm
Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade
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