The Importance of Being Earnest

Overview

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.

Details

Cast

Rupert Everett

Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff

Colin Firth

John “Jack” Worthing

Reese Witherspoon

Cecily Cardew

Judi Dench

Lady Bracknell

Tom Wilkinson

Dr. Chasuble

Frances O'Connor

Gwendolen Fairfax

Anna Massey

Miss Laetitia Prism

Edward Fox

Lane

Patrick Godfrey

Merriman

Charles Kay

Gribsby

Marsha Fitzalan

Dowager

Cyril Shaps

Pew Opener

Finty Williams

Young Lady Bracknell

Guy Bensley

Young Lord Bracknell

Kiera Chaplin

Girl in Gambling Club

Suzy Boyle

Dancer

Bernadette Iglich

Dancer

Elaine Tyler-Hall

Dancer

Gillian Winn

Dancer

Suzanne Thomas

Dancer