The Importance Of Being Earnest

Comedy, Theatre

A trivial comedy for serious people

Dates 26 March - 6 April
Times See below
Ticket prices See below

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‘A must see for theatre and comedy lovers alike.’ PopCulturey

Following its critically-acclaimed, smash-hit opening season Artefact Theatre Co. is delighted to announce an encore production of Oscar Wilde’s exquisitely scandalous satire on Victorian manners. Widely considered one of the funniest plays in the English language, The Importance of Being Earnest’s witty repartee and lively piercing of hypocrisy and pomposity has now delighted theatre-goers for over a century.

STRICTLY LIMITED SEASON

The Importance of Being Earnest – A trivial comedy for serious people.

As part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

What the critics are saying

You may have seen Earnest, but you haven’t seen Earnest like this.

PopCulturey
Artefact Theatre have approached a familiar text with a beautiful sense of craft, making a popular play feel fresh, delight and entertain.

Australian Arts Review
A fast-paced Victorian romp this is sure to delight.

Stage Whispers
Joyous…extremely entertaining.

TravelswithJB

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Dates

26 March - 6 April

Times

Tuesday to Saturday - 7:30pm
Saturday 6 April Matinee - 2:00pm
Sunday - 6:00pm

Tickets

$40 - Full
$35 - Concession/Group 6+

$30 - Special ON SALE price for performances on 26 & 27 March

(Transaction fee not included)

Duration

Act 1: 40 minutes (15 minute interval)
Act 2: 40 minutes (15 minute interval)
Act 3: 30 minutes

Seating & Accessibility

Seating: Allocated Seating.

Please make sure you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the performance start time. The performance has a strict ‘Lockout Policy’, latecomers will not be permitted.

Please Note: To ensure the safety and integrity of the performance, if you choose to exit the theatre during the performance you will not be permitted to re-enter.

If you require wheelchair access, please call our Box Office on 03 8290 7000.

Comedy, Theatre