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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

by Oscar Wilde

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When Algernon discovers that his friend, Ernest, has created a fictional brother for whenever he needs a reason to escape dull country life, Algernon poses as the brother, resulting in ever increasing confusion.

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First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London

The successful opening night marked the climax of Wilde's career but also heralded his downfall.

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

Diane Owen

CAST

John Worthing, J.P. : Grant McCotter
Algernon Moncrieff : Ross Arnott
Rev. Canon Casuble : Simon Carney
Mr Gribsby : David Lord
Merriman : Andrew Stubbs
Lane : Stan Ward
Lady Bracknell : Lin Bowden
Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax : Kate Salt
Cecily Cardew : Lucy Cragg
Miss Prism : Tina Stewart

CREW

Stage Manager : Rob Owen
Set Design : Rob Owen
Set Construction : Rob Owen
Lights : Pete Williamson
Sound : Stephen Bashford
Costumes : Karen Smith
Props : Debbie Bashford & Sarah Dixon
Prompt : Maggie Allsopp
Box Office : Stephen Bashford
Front of House : Jane Williamson assisted by members of Sodbury Players & SPYS

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