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

Presented by NT Live
£18.50
City Varieties Music Hall
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Ncuti Gatwa wearing a suit jacket, waist coat, bow tie and shorts sat in a cut out in a pink wall. Text reads National Theatre Live. A production from National Theatre. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wild.

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.

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.

Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live at the National Theatre in London.

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Running Time: 3hrs (approx. including interval)

Certificate: 12 TBC

Triggers and advisories: TBC

Prices include a £2.50 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable

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