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The Importance of Being Earnest review

“Charm, cheek and flair ”

ReviewsNov 29, 2024by Sam MarloweLyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, London

Hugh Skinner and Ncuti Gatwa in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, London. Photo: Marc Brenner

Flamboyantly queer take on Wilde’s well-loved comedy is arch, high-camp fun

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Sam Marlowe is reviews editor for The Stage. She trained and worked as an actor before becoming a full-time arts writer with a special interest in theatre and performance. She has written extensively for the Times, as well as the Independent, the i paper, Time Out, Metro, theartsdesk.com and the Chicago Tribune

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