'The Importance of Being Earnest': Characters & plot
The characters and plot summary of 'The importance of Being Earnest'
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'The Importance of Being Earnest': Costume design
At the time of the first production of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in 1895, society drama at fashionable theatres mirrored its audience. In the 1895 production the co…
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'The Importance of Being Earnest': Notable productions
Notable Productions of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' after 1900
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'The Importance of Being Earnest': The first stage production, 1895
'The Importance of Being Earnest' premiered on St Valentine's Day 1895 at the St James's Theatre, London. It was Oscar Wilde’s fourth West End hit in only three years.
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Teachers' resource: Exploring 'The Importance of Being Earnest'
This resource created by the V&A Theatre and Performance Department's education team provides support for the teaching of Drama and English in schools from Key Stage 3 and …
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Mon 24 June 2013 13:00
GALLERY TALK: Join Bryony as she introduces you to some of the themes of Blake's work through examples from the galleries and Prints and Drawings Study room.
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