Overview

• Ncuti Gatwa, known for his role in 'Doctor Who', will play Algernon Moncrieff in the National Theatre's new production of 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.
• The production, directed by Max Webster in his National Theatre debut, features a cast including Sharon D. Clarke and Hugh Skinner.
• The play, a satire on Victorian society, will run from November 20, 2024, to January 25, 2025, at the Lyttelton Theatre.
• Tickets for the production will go on sale on May 23, promising a fresh take on Wilde's subversive comedy.
• This staging follows a tradition of notable performances, with past portrayals by actors like David Suchet and Judi Dench.