CCP’S NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: OSCAR WILDE’S “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST” & SUZIE MILLER’S “PRIMA FACIE”

PRESENTED BY:

The Cultural Center of the Philippines,

National Theatre Live, and

and Ayala Malls Cinemas

DATE/ TIME/ VENUE:

February 25, 2025 |6:00 PM

CCP @ Ayala Malls Cinemas

The Importance of Being Earnest: Glorietta 4, Cinema 1

Prima Facie: Ayala Malls Vertis North & Ayala Malls Central Bloc Cebu

DESCRIPTION:

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

 A Trivial Comedy for Serious People

Jack finds being sensible dull, so he leads a double life—responsible in the country, reckless in town. His friend Algy does the same. But deception has its pitfalls, especially in love. As they woo two ladies, their tangled web of lies threatens to unravel.

Max Webster (Donmar’s Macbeth; Life of Pi) directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Doctor Who) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) and Hugh Skinner (W1A; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance.

Reviews:

★★★★★

“A sparkling new production… that’s fiercely faithful to Wilde’s subversice spirit” – Daily Mail

 

★★★★★

“Effervescent, exuberant, and prodly loud” – Broadway World

 

★★★★★

“a joyful version of Oscar Wilde’s 1895 farce” – The Sun

 

★★★★★

“This triumphantly queer comedy is pure theatre magic” – London Theatre Review

 

PRIMA FACIE

Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play features the Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance of Jodie Comer (Killing Eve). Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game. Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live from the intimate Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

Reviews:

★★★★★

“West End debuts don’t come much more astonishing than this” – Daily Telegraph

 

★★★★★

“masterful West End debut” – Guardian

 

★★★★★

“Jodie Comer takes the stage by storm” – The Times

 

★★★★

“an extraordinarily gutsy and rich performance by Jodie Comer” – Evening Standard

 

TICKET INFORMATION:

Ticket Prices:

Php 350 – Ayala Malls Vertis North

Php 300 – Greenbelt 3 & Ayala Center Cebu

Php 150 – Student

 Discounts:

20%: Senior Citizen Discount for non-Makati residents & PWD

*All senior citizens with Makati resident IDs shall be allowed free entry as mandated by local government regulations.

Visit the ticket booth or book your tickets at www.sureseats.com.