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The cast of The Importance of Being Earnest.
NATIONAL THEATRE WEST END
TRANSFER OF THE IMPORTANCE
OF BEING EARNEST
The National Theatre West End
transfer of its critically acclaimed
production of The Importance of Being
Earnest, will run for a limited season at
the Noël Coward Theatre, a Delfont
Mackintosh Theatre, in a co-production
with Sonia Friedman Productions, from
18 September until 10 January.
Joining Olly Alexander, who plays the
role of Algernon Moncrieff, is Nathan
Stewart-Jarrett as Jack Worthing, Hugh
Dennis as Rev. Canon Chasuble, Shobna
Gulati as Miss Prism, Kitty Hawthorne
as Gwendolen Fairfax, Jessica
Whitehurst as Cecily Cardew, Hayley
Carmichael as Merriman/Lane, and
Stephen Fry as Lady Bracknell.
This ‘bold and brash Wilde reboot’
(The Times), directed by Max Webster, is
a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of
Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
Max Webster, said: ‘Oscar Wilde was a
master of elegance, rebellion, and razorsharp wit. With this cast – led by the
audacious brilliance of Olly Alexander,
Photo: Justine Matthew
the hugely captivating Nathan StewartJarrett and the legendary Stephen Fry as
Lady Bracknell – we’re embracing the
play’s subversive heart in a way that
feels utterly now. I’d like to think Wilde
would be delighted – and perhaps even
a little scandalised – by this bold, joyful
take on his iconic comedy.’
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.
This ‘sparkling new production’ (Daily
Mail) was first performed in the Lyttelton
Theatre from 21 November 2024 until
25 January 2025. Following a sold-out
run at the National Theatre, it was
subsequently released to cinemas
worldwide through National Theatre Live.
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PEPPA PIG LIVE
Peppa Pig Live is returning with a
brand-new stage adventure, Peppa Pig’s
Big Family Show, featuring baby Evie,
the latest addition to the Pig family.
Produced by Fierylight in partnership
with Hasbro, the tour kicks off in
October 2025 and travels across the UK
until September 2026. Families can also
enjoy a special festive run in London’s
West End at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
from 5 December to 4 January.
Packed with music, laughter,
adventure, and plenty of audience
participation, the show offers the perfect
introduction to theatre for preschoolers
and their families. The story follows
Peppa, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George,
and friends as they prepare for baby
Evie’s arrival, with decorating, building,
and lots of fun tasks along the way.
This latest production builds on over
15 years of hugely popular Peppa stage
tours, which have entertained more than
2.5 million people across the UK. Once
again directed and co-adapted by
Richard Lewis, who has helmed every
previous Peppa Live show, Peppa Pig’s
Big Family Show promises to be an
unforgettable experience for children and
grown-ups alike.
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