Oscar Wilde (Playwright, 1854–1900) was born in Dublin, Ireland, and attended University of Oxford, where he proved to be a brilliant scholar, winning the Newdigate Prize for his poem “Ravenna.” His first collection, Poems, was published in 1881. Groups of 10 or more may purchase discounted tickets, and tickets may also be purchased as part of a money-saving season package. This production is supported in part by the Jean and Gary Shekhter Fund for Classic Theatre. The Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Fund
Running time: 2 hours, 25 minutes, including one intermission. Video: Barry Edelstein talks about Oscar Wilde’s classic. The Globe’s lavish production of this timeless classic offers the unmissable opportunity to see what the London Telegraph calls “the most perfect comedy in the English language.” But when Algernon discovers that Jack has been posing as a man named Ernest to escape to the city, he promptly travels to Jack’s country estate to pose as the fictional figure himself! Silliness ensues with whimsical ingénues, jealous fiancées, indomitable dowagers, and the most famous handbag in theatre history. This “trivial comedy for serious people” features two carefree bachelors, Jack and Algernon, each with a carefully hidden double life.
Oscar Wilde’s wildly entertaining comedy sparkles with dazzling wordplay and hilariously unlikely situations.
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