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Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th September 2021 @ 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. Reece Hawtrey, a UCC theatre graduate and an exciting up and coming Cork actor, plays the part of Algernon Moncrieff. MTU 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: €16

NB: Covid Certification is now required for entry for everyone over 18 years of age. Please read the updated ‘Guidelines for Attending Shows’ below before making a booking.

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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. In line with the government guidelines announced on 31st August 2021, please note that Covid Certification is now required for entry for everyone over 18 years of age. You must provide proof of vaccination.
2. Masks must be worn. You may bring your own mask or purchase one if necessary when you arrive.
3. Temperature will be taken of staff, actors and audience members as they enter the venue.
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 are advised 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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