The Importance of Being Earnest breaks

The National Theatre’s sold-out production of The Importance of Being Earnest transfers to the Noel Coward Theatre this Autumn, in a co-production with Sonia Friedman Productions. Olly Alexander (It’s A Sin) plays Algernon Moncrieff in director Max Webster’s (Donmar’s Macbeth; Life of Pi) joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s ‘glittering masterpiece’ (Telegraph), a hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance. Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Running time - 2hrs 45mins

Booking until - 10/01/2026

Please note: Olly Alexander will not be performing on performances from Friday 7 to Thursday 13 November 2025.

St. Martin's LaneLondon
WC2H 4AH

Nearest tube - Leicester Square

Seating information - The theatre is split into 4 tiers: the Stalls are at the ground level, with the Royal Circle on the 1st floor, the Grand Circle above and the Balcony at the top.

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