Thursday 19 August 2010
7.30pm - 10.00pm

Oscar Wilde's frothy, witty Edwardian comedy of manners and mistaken identity will be staged in the atmospheric grounds of Harewood House this summer.

Following the successes of acclaimed adaptations of 'Little Women' and 'Far From The Madding Crowd' here in 2007, Theatreworks will use their customary style and innovation to breathe life into Wilde's best loved piece, 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.

The Story

To avoid family duties, Algernon Moncrieff, a bachelor-about-town, has invented 'Bunbury' - a sick relative who frequently calls him away from home! His friend Jack Worthing has invented a wicked brother called 'Earnest' to disguise his own misdemeanours. When Algernon poses as Earnest confusion takes hold - until the discovery of an old handbag finally leads Jack and Algernon to the truth behind the layers of deceit. 

Bring your strawberries, cream and a bottle of fizz, sit back and enjoy the sparkling wit of Wilde, gorgeous costumes and fine performances all in the delightful setting of the grounds of Harewood House.

Theatreworks is a Number One Theatre Production Company with a commitment to staging fresh adaptations of classic literary works, new writing, and multi media collaborations which involve the use of music, dance and puppetry.

What the Critics Said About 2007 Theatreworks Productions:

'A joy to watch' Evening Standard.

'A production of exquisite sensitivity' The Telegraph.

'One of the few plays I would willingly see again' Manchester Evening News.

 

Find out more about Theatreworks on their website.

 

 

 

Adult:	£10.20
Senior Citizen:	£9.25
Child:	£6.75
Family:	£35.00
Harewood Card Adult:	£9.25
Harewood Card Senior Citizen:	£8.25
Harewood Card Child:	£6.25
Harewood Card Family:	£31.00