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The Importance of Being Earnest

47 %|Jan 1, 1986|Comedy

Filled with wit and wisdom, The Importance of Being Earnest tells the tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. Jack has invented an imaginary brother, Earnest, whom he uses as an excuse to escape from his dull home in the country and frolic in town. Algernon uses a similar technique, only in reverse: His imaginary friend, Bunbury, provides a convenient and frequent method of taking adventures in the country. However, their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of crises that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits; Jack of his love Gwendolen Fairfax, and Algernon of his belle Cecily Cardew.

Featured Crew

Stuart Burge
Director
Oscar Wilde
Writer
Michael Burdle
Costume Design
David Myerscough-Jones
Production Design
Shaun Sutton
Producer

Cast

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Paul McGann
John Worthing
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Rupert Frazer
Algernon Montcrieff
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Joan Plowright
Lady Bracknell
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Amanda Redman
Gwendolen
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Gemma Jones
Miss Prism
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Alec McCowen
Dr. Chasuble
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John Quarmby
Merriman