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Check out the dawdler for the new theatrical production of Oscar Wilde ’s The Importance of Being solemn with Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa .
While we wait for the 2nd season ofDoctor Whoto premiere , current DoctorNcuti Gatwahas been keeping busy . He has recorded Gatsby in Harlem for BBC Radio 3 and is on degree properly now in London ’s West End in a new production ofOscar Wilde’sThe Importance of Being sincere . Max Webster(Donmar’sMacbeth;Life of Pi ) directs this reimagining of Oscar Wilde ’s most celebrated funniness . Olivier Award - winnerSharon D Clarke(Ma Rainey ’s Black Bottom ) is bring together by Gatwa andHugh Skinner(W1A;Mamma Mia ! Here We Go Again ) in this hilarious floor of personal identity , impersonation , and romance . It ’s being called a radical new rendition of the play . How radical ? Check out the new laggard and find out .
Gatwa play Algernon Moncrief , a witty yet idle knight bachelor about town , with Hugh Skinner as his best friend , Jack Worthing , in the production directed by Max Webster . Described as " a trivial comedy for serious citizenry , " the official synopsis goes , " Being reasonable can be excessively tiresome . At least , Jack thinks so . While take for granted the role of dutiful shielder in the country , he lets loose in townspeople under a false identity element . Meanwhile , his friend Algy takes on a similar window dressing . Unfortunately , hold up a double life has its drawbacks , especially when it comes to love life . trust to shanghai two eligible dame , the gentleman come up themselves caught in a web of Lie they must carefully navigate . " Or is this an alternate universe the Doctor is messing around in between season and companions ? " While assume the role of a dutiful defender in the country , Jack lets loose in townsfolk under a false indistinguishability . Meanwhile , his friend Algy adopts a similar frontage . trust to impress two eligible ladies , the gentlemen discover themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefullynavigate . "
The Importance of Being Earnestis on at the National Theatre ’s Lyttelton Theatre through Jan 25th and willbe release in cinema globally via National Theatre Live in February , include in the US . The NT Live website can serve you discover the near screening at a Cineplex , specially in a major city .
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