CCP’S NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: OSCAR WILDE’S “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST”

PRESENTED BY:

The Cultural Center of the Philippines,

National Theatre Live, and

and Ayala Malls Cinemas

DATE/ TIME/ VENUE:

April 29, 2025 |6:00 PM | CCP @ Ayala Malls Cinemas

Ayala Malls Vertis North & 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

TICKET INFORMATION:

Ticket Prices:

Php 350 – Vertis North

Php 300 – Central Bloc 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.