The Importance of Being Earnest is far more than a comedy of manners; it is a subtle mirror held up to Victorian society, where laughter serves as a tool of social critique. Oscar Wilde masterfully combines wit, irony, and the lightness of formal dialogue to create a world where charm and hypocrisy walk hand in hand.

This farce depicts the tangled affairs of two young aristocratic men, who lead double lives to evade unwanted social obligations, both assuming the name, Earnest, while wooing the two young women of their affections. In addition to the two pairs of young lovers – the play features the formidable Lady Bracknell, the fussy governess Miss Prism and the benign Canon Chasuble.

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Director: Lisa Ramsay

75 YEARS. 66 PERFORMERS AND MUSICIANS.

ONE SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION!

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It has been 150 years since the Society’s first production in 1875. After overcoming the challenges of two world wars, the Society was officially reformed in 1951 - making 2026 our 75th anniversary!

To mark this extraordinary milestone, Council, in collaboration with the Society, will host a Historical Exhibition from 16 October to 14 November, while the Society takes to the stage with ICONIC - a spectacular concert series celebrating 75 years of outstanding, quality theatre.

 

We have assembled 66 of our most talented performers and musicians to bring an unforgettable line-up of songs from some of the world’s most iconic musicals to life!

 

Half of the featured musicals have lit up our stage over the decades, celebrating our rich and wonderful history. The other half are shows on our bucket list, offering an exciting glimpse at the road ahead.

 

Featuring unforgettable songs from Annie, Wicked, Chicago, Mamma Mia!, Frozen, Fame, Come From Away, Shrek, The Lion King, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease, School of Rock, Matilda, Rock of Ages, Les Misérables, Chess, The Sound of Music, Footloose and many more, ICONIC promises a theatrical experience like no other.

 

Join us for a spectacular celebration of the shows we have loved, the memories we have made and the exciting future still to come.

This is more than a concert. This is 75 years of theatre, music, memories and magic.

This is ICONIC.

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Tickets on sale 17th August

 

​​Concert Coordinators:  Lyn Townsend & Gracie Townsend