UC Davis Department of Theatre & Dance
The Importance of Being Earnest
Wright Hall - Main Theatre
Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is a sparkling comedy of wit, romance, and ridiculous disguises. In this "trivial comedy for serious people," Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff have each invented alter egos to escape the tedium of polite society—but their double lives collide when love enters the picture. With mistaken identities, sharp social satire, and Wilde’s signature one-liners, this delightful, timeless farce skewers Victorian conventions and proves that nothing is more important than being earnest.
This event is not eligible for a Mondavi Center subscription package or Student Rush. No refunds, exchanges, or event credit.
Run time is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes including an intermission