Synopsis

The story of two young gentleman in London, who each live a double-life, creating elaborate deceptions to find some balance in their lives. John Worthing escapes the burdens of responsibly to have an exciting life in the city, pretending to be his fictious young brother Earnest. Algeron Moncrieff, meanwhile, has invented a convenient invalid, Bunbury, whom he uses as an excuse to gallivant off to the country whenever he pleases. When John falls in love Algeron's cousin, Gwendolen, he is determined to come clean, but when Gwendolen discovers John's secret and decides to visit John's pretty ward in the country, posing as the debauched "Earnest", the situation gets entirely more complicated! Hijinks ensue, and the two gentlemen and their ladies are in for more than they ever anticipated with formable Lady Bracknell, Gwendolen's mother , begins sleuthing around to uncover the far-fetched truth.

Written by Oscar Wilde

Directed by Anna O'Connor

Cast

Lane - Mike Borthwick

Algernon Moncrieff - Dominic Reilly

Jack Worthing - Geof Marsland

Lady Bracknell - Patricia Andrews

Gwendolen Fairfax - Janice Hall 

Cecily Cardew - Kirsty Radestock

Miss Prism - Annette Mowat

Merriman - Michael Borthwick

Canon Chasuble - Brain O'Connor