THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Oscar Wilde
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.
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
