Kentucky Shakespeare presents our first production on the Actors Theatre of Louisville stage this January, with a perfect post-holiday pick-me-up! Oscar Wilde’s delightful comedy, subtitled A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, sparkles with vibrant characters, mistaken identities, and farcical antics. When bachelors Jack and Algernon both create alter egos named “Ernest,” the lies quickly spiral into chaos, hilarity, cucumber sandwiches, and Victorian handbags. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience what the London Telegraph calls “the most perfect comedy in the English language.” Rating: PG for romantic innuendo, allusion to alcohol and smoking. Suitable for most audiences, with guidance urged for pre-teens. “A satire of Victorian social hypocrisy, the witty play is considered Wilde’s greatest dramatic achievement.” – Britannica “One of the most popular and controversial literary figures of the 19th century, Oscar Wilde was a celebrated playwright, poet and novelist, famous for his satire and sharp wit. He was an unconventional figure of his day, well known for his colorful and flamboyant style both in prose and in dress.” – Jessica Brain, Historic UK Magazine
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| 2011 | Best Revival of a Play |
Actors Theatre of Louisville is at 316 Main Street, Louisville, KY.
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