The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde March 8, 2013

Black Swan State Theatre Company presents

The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde

9 – 28 March 2013

“In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing.” Oscar Wilde

In Oscar Wilde’s most famous play, the dandy Algernon and dapper Jack are best friends, who, unbeknownst to each other, both employ different identities in London and the countryside.

When Jack proposes to Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, and Algernon falls for Jack’s ward Cecily, both do so using the pseudonym Ernest. Amidst mistaken identities and giddy confusion towers Gwendolen’s mother, the imposing Lady Bracknell, as a paragon of Edwardian propriety, who refuses to be anything but earnest!

This masterful comedy of manners, considered to be the wittiest play in the English language, sparkles with classic bon mots and brilliant dialogue that will lift your spirits.

“A masterpiece of honed wit and formal perfection.” The Telegraph

Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA

Director: Kate Cherry
Cast includes: Adriane Daff, Jenny Davis, Rebecca Davis, Stuart Halusz, Michael Loney, Pete Rowsthorn, Scott Sheridan, Pauline Whyman

Duration: Approx. 2 hrs 20 mins [incl. interval]

Tickets: Standard $69.50 / Concession $54.50 / Preview $52.50 / Student $29.50 / Student Rush
$24.50 / Family (2 Adults & 2 children) $158.00 / Groups of 8+ $53.50

Bookings: Ticketek, ph 1300 795 012, Group 8+ ph 1300 364 001 or email [email protected], website http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=IMPORTAN13

More info: www.bsstc.com.au/whats-on/the-importance-of-being-earnest/