The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
Directed & Adapted by Sarah Slator
Ernest is Jack. Ernest loves Gwendolen but she doesn’t know he’s Jack. Algernon is also Ernest but he loves Cecily. Both Cecily and Gwendolen are particularly fond of the name Ernest, which is good for Ernest but is a problem for both Jack and Algernon. Then there’s Gwendolen’s mother and Algernon’s aunt, Lady Bracknell. She disapproves. Of everything mostly…except cucumber sandwiches…
Too many characters and not enough actors will see this “Trivial Comedy for Serious People” brought to life by just three performers in a comedic and potentially hat-astrophic production. In a similarly choreographed, character-swapping style to our critically acclaimed productions of The Importance of Being Earnest (2018), The Three Musketeers (2020), A Comedy of Errors (2022) and Persuasion (2024) audiences will love this truly unique adaptation!
Critics have said of our previous hat-astrophic adaptations:
“A gem of a production… Energetic, ingenious and thoughtful drama!” Brighton Source on The Comedy of Errors
“Artfully designed and cleverly executed… a total joy!” Living Magazines on The Three Musketeers
“This Is My Theatre have chalked up another triumph! in/genue Magazine on Persuasion
Event Details
Date: Friday 4 June
Time: Garden opens at 6.00pm | Performance starts at 7.00pm
Running Time: Approximately 85 minutes
Venue: Arundells, 59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
Tickets
- Adults: £20
- Children (under 16): £14
- Family of Four (2 Adults, 2 Under 16s): £62
- Under 4s: Free
- Accompanying registered carers: Free
Before You Visit
- This is an outdoor performance and will go ahead in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
- Seating is not provided. Please bring your own chair or picnic blanket.
- Picnics are welcome. Please take all rubbish home with you.
- Parking is not available at Arundells. Public car parks are available within walking distance.
- Only assistance dogs are permitted.
- Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another person if you are unable to attend.
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By Oscar Wilde
Directed & Adapted by Sarah Slator
Ernest is Jack. Ernest loves Gwendolen but she doesn’t know he’s Jack. Algernon is also Ernest but he loves Cecily. Both Cecily and Gwendolen are particularly fond of the name Ernest, which is good for Ernest but is a problem for both Jack and Algernon. Then there’s Gwendolen’s mother and Algernon’s aunt, Lady Bracknell. She disapproves. Of everything mostly…except cucumber sandwiches…
Too many characters and not enough actors will see this “Trivial Comedy for Serious People” brought to life by just three performers in a comedic and potentially hat-astrophic production. In a similarly choreographed, character-swapping style to our critically acclaimed productions of The Importance of Being Earnest (2018), The Three Musketeers (2020), A Comedy of Errors (2022) and Persuasion (2024) audiences will love this truly unique adaptation!
Critics have said of our previous hat-astrophic adaptations:
“A gem of a production… Energetic, ingenious and thoughtful drama!” Brighton Source on The Comedy of Errors
“Artfully designed and cleverly executed… a total joy!” Living Magazines on The Three Musketeers
“This Is My Theatre have chalked up another triumph! in/genue Magazine on Persuasion
Event Details
Date: Friday 4 June
Time: Garden opens at 6.00pm | Performance starts at 7.00pm
Running Time: Approximately 85 minutes
Venue: Arundells, 59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
Tickets
- Adults: £20
- Children (under 16): £14
- Family of Four (2 Adults, 2 Under 16s): £62
- Under 4s: Free
- Accompanying registered carers: Free
Before You Visit
- This is an outdoor performance and will go ahead in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
- Seating is not provided. Please bring your own chair or picnic blanket.
- Picnics are welcome. Please take all rubbish home with you.
- Parking is not available at Arundells. Public car parks are available within walking distance.
- Only assistance dogs are permitted.
- Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another person if you are unable to attend.
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