The Importance of Being Earnest

Algernon and Jack are good friends who conveniently but deceptively take on different identities depending on whether they are in the town or the country. Confusion and misunderstandings ensue when Jack proposes to Algernon’s cousin Gwendolyn under the pseudonym of ‘Ernest’, and Algernon proposes to Jack’s ward Cecily – also under the pseudonym of ‘Ernest’. In truth, no one is particularly earnest, except the imperious Lady Bracknell, who takes a dim view of everything.