The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde (1895)

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Theatre | Comedy: Farce 4 StarsBlurb:

“Oscar Wilde’s madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The rapid-fire wit and eccentric characters of The Importance of Being Earnest have made it a mainstay of the high school curriculum for decades.  Continue reading

What the Butler Saw

What the Butler Saw by Joe Orton (1969)

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Theatre | Comedy: Satirical Farce5-starsBlurb:

“Joe Orton’s last play, What the Butler Saw, will live to be accepted as a comedy classic of English literature” (Sunday Telegraph) The chase is on in this breakneck comedy of licensed insanity, Continue reading