Wed 18 Jun 2025
| Dates: |
Wed 18 Jun 2025 |
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| Times: | 14.30 & 19.30 |
| Tickets: | £35 - £200 |
| Space: | Main Stage |
Suitable for: 8+
Running time: 165
Directed by: Jimmy Fay
Written by: Oscar Wilde
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A special Gala performance of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ to support the Lyric’s Outreach and Education work.
We invite you to a special Gala Performance of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’, with all proceeds from the evening going towards the Lyric’s award-winning outreach and education work, which helps support thousands of young people every year.
In 2024 we engaged with over 15,000 young people and members of the community through our Creative Learning team. With your support, we hope to raise funds to help us continue and develop this vital work that allows everyone access to excellent theatre.
Standard tickets are only £35 and include a pre-show drinks reception.
Or if you want the VIP experience, join us for an exclusive Dandy Dinner, hosted by Regency House at their Crescent One space. This dinner will include:
Tickets for the Dandy Dinner are £200 per person, and include your ticket for the performance.
Limited spaces are remaining for this event and can be booked by contacting the team at development@lyrictheatre.co.uk.
Step into a world of wit, charm, and sheer hilarity as The Importance of Being Earnest takes centre stage at the Lyric Theatre. Widely regarded as one of the greatest comedies in the English language, Oscar Wilde’s sparkling masterpiece is a riotous satire of Victorian manners, packed with razor-sharp dialogue, tangled romances, and plenty of mistaken identities.
Follow the mischievous Jack and Algernon as they navigate secret identities, meddling aunts, and scandalously misplaced handbags, all in the pursuit of love and social standing. But as their carefully crafted lies unravel, chaos reigns—leading to revelations as uproarious as they are unexpected.
This vibrant new production brings Wilde’s iconic characters and unforgettable one-liners to life, offering a fresh take on a play that continues to captivate audiences over a century after its debut.