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- On June 21, 2025
Olly Alexander is taking on the lead role in Oscar Wilde’s classic play, The Importance Of Being Earnest. This is the West End transfer of The National Theatre’s production which starred Ncuti Gatwa last year.
The show will open at The Noel Coward Theatre which is currently showing The Comedy About Spies. The National Theatre’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest will transfer to the West End. The Importance Of Being Earnest will start on 18th September 2025 and run until 10th January 2026. Currently, Pop Star and actor Olly Alexander is not scheduled to appear in the show from Friday 7th November to Thursday 13th November.
The Importance Of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde’s hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance. Two friends Jack and Algy lead double lives as 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, Algy (played by Olly Alexander) takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. They hope to impress two eligible ladies but find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Max Webster will direct the show. The creative team includes set and costume designer Rae Smith, lighting designer Jon Clark, sound designer Nicola T Chang, movement director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, and composer DJ Walde. Also, Joyce Henderson is on board as the physical comedy advisor with intimacy coordinator Ingrid Mackinnon, casting director Alastair Coomer, dialect coach Hazel Holder and voice coach Shereen Ibrahim.
Olly Alexander is currently the only cast member to be announced.
Keep your eyes peeled on LSBO news for futher updates on casting and when you can book your cheap tickets.
