To be successful in love is to be called Ernest. Or so it would seem. Picture if you will, two eligible bachelors who are forced to lead double lives while in pursuit of two young women who are both determined to marry a man of the name of Ernest. Their search soon becomes a tangle of deception, disguise and misadventure and adding to the confusion there is the small matter of a handbag and its contents. This dazzling, farcical play is famous for its witty dialogue, razor sharp satire and timeless humour and is considered to be one of the greatest stage comedies of all time.
Written by Oscar Wilde
Directed by John Crabtree
Monday 2nd - Saturday 7th December, 7.30 pm
Matinée, Saturday 7th December, 2.30 pm
Sherborne Studio Theatre, Marston Road, Sherborne
Tickets for The Importance of Being Earnest will be on sale from November 4th
Make your evening out complete with a preshow meal at the Newell French Bistro in Greenhill, just a few minutes walk from the Theatre. Note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
3-course menu (excluding wine) £26.50
with a full à la carte menu to choose from.
01935 710386
