The Importance 1984

Opened: May 31, 1984
Closing: unknown

The Importance - 1984 - West End History , Info & More

Ambassadors Theatre
West St, West End, London WC2H 9ND, United Kingdom London

Based on The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

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The Importance FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Importance have there been?
The Importance has had 1 productions including West End which opened in 1984.

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