The Importance of Being Earnest Tickets at Noël Coward Theatre, London
A trivial comedy for serious people. The National Theatre's sold-out production of The Importance of Being Earnest transfers to the Noël Coward Theatre this Autumn, in a co-production with Sonia Friedman Productions.
2 hours 45 minutes, with an interval
A play at the Noël Coward Theatre, 2 minutes' walk from Leicester Square
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Played at Noël Coward Theatre from 18 Sep 2025 to 10 Jan 2026.
A trivial comedy for serious people
The National Theatre’s sold-out production of The Importance of Being Earnest transfers to the Noël Coward Theatre this Autumn, in a co-production with Sonia Friedman Productions.
Directed by Max Webster (Donmar’s Macbeth; Life of Pi), this joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s “glittering masterpiece” (The Telegraph) is a hilarious story of identity, impersonation, and romance.
Joining the previously announced Olly Alexander as Algernon Moncrieff are Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Jack Worthing, Hugh Dennis as Reverend Canon Chasuble, Shobna Gulati as Miss Prism, Kitty Hawthorne as Gwendolen Fairfax, Jessica Whitehurst as Cecily Cardew, Hayley Carmichael as Merriman/Lane, and Stephen Fry as Lady Bracknell.
“Being sensible can be excessively boring.” At least, Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity.
Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks—especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Please note: Olly Alexander is not scheduled to perform from Friday 7 to Thursday 13 November 2025. Hugh Dennis is not scheduled to perform on Wednesday 12 November, and the evening performances of Thursday 20 November and Thursday 11 December. Stephen Fry is not scheduled to perform on Wednesday 19 November. Shobna Gulati is not scheduled to perform from Monday 5 to Saturday 10 January.
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Venue and getting here: Noël Coward Theatre
The Importance of Being Earnest is playing at Noël Coward Theatre. Here's everything you need to know about getting there and what to expect.
Address
85-88 St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4AU
Nearest Tube
Leicester Square (2 min walk)
