The Importance of Being Earnest

By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Jayde Kirchert

22 January – 1 February 2015
Como Historic House and Garden

  • “This faithful reproduction of one of Oscar Wilde’s best-known comic masterpieces shines with an original vitality that is simply delightful.”

    Jack Beeby, Aussie Theatre

  • “a high calibre and thoroughly enjoyable production.”

    Jennifer Porter, ArtsHub

About the production

Wilde’s classic play, The Importance Of Being Earnest was presented at Como House's stunning Ballroom in South Yarra. The well received production saw all 12 shows completely sold out.

Grants & Support

This show was proudly supported by The City of Stonnington, with Citizen Theatre the recipient of the Arts and Cultural Sponsorship program to present this production. Many thanks also to the National Trust, Como House staff and volunteers, Grattan Gardens Community Centre staff, MTC, Australian Shakespeare Company, Mark Howard, Helen and Michael Howard, the entire Howard extended family, James Degenhardt, Marion Bernard and Brenda Waye for their help along the way.

Thanks also to our suppliers for their co-operation and support: Ganache Chocolates (South Yarra), Tivoli Road Bakery (South Yarra) and Campbells Cash and Carry (Clayton).

  • Jackie Rees as Lady Bracknell

    Rory Godbold as Jack Worthing

    Nelson Gardner as Algernon Moncrieff

    Hannah Fredericksen as Cecily Cardew

    Lauren McKenna as Gwendolen Fairfax

    Nick Backstrom as Lane/Rev. Canon Chasuble

    Catherine Glavicic as Miss Prism

  • Directed and co-produced by Jayde Kirchert

    Produced by Carina Waye

    Original music composed by Loclan Mackenzie-Spencer

    Costumes by Marc McIntyre

    Stage Management by Chenez Dyer Bray

    Music Direction/Merriman by Patrick Paevere

    Video by Heartless Corporation

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