![]() “Generally brisk and without a hint of the camp that often accompanies Earnest, the staging gives the abundant epigrams of Oscar Wilde their full due, in no small part thanks to several terrific performances. Things start to go awry when they end up together in the country, and their deceptions are discovered – threatening to spoil their romantic pursuits. Algy Montcrieff decides to take the name ‘Earnest’ when visiting Worthing’s young and beautiful ward, Cecily at the country manor. Jack Worthing has invented a brother, Earnest, who he uses as an excuse to leave his dull country life behind to visit the ravishing Gwendolen. Whenever people talk to me about the weather, I always feel quite certain that they mean something else. ![]() 'Pray dont talk to me about the weather, Mr. Two young gentlemen living in 1890’s England have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. The plays title - and many of its quotes - allude to Wildes belief that it was important to be earnest, and that truthfulness and honesty were lacking in Victorian society. ![]() Drama Desk Nom., “Best Actress” – Melissa Errico, The Importance of Being Earnest ![]()
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