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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST - The Pantaloons

0	KETTERING: Arts Centre, St Andrew's Church
P	Saturday 11th May, 2024
N	7:00pm

Event information

Kettering Arts Centre are very pleased to present critically-acclaimed The Pantaloons Theatre Company with this satirical Oscar Wilde classic.

Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…?

Best friends Jack and Algy have both created alter-egos to win the affections of their beloveds; but when will they stop being Ernest and start being, well, earnest?

Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed company infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre to give this perennially popular play a hilarious contemporary twist!

“Wonderfully inventive … catching this touring show will feel like putting on a forgotten pair of slippers and finding them even more comfy than you recall.” (Rotherham Advertiser)

The Pantaloons are the “inimitable” (Guardian) and “wholly charming” (Times) touring theatre company bringing a vital sense of “play” back to classical performance. In our theatre, your imagination is just as important as ours.

*****PLEASE NOTE if building works are delayed, this event COULD be in the main church ROOM not the church***** Therefore, a maximum of 80 TICKETS are available (if works are completed in the church more tickets will be available)

Doors: 7pm / Show: 7.30pm
Suitable for all ages (under 18's must be accompanied by an adult)
Running time: approximately 1 hr 30 plus interval

Licensed bar /// Unreserved seating /// Disability access
(If you require a free carer ticket, please contact us directly)
Concession tickets include: children, students, pensioners, the unemployed, and those with a long-term disability