The Importance of Being Earnest
27th to 30th May 2026
Performances at 1st Poulner Scout Hall
Oscar Wilde's enduring comedy The Importance of Being Earnest is a sparkling satire of Victorian society, brimming with wit, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements. Follow the charmingly duplicitous Jack Worthing and the irrepressibly mischievous Algernon Moncrieff as they navigate love, manners, and the absurdities of social expectations, all while trying to maintain the guise of the ever-important “Ernest.” A delightful exploration of identity, love, and the hilarity of human folly, Wilde’s masterpiece remains as fresh and entertaining today as when it first captivated audiences.
Characters
John Worthing J.P. (Jack) is the protagonist who leads a double life.
Algernon Moncrieff is Jack's friend, known for his wit and charm.
Lady Bracknell is Gwendolen's mother, representing societal norms and expectations.
Gwendolen Fairfax is Jack's love interest, who values the name "Ernest."
Cecily Cardew is Jack's ward, engaged to Algernon.
Canon Chasuble and Miss Prism are secondary characters involved in the guardianship and education of Cecily.
Lane and Merriman are a Manservant and Butler respectively.
Get-together
Sunday 18th January
2 pm
The Garden Room at The Whyte House
Auditions
Sunday 25th January
2 pm
The Garden Room at The Whyte House
