The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Jayde Kirchert
22 January – 1 February 2015
Como Historic House and Garden
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).
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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
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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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