The Importance of Being Earnest 2012

Ages: 8+
Opened: January 31, 2012
Closing: February 11, 2012

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Two girls earnest to marry, two gentlemen eager to respond, and one Lady earnestly hoping for cucumber sandwiches. Join Jack, Algernon, Gwendolen, Cecily and Lady Bracknell at the Theatre Royal Haymarket to discover the vital importance of being Earnest.



This hilarious and critically acclaimed production transfers to the West End following a sell-out at one of London’s most beloved fringe theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington.

The Importance of Being Earnest - 2012 - West End Cast

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