“Doctor Who” star Ncuti Gatwa leads the forged of a revival of Oscar Wilde‘s 1895 play “The Importance of Being Earnest” at London’s National Theatre.
The play follows Jack Worthing, who whereas assuming the position of dutiful guardian within the nation, lets free on the town below a false identification. Meanwhile, his buddy Algernon Moncrieff takes on an analogous facade. Unfortunately, dwelling a double life has its drawbacks, particularly in terms of love. Hoping to impress two eligible girls, the gents discover themselves caught in an internet of lies from which they have to fastidiously navigate.
Max Webster (“Macbeth,” “Life of Pi”), making his National Theatre debut, reimagines the play.
The forged consists of consists of Gatwa as Algernon Moncrieff, Hugh Skinner (“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”) as Jack Worthing, Richard Cant (“Stan & Ollie”) as Reverend Canon Chasuble, Sharon D. Clarke (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) as Lady Bracknell and Amanda Lawrence (“Star Wars: Episode – IX The Rise of Skywalker”) as Miss Prism.
The manufacturing options set and costume design by Rae Smith, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Nicola T. Chang, composition by DJ Walde, motion course by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille and casting by Alastair Coomer CDG.
Director of the National Theatre, Rufus Norris, mentioned: “It is a joy to be welcoming Max Webster in his National Theatre directorial debut with a new production of Oscar Wilde’s hilariously subversive comedy ‘The Importance of Being Earnest.’ Max has assembled an extraordinary cast to reimagine one of our greatest comedies, with Ncuti Gatwa making his National Theatre debut. We are also delighted to welcome back Richard Cant, Amanda Lawrence, Hugh Skinner and Sharon D Clarke, who is returning to play one of Wilde’s most iconic roles – Lady Bracknell.”
“The Importance of Being Earnest” performs on the National Theatre’s Lyttelton theater from Nov. 20 by means of Jan. 25, 2025.