The Importance of Being Earnest is beloved for its wit, satire, and gleeful skewering of Victorian respectability. But beneath the dazzling dialogue lies something more radical: a world built on performance — of identity, class, and desire. The play follows two young men, Jack and Algernon, who create elaborate alter egos — “Ernest” — to escape social obligations and pursue love. But when their deceptions unravel, chaos ensues in a world where truth is slippery, and appearances are everything. This production is fast, furious and wickedly funny. With an entirely South Australian cast, we’re serving up the very best talent with teeth, sparkle, and a whole lot of nerve. Prepare yourself for a bold and joyful night at the theatre.
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| 2011 | Best Revival of a Play |
Trophy Boys (3/17/26-4/2/26)
RBG: Of Many, One (4/10/26-5/2/26)
The Importance of Being Earnest (5/8/26-5/30/26)
ART (5/20/26-5/24/26)
State Theatre Company South Australia is at Festival Drive, Adelaide .
Eureka Day (11/12/21-11/27/21)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (9/24/21-10/9/21)
Hibernation (8/13/21-8/28/21)
The 7 Stages of Grieving (7/28/21-8/7/21)
Euphoria (5/6/21-5/15/21)
The Gospel According to Paul (4/19/21-5/1/21)
The Boy Who Talked to Dogs (2/25/21-3/14/21)
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A Promenade of Shorts: Season 3
Goodwood Theatre & Studios (1/15 - 1/24) NEW COMEDY NEW PLAY AUSTRALIA - ADELAIDE PREMIERE | |
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RBG: Of Many, One
State Theatre Company South Australia (4/10 - 5/2) | |
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The Importance of Being Earnest
State Theatre Company South Australia (5/8 - 5/30) | |
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ART
State Theatre Company South Australia (5/20 - 5/24) | |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Darwin
Oaks Elan Darwin (8/20 - 8/22) | |
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Uncle Vanya - but there’s ASMR soap cutting videos playing in the bottom right corner
State Theatre Company South Australia (7/9 - 7/18) | |
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Great Detectives: Heist, Camera, Action!
Ayers House (3/4 - 3/14) | |
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The Heartbreak Choir
State Theatre Company South Australia (11/20 - 12/5) | |
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