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Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th September, 2020 @ 8pm

Stage-It Productions present

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

by Oscar Wilde

Directed by Finola Doyle O’Neill
Produced by Dolores Dermody, Stage-managed by Brenda Lynch.

Oscar Wilde’s comedy of manners, or as the dramatist himself so aptly puts it, ’A trivial comedy for serious people’ is as relevant today as it was in 1890s Victorian England. The wit and wisdom of Wilde’s comedy are sure to strike a chord with modern audiences, where ‘polite society’ is really another term for scathing social media soundbites!

This incomparable classic, is directed by UCC broadcast historian, Finola Doyle O’Neill, creative director of Stage It Productions. The cast of this amateur production, includes Tim Roche, a former All-Ireland drama finalist, who plays Anglican Minister, Dr Chasuble. His love interest, the Governess, Miss Prism, is played by Eithne Horgan, a fine comedic actress, seen in the 2019 film Lovestruck at the Cork film festival. The formidable Lady Bracknell is played by Ber Madden, who has performed a series of stand-out leading roles for the UCC Players.  Her daughter Gwendolyn is played by Julie Coleman, known for her performances in the annual 10×10’s at the Cork Arts Theatre. David Rowlands, an exciting up and coming Cork actor, plays the part of Algernon Moncrieff. Drama and Theatre graduate Pearse O’ Donoghue, plays the lead role of Jack Worthing, while his wily ward, Cecily Cardew, is played by former Montforts protegee Karen Ray.  Rory O’ Flynn, plays the role of manservant Lane, an eccentric character who captures all the absurdities and the frailties of modern life.

With accompanying music throughout, this is a night of fun and frolics, not to be missed!

Tickets: €15
Administration fees apply on phone and online bookings. Please note that, while our online booking system is provided for your convenience, booking by phone may prove more economical for larger bookings. Phone booking charges are €1 per ticket to a MAXIMUM charge of €3 (irrespective of the number of tickets booked), while online booking fees (€0.50 + 6% per ticket) apply to every ticket booked. Call us on 021 450 5624 if you have any questions.

Note for Online Bookings: Once your booking is complete, please either print your tickets at home and bring them with you, or present them on your phone at the box office on arrival and they will print them for you.

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GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING SHOWS

We would like to bring your attention to the following measures that we have put in place to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all our patrons.

1. Temperature will be taken of staff, actors and audience members as they enter the venue.
2. Masks must be worn. You may bring your own mask or purchase one if necessary when you arrive.
3. In accordance with current social distancing, there will be seating for a maximum of 28 persons (or less) with 2 meters distancing. If you are booking just one ticket, please book through the box office. The box office is currently open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am-3pm. From September we revert to our normal opening hours (10am – 6pm).
4. The theatre will be deep cleaned after each performance.
5. Seating will be allocated so please check your ticket carefully.
6. The bar will remain closed for now as per government guidelines.
7. Door handles will be wiped down every 15 minutes by our staff.
8. Audience members will be shown to their seats by staff to ensure social distancing.
9. Weather permitting, audience members areadvised to leave the building during the interval.
10. Our staff have been updated on all the necessary procedures and policies so do please co-operate with their requests to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone.

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