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National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest(2025)

A trivial comedy for serious people.

  • Comedy
8.0

Overview

Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Status:Released
Release Date:Feb 20, 2025
Runtime: 3h 2m

Director:

Max Webster

Writer:

Oscar Wilde

Top Cast

Ncuti Gatwa

Ncuti Gatwa

Algernon Moncrieff

Hugh Skinner

Hugh Skinner

Jack Worthing

Sharon D. Clarke

Sharon D. Clarke

Lady Bracknell

Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo

Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo

Gwendolen Fairfax

Eliza Scanlen

Eliza Scanlen

Cecily Cardew

Amanda Lawrence

Amanda Lawrence

Miss Prism

Julian Bleach

Julian Bleach

Merriman / Lane

Richard Cant

Richard Cant

Reverend Canon Chasuble

Official Videos

The Importance of Being Earnest | Official Trailer | National Theatre

The Importance of Being Earnest | Official Trailer | National Theatre

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