Get ready for a hilariously absurd evening of mistaken identities, witty banter, and drunken escapades in ShakesBEER’s version of The Importance of Being Earnest!
Oscar Wilde’s brilliantly sharp comedy of manners gets a boozy twist as our actors navigate the tangled web of love, deception, and the pursuit of a well-timed marriage proposal—while a little tipsy. From Gwendolen’s obsession with the name “Ernest” to the hilariously complicated revelations about who’s really who, expect the wit and wordplay of Wilde’s masterpiece with a few extra slurred lines and misplaced intentions.
As the charming yet untrustworthy bachelors, the unflappable Lady Bracknell, and the love-struck ladies clash and collide in a riot of social faux pas, the alcohol will flow freely, making this comedy of errors even more riotous. Will the characters ever get their stories straight? Who needs earnestness when you’ve got a pint?
A night of witty repartee, drunken misunderstandings, and a sparkling good time as we explore Wilde’s comedy in the most entertaining way possible: tipsy, theatrical, and oh-so-much fun!