A trivial comedy for serious people, filmed live from the National Theatre. Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

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A flawless piece of comic theatre -Broadway World
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A sparkling new production…that’s fiercely faithful to Wilde’s wickedly subversive spirit -Daily Mail
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Fun, fabulous and fiery, it’s a hoot -London Theatre
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Ncuti Gatwa leads a Wilde party of irresistible anarchic charm -Guardian
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A bold and brash Wilde reboot -Times
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A pure blast -Time Out
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Immensely enjoyable, delivered with irrepressible, infectious glee -Financial Times

‘NR’ 170min

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