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Suffolk Pride Fringe Festival: The Importance of Being Earnest

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Suffolk Pride Fringe Festival: The Importance of Being Earnest

Suffolk Pride at The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

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“Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.”

Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play The Importance of Being Oscar returns to the stage following huge critical acclaim and a hit London run.

Step beyond the footlights into the private world of Oscar Wilde.

Told in the shadows of Reading Gaol, where Wilde was imprisoned, this strictly limited run will immerse audiences in a compelling journey through the loves and losses, successes and struggles of the iconic man – from the eccentric socialite to the imprisoned outcast.

A beautiful tribute to an icon of the world of theatre, liberally laced with Wilde’s signature wit and wisdom and featuring excerpts of many of his best-loved works including An Ideal Husband, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest and The Ballad of Reading Gaol. This one man show promises to be a Wilde-ly entertaining night.

Directed by Michael Fentiman (Amelie, Jekyll & Hyde, Lion Witch & Wardrobe) and produced by the Olivier nominated Original Theatre (Being Mr Wickham, The Interview, Birdsong).

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This event is part of Suffolk Pride Fringe Festival 2026, which runs from Sunday 31st May to Sunday 28th June. Stay up to date with the Fringe as we update event details and add to the Fringe by following us on social media, adding our Fringe calendar or checking out our website. 

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