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National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

  • 20 February 2025
  • 7pm-10pm
  • Cope Auditorium (Edward Barnsley)
A man in a green vest, beige shorts and white blazer poses playfully against a pink background.

National Theatre Live 2025: The Importance of Being Earnest.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

The NT Live screenings are a collaboration between LU Arts and Flix, student-run cinema. Flix run the screenings on the night on our behalf.

Exchanges and refunds

Tickets for our NT Live screenings are non-refundable unless the screening is postponed or cancelled.

Parking

Please note that visitors are required to register their vehicle and pay to park on campus. There is a flat evening rate of £1 after 6pm. There are various ways in which you can register and pay (both in advance and on arrival). Parking outside Cope Auditorium is not available to non-permit holders prior to 6pm.

Accessibility

The Cope Auditorium has step free access and there is an accessible toilet in the main foyer. The auditorium has wheelchair user spaces in the flat floor seating area and is fitted with an induction (hearing) loop. Wheelchair users may bring a carer with them at no extra cost – please select a wheelchair ticket and a wheelchair carer ticket. A wheelchair carer ticket will not be valid on its own. Please note that this screening will be captioned.

If you have any access requirements or anything you would like LU Arts to be aware of when running the event, please let them know via the booking form or email LUArts@lboro.ac.uk in advance of booking.

Book now Visit the event website for further details

Contact and booking details

Email address
LUArts@lboro.ac.uk
Cost
£10 / £5 Loughborough University student
Booking required?
Yes

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