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The Importance of Being Earnest Tickets

Duration

2 hrs 45 mins with 1 interval

Age limit

Suitable for 16+ yrs

Oscar Wilde’s sparkling satire gets a vibrant new twist as Olly Alexander leads this hilarious tale of mistaken identity, double lives, and romantic chaos.

    • Olly Alexander (BAFTA-nominated for It's A Sin) stars in this bold revival of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, reimagined by Max Webster (Life of Pi and Macbeth at the Donmar) and ideal for fans of wit, romance, and chaos.
    • This glittering comedy lands at Noël Coward Theatre after a sold-out run at the National Theatre, a must-see satire critics are calling “joyful” and “deliciously sharp.”
    • Wilde’s whip-smart dialogue meets contemporary flair in this vibrant revival with bold costumes, lively staging, and some well-placed cucumber sandwiches.
    • Double lives, mistaken identities, and charming deception—expect an uproarious ride through society’s silly rules. Book tickets to The Importance of Being Earnest in London now!

    The story

    Jack leads a proper life in the country, but in London, he’s someone else entirely. His friend Algy does the same, and soon, they’re both tangled in a web of lies, aliases, and unexpected romance. As two young women fall for the charm of men named “Ernest,” the question looms: how long can a double life last before it all unravels?

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    Guests from United States, Germany, Belgium and over 8 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    John F

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    Went to a perfromance on the 30th December. Theatre was packed out. All the cast were excellent and my wife really enjoyed her first live experience of Oscar Wilde.

    Tetiana V

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Dec 2025
    Not quite sure about the beginning and the closure of the play, but the middle was based on the Oscar Wilde work 😁 Some actors - to my view - crossed some vulgar lines, this was not necessary.

    Marion M

    Group
    Verified booking
    Nov 2025
    Great cast and a fun play to watch.

    Simon B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    I'm a great fan of Stephen Fry which is what prompted me to see the play which I am very familiar with. Seeing him as Lady Bracknell was simply wonderful. His presence was dramatic and his presentation was brilliant. The famous "a handbag" as iterated by Dame Edith years ago was beautifully varied, but just as effective. While I know political righteousness has to be observed, I still believe there are situations where it really shouldn't be applied. This play is clearly such an example. There are thousands of plays where using coloured actors would be perfectly acceptable, but this is not one of them. The actors playing mother and son were fine actors, but just miscast. Luckily the play is so good it didn't ruin it. The scene changes were remarkable and the odd characters highly amusing. If I lived in London, I would go to see it again just for Stephen Fry. You suggest showing favourite photo moments, having requested beforehand that all phones etc be turned off!!

    Steven G

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    The performance was excellent. The cast were perfect.

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