The Importance of Being Earnest

Written March 8, 2007 in Cork, Ireland, Panasonic FZ5, People, Photos, Theatre

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I wasn’t sure what to expect when I decided to take in a bit of culture and go see “The Importance of Being Earnest” performed by Chattyboo Productions at Cork Arts Theatre. Frank Prendergast has a leading role in the play and he blogged about it a few days ago, but I didn’t know anything about Oscar Wilde. I expected a stuffy Victorian period drama along the lines of many popular movies I’ve seen. Little did I know the comedic gem that was lying in wait.

I won’t give anything away about the story, except to say that it has a perfect mix of love, humour, twists and scoundrels. We spent the whole time either laughing or engrossed in the twists and characters of the plot.

Unfortunately the play finishes on Saturday so you only have a few more days to enjoy this wonderful experience! Check out Frank’s post for an audio clip, and go book your tickets by ringing the Cork Arts Theatre at 021-4505624.

Lots more photos after the jump…

The Importance of Being Earnest

11 comments on ' The Importance of Being Earnest '

Thank you for your lovely review and fab photos

Written by Angela Newman on March 08, 2007 at 11:53am
The best production that I have seen in a long time. I enjoyed it so much I have booked again.
I could not fault the production on anything as the set and ccstumes are fantastic. The actors are protraying the
characters perfectly.

Written by Mary Casey on March 08, 2007 at 12:20pm
Flawless production! Very enjoyable! Will be very interested to see what other productions this company will bring.

Written by Ann Riordan on March 08, 2007 at 1:41pm
Thanks a million for coming Donncha, and for the glowing review!
I’m delighted you brought the camera - they’re great shots!

Great to see yourself and Jacinta - pity Jeremy couldn’t stick around after…

Thanks Mary and Ann too!

Written by frankp on March 08, 2007 at 2:13pm
Glad you like the photos, I’m already looking forward to whatever play you put on next!

Written by Donncha O Caoimh on March 08, 2007 at 4:49pm
I love this play. Then again, I work in theatre…

Written by Flickr: Andrew Biorn on March 09, 2007 at 6:39am
ı liked it very much.in two weeks time ı have an exam about the play.this helped me so much.thanks a lot:)

Written by zepi on March 31, 2007 at 8:26pm
It really is a brilliant play.

I think I saw it in Dublin as part of a school trip many many years ago and I was stunned by how good it is. Definitely not stuffy!

Written by Alex Leonard on November 15, 2007 at 6:27pm
I am a huge Oscar Wilde fan. While doing some research on Wilde and the Victorians, I stumbled upon the fact that “earnest” was a word commonly associated with gay men. Some people believe “The Importance of Being Earnest” hints at this, as Wilde was a homosexual himself. Based on this knowledge, the famous Bristol Old Vic Theatre performed “The Importance of Being Earnest” with an all-male cast. Unfortunately, they can never re-use the costumes from the production, as all the female dresses were made for large men!

- Gary Webber

Written by Gary Webber from Bad Credit Remortgage on February 22, 2008 at 12:04am
The man has nothing to declare except his genius. How true.

Written by Flickr: Cepinoo on April 12, 2008 at 1:16am