The Importance of Being Earnest
Get ready for Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece this summer at Speke Hall, in this anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.
- Booking essential
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…? Best friends Jack and Algy have both created alter-egos to win the affections of their beloveds; but when will they stop being Ernest and start being, well, earnest? Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed company infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre to give this perennially popular play a hilarious contemporary twist!
Make the most of early bird pricing on adult and family tickets - available up to and including April 7.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Early bird | £16.00 |
| Adult Standard | £18.00 |
| Child 5-17 | £10.00 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | £0.00 |
| Family Early bird (2 Adults 2 Children) | £45.00 |
| Family Standard (2 Adults 2 Children) | £50.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- Meeting point
Enter via Visitor Reception from the car park. You will be directed to the North Lawn where the performance will take place.
- What to bring and wear
We advise bringing something comfy to sit on and wearing plenty of layers - even if it's a lovely sunny day, it can get chilly on the North Lawn at night.
- Accessibility
The North Lawn is fully accessible with some slight slopes.
Upcoming events
Tudor May Day Weekend
From Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May, step back in time and join us for a whole weekend of family fun as we celebrate May Day with the Tudors.
Drop In Creative Flower Workshop
Join RHS Chelsea Gold Winners, Louise and Deb, to learn how to make spectacular flower crowns. Develop your skills under the watchful eye of expert craftspeople in this unique drop in floral workshop at Speke Hall.
Jester Workshop
Join us this May for a funny family session of jokes, jigs and clowning as we explore the wacky world of jesters.
Mini Makers
Crafty fun for little ones on selected Mondays throughout the year at Speke Hall's Home Farm Restaurant.