The Importance of Being Earnest

“The truth is rarely pure and never simple. Two women fall in love with men of the same name. This mythical suitor is called ?Ernest?, a name that has been adopted by both Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff to win the hearts of their beloveds, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew, respectively. As pandemonium breaks out at Jack?s country home on the same weekend, and while the identity of ?Ernest? is still uncertain, only an insignificant handbag and an old nursemaid can save the day! A farce where characters take on fictitious roles, Oscar Wilde?s The Importance of Being Earnest is a delightful carnival of lovers in conflict, warped identities, clandestine arrangements, witticism and incisive, artful conversations. The eccentricity and effervescence in Wilde?s plot and characters are enjoyed by readers and viewers even today. Ever since it was first performed in London?s St. James? Theatre on 14 February 1895, this brilliant tour de force has inspired many other adaptations. The Importance of Being Earnest remains an evergreen classic!”