“The Importance of being earnest” by Oscar Wilde

Nicosia For Art, in collaboration with National Theatre Live, presents the film adaptation of the theatrical production “The Importance of being earnest” by Oscar Wilde, directed by Max Webster. The screening will take place on Thursday, 8 January 2026, at 20:30, at Nicosia Municipal Theatre.
 
The National Theatre, London, brings one of Oscar Wilde’s most famous comedies live to cinemas, in a joyful, contemporary, and original interpretation. The production is full of humor, wit, and romance, guided by the acclaimed director Max Webster.
 
The story
 
Jack is a responsible guardian in the countryside, but in the city, he lives under a false identity. His friend, Algy, behaves in a similar way. Attempting to impress two young ladies, the two men become entangled in a web of lies that they must carefully navigate.
The play premiered at St. James’ Theatre in London on 14 February 1895.
 
What critics say
★★★★★ Broadway World – “A flawless piece of comic theatre”
★★★★ Times – “A bold and explosive Wilde reboot”
★★★★ Time Out – “Pure delight”
★★★★ Guardian – “Ncuti Gatwa leads a delightfully charismatic anarchic gang”
★★★★★ Daily Mail – “A brilliant new production… passionately faithful to Wilde’s spirit, bitterly subversive and sarcastic”
★★★★★ London Theatre – “Entertaining, wonderful and fiery, a hilarious experience”
★★★★ Financial Times – “Extremely enjoyable, with uncontrollable and infectious joy”
 
National Theatre και National Theatre Live
 
The National Theatre makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. The National Theatre shares unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world. It invests in talent and innovation on stage and off, taking seriously its role as the nation’s theatre.
National Theatre Live was launched in 2009, bringing successful theatre productions to the big screen. With over 100 productions released to date, National Theatre Live is regularly screened in 2,500 venues across 74 countries, allowing millions of people to experience world-class theatre on the big screen.
 
Credits
Director: Max Webster
Set & Costume Design: Rae Smith
Lighting Design: Jon Clark
Sound Design: Nicola T. Chang
Movement
Director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille
Composer DJ Walde
Physical Comedy
Advisor Joyce Henderson
Intimacy Coordinator Ingrid Mackinnon
Broadcast team
Director for Screen Matthew Amos
Lighting Director Gemma O’Sullivan
Sound Supervisor Conrad Fletcher
Script Supervisor Vicky Edmonds
Cast
Gwendolen Fairfax: Ronke Adikoluijó
Merriman / Lane: Julian Bleach
Ensemble: Shereener Browne
Reverend Canon Chasuble: Richard Cant
Lady Bracknell: Sharon D Clarke
Algernon Moncrieff: Ncuti Gatwa
Ensemble: Jasmine Kerr
Miss Prism: Amanda Lawrence
Ensemble: Gillian McCafferty
Ensemble: Elliot Pritchard
Cecily Cardew: Eliza Scanlen
Jack Worthing: Hugh Skinner
Ensemble: John Vernon
 
Duration: 170΄ (with a 15-minute interval)
Ages: Parents guidance, general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
 
Tickets:
Available online via more.com: https://bit.ly/4pkvlfG and the Nicosia Municipal Theatre box office (Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00).
 
Ticket prices: €7
 
Reduced tickets are valid for: Children, students, soldiers, pensioners, large families, unemployed, actors, people with disabilities (free) with presentation of relevant ID.
 
Information: 22797979 (Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00) & http://bit.ly/3VjZ0ZG
 
Organisers: Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia For Art